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The vehicle paint is so durable that the
vehicle can normally be washed without
problems in an automatic car wash.
However the influence on the paint
depends to a large extent on the design of
the car wash, the filtering of the wash
water, the type of wash and care material,
etc. If the paint has a matt appearance
after going through the wash or is even
scratched this should be brought to the
notice of the car wash operator immedi-
ately. If necessary a different car wash
should be used.
Vehicles w w ith a a f f olding f f abric r r oof may
also be washed in an automatic car wash.
It is necessary however to ensure that the
cleaning solutions used do not contain
alkaline detergents. Do n n ot u u se a a h h ot
wax w w ash p p rogramme. The wax used
could attack the top's vinyl covering and
in time lead to damage. It should also be
noted that a small amount of water might
seep between the top and the bodywork,
depending on the type of car wash.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Notes
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Before going through the car wash,
apart from the usual precautions (closing
windows and sliding roof).
You do not need to remove the Original
roof aerial.
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If t t here a a re s s pecial f f ittings o o n t t he
vehicle – – e e .g. s s poilers, r r oof r r ack, t t wo-
way r r adio a a erial – – i i t i i s b b est t t o s s peak
to t t he c c ar w w ash o o perator.
Washing t t he v v ehicle b b y h h and
In t t he i i nterests o o f e e nvironmental
protection t t he v v ehicle s s hould
only b b e w w ashed i i n s s pecially p p rovided
wash b b ays. I I n s s ome d d istricts, w w ash-
ing c c ars e e lsewhere m m ay e e ven b b e f f or-
bidden.
First soften the dirt with plenty of water
and rinse off as well as possible. Then
clean the car with a a s s oft s s ponge, g g love
or b b rush starting on the roof and going
from top to bottom using o o nly s s light
pressure e e specially w w hen c c leaning t t he
headlight a a rea. Paint shampoo, prefer-
ably with a neutral pH, should only be
used for very persistent dirt. Rinse the
sponge or glove out thoroughly at short
intervals.
Wheels and sill panels should be cleaned
last, using a different sponge if possible.
After cleaning the vehicle, rinse thor-
oughly with water and leather it off.
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