Maserati Grecale 2022 Owner's Manual page 308

Maintenance and Care
inside part of the mud guards, edges,
etc.;
• use of ventilated box sections, coated
with protective wax products, to avoid
condensation and trapped water which
could encourage the formation of
internal rust.
Useful Advice to Keep the
Bodywork in Good Condition
NOTE:
The Maserati Service Network can
provide you with any information about
the Maserati approved Protective
Films Kit, available in the "Genuine
Accessories" range.
Paint
The paintwork does not only have an
aesthetic function but also protects
the underlying metal sheets. In the
event of abrasions or deep scratches,
we recommend to have the necessary
touch-ups made immediately, to avoid
any rust formation. Touch-ups do not
feature particular difficulties, even on
metallic and matte finishes.
For all paint touch-ups, use only original
8 products indicated on the label fitted on
the rear driver door's ledge.
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Normal paint maintenance consists
in washing, the frequency of which
depends on the conditions of use and
of the environment. For example, if
driving the vehicle in areas where there
is high atmospheric pollution or the
roads are spread with anti-freeze salt, it
is advisable to wash the vehicle more
frequently.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
Detergents pollute water. Therefore
the vehicle should be washed in
areas equipped for the collection
and purification of the fluids used for
washing.
NOTE:
The use of alcohol-based products
for cleaning the metal surfaces in the
engine compartment and/or the boot
may deteriorate the protective paint. It
is recommended to use water-based
products and neutral surfactants.
Car Wash
For correct washing:
• wet the bodywork with a low pressure
water jet;
• clean the underbody with a low
pressure water jet, including
wheelhouses and bumpers;
• pass a sponge with a light detergent
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
• rinse well with water and dry with an
air jet or chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with
the parts that are less visible, such as
the door, liftgate and lid bays, headlight
edges, in which water can be trapped
more easily.
You are recommended not to take the
vehicle immediately into an enclosed
environment, but leave it in the open air
so as to allow the water to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has been
left in the sun or when the hood is hot:
the paint gloss could be affected.
External plastic parts must be cleaned
with the same procedure followed for
the normal washing of the bodywork.
Avoid, as far as possible, parking
the vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances that very often drop from the