Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible 2021 Operator's Manual page 328

326 Maintenance and care
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
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rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro‐
leum ether or lighter fluid.
Coolant and brake fluid: remove with a damp
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cloth and clean water.
Tar stains: use tar remover.
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Wax: use silicone remover.
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Do not attach stickers, films or similar mate‐
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rials.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
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Matte finish
Only use care products approved for
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Mercedes-Benz.
Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.
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Only use car washes that correspond to the
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latest engineering standards.
Do not use car wash programs with a final
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hot wax treatment.
Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polish‐
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ing products, gloss preservers, e.g. wax.
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at
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a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on cleaning decorative foils
Observe the notes on matte finish care in the
chapter "Notes on paintwork/matte finish paint‐
work care" ( page 325). 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.