Paintwork Polishing; Windscreen Cleaning; Alloy Road Wheels; Upholstery Cleaning - Lotus Evora 400 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual

SERVICING & MAINTENANCE
In order to minimise degradation from
road salt, the underside of the chassis
should be rinsed with clean water on a
regular basis.
Many fuel filling stations offer pressure
washing facilities ideal for this purpose,
but do not use on the bodywork or around
protective gaiters used on suspension,
brake or powertrain components.

Paintwork Polishing

Eventually some loss of gloss and an
accumulation of traffic film will occur.
At this stage, after normal washing, the
application of a good quality liquid polish
will restore the original paint lustre.
Higher gloss of the paint finish and added
protection against contamination can
be obtained by the use of a wax polish.
However, this can only be used successfully
on a clean surface, from which the previous
application has been removed.

Windscreen Cleaning

Use a proprietary glass cleaning product
on the windscreen and other windows to
ensure uninhibited vision. Clean the wiper
blade with windscreen wash solvent to
prevent juddering and smearing.
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Alloy Road Wheels

It is recommended that the alloy road
wheels are washed with the same prepara-
tion as is used to wash the bodywork. Use a
brush having only nylon bristles. During the
winter months, particularly when salt has
been used on the roads for the dispersal
of snow and ice, remove all the wheels and
wash thoroughly to remove accumulated
road filth from the wheels and tires.

Upholstery Cleaning

Cloth Trim: Normal cleaning consists of oc-
casionally wiping lightly with a cloth damp-
ened in a mild soap and water solution; it is
important that the cloth is only dampened,
not soaked. Alternatively, a proprietary
upholstery cleaner may be used.
Leather & Vinyl Trim: This should be wiped
over occasionally with a cloth dampened in
warm soapy water. Use a mild, non-caustic
toilet soap or soap flakes. Repeat the oper-
ation using a fresh cloth and water only, but
avoid soaking the leather. Finish by drying
and polishing with a soft dry cloth.
The manufacturers of the leather do not
recommend the use of any hide 'food' and
prohibit the use of petrol or detergents,
furniture creams and polishes.
NOTE: Lotus use premium quality leather,
specifically tanned and dyed for automo-
tive use. As a natural material, leather
ages in various ways and may, over time,
exhibit signs of cracking, scuffing, shrink-
ing, etc. Such wear is not an indication of
a defect, but rather the natural maturing
of the leather.
Alcantara Trim: In order to maintain the
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appearance of the Alcantara material it is
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recommended that it is cleaned regularly
of any loose debris, dust etc., but only by
using a soft brush, a dry cloth or a vacuum
cleaner. Then a slightly moistened white
cotton cloth should then be wiped over the
Alcantara . Do not use any cloths or paper
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containing print as this may release their
ink into the material.
Stain Removal: Alcantara have compiled
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the recommended cleaning products and
best methods of stain removal for their
materials. This information is available
to view on the official Alcantara
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www.alcantara.com
Lotus Cars recommends that you view
and follow the information provided on
this website prior to attempting any stain
removal on your Evora Alcantara
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website:
trim.
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