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322 Maintenance and care
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N N o o t t es on cleaning decor
es on cleaning decorativ
ative f e foils
oils
Observe the notes on matt nish care in the chap-
ter "Notes on paintwork/matt nish paintwork
care" (
page 321). They also apply to matt dec-
/
orative foils.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative foils to
avoid damage.
Cleaning
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 as soon as possible. Avoid rub-
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bing too hard in order to not irreparably dam-
age the decorative foil.
If there is dirt on the nish or if the decorative
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foil is dull: Use the Paint Cleaner recommen-
ded and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
Insect remains: Soak with insect remover and
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rinse o the treated areas a erwards.
Bird droppings: Soak with water and rinse o
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a erwards.
To prevent water stains, dry a foil-wrapped
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vehicle with a so , absorbent cloth a er every
car wash.
A A v v oiding damag
oiding damage t e to t o the decor
he decorativ
ative f e foil oil
The service life and colouring of decorative
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foils 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 matt decorative foil. Pol-
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ishing will have the e ect of shining the foil-
wrapped surface.
Do not treat matt or structured decorative
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foils with wax. Permanent stains may occur.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas a ected by
corrosion and damage caused by incorrect care
cannot always be completely repaired. In this
case, contact a quali ed specialist workshop.
You can obtain more information on care and
cleaning products from the manufacturer.
In the case of foil-wrapped surfaces, optical di er-
ences may occur between the surfaces that were
not protected by a decorative foil a er removing a
decorative foil.
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Have work or repairs to decorative foils car-
ried out at a quali ed specialist workshop,
e.g. in a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
N N o o t t es on cleaning and car
es on cleaning and care of t
e of the he so so t t op op
Observe the following notes in order to prevent
damage to the so top.
Light dirt
Light dirt
Clean the so top when dry.
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Rinse with clean water.
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N N or ormal t
mal to hea
o heavy dirt
vy dirt
Clean the so top with a brush and clean
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water.
Clean stains and other heavy dirt with a brush
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and so -top cleaning agents recommended
and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
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