Paintwork Damage - Volvo FM Handbook

so that dirt around the stain is not dissolved. Treat the
stain from the outside inwards towards the middle,
with stain remover. Dry off parts of the stain that are
dissolved. Treat the stain again and dry off dissolved
parts. Continue until the whole stain is removed.
Be very careful with the amount of stain remover, to
avoid the stain dissolving and becoming larger.
Leather
Use lukewarm, mild soapy water. Never scrape or rub.
Never use strong solvents such as petrol, white spirit
or alcohol.
Vinyl
Never scrape or rub. Never use strong solvents such as
petrol, white spirit or alcohol.

Paintwork damage

The paintwork is an important part of the truck's
protection against rust, and should therefore be
checked regularly for damage. Damage to paintwork
requires immediate attention to ensure that rust does
take hold. The most common types of paintwork
damage, and the damage you can repair yourself are:
• Small paint damage and scratches
• Wear on wing edges and door thresholds
When touching up, the vehicle should be well
cleaned and dry and have a temperature above
+15ºC.
Touching up small paint damage
Material:
• Rust remover (cold phosphating agent) – tube or
can.
• Undercoat – can
• Spray paint or touch-up pen (the top of the pen
contains abrasive paste for after treatment.)
• Penknife or similar
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