Bodywork Maintenance And Care - Maserati Grecale 2023 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Care
Bodywork Maintenance and
Care
Protection from Atmospheric
Agents
The main causes of corrosion are:
• atmospheric pollution;
• salinity and humidity in the atmosphere
(marine areas or a damp climate);
• seasonal environmental conditions;
• salt scattered on the roadbed to melt
ice and snow.
The abrasive action of wind-carried
atmospheric dust and sand, mud and
stones should not be underestimated.
On this vehicle, Maserati has adopted
the best technological solutions to
protect the bodywork from corrosion.
The main measures are:
• paint products and systems that give
the vehicle particular resistance to
corrosion and abrasion;
• use of galvanized (or pre-treated) metal
sheets which are highly resistant to
corrosion in the most exposed parts;
• spraying of the underbody, engine
compartment, insides of wheel
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housings, and other structures with
wax products having high protective
power;
• spraying of plastic materials, with
a protective function, in the most
exposed points: underneath the doors,
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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 Authorized Maserati Dealer 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
products indicated on the label fitted on
the rear driver door's ledge.
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 trunk
may deteriorate the protective paint. It