Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual page 263

Notes on cleaning decorative foils
Observe the notes on matte finish care in the
chapter "Notes on paintwork/matte finish paint‐
work care" ( page 260). They also apply to
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matte decorative foils.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative foils to
avoid vehicle damage.
Cleaning
For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild
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cleaning agent without additives or abrasive
substances, e.g. a car shampoo approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
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whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. There is
otherwise a risk of damaging the decorative
foil irreparably.
If there is dirt on the finish or if the decora‐
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tive foil is dull: use the Paint Cleaner recom‐
mended and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
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rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
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afterwards.
To prevent water stains, dry a foil-wrapped
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vehicle with a soft, absorbent cloth after
every car wash.
Avoiding damage to the decorative foil
The service life and color of decorative foils
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are impaired by:
Sunlight
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Temperature, e.g. hot air blower
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Weather conditions
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Stone chippings and dirt
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Chemical cleaning agents
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Oily products
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Do not use polish on matte decorative foil.
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Polishing will have the effect of shining the
foil-wrapped surface.
Do not treat matte or structured decorative
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foils with wax. Permanent stains may occur.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by incorrect care
cannot always be completely repaired. In such
cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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You can obtain more information on care and
cleaning products from the manufacturer.
In the case of foil-wrapped surfaces, optical dif‐
ferences may occur between the surfaces that
were not protected by a decorative foil after
removing a decorative foil.
% Have work or repairs to decorative foils car‐
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Notes on care of vehicle parts
& WARNING Risk of entrapment if the
windshield wipers are switched on while
the windshield is being cleaned
If the windshield wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades, you can be trapped by the
wiper arm.
Always switch off the windshield wipers
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and the ignition before cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades.