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Also use Paint Cleaner on paint that has become
dull.
Do not use these care products in the sun or on
the hood while the hood is hot.
Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
X
Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint-
work quickly and provisionally.
Matte finish care
!
Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.
!
The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matte
effect:
strong rubbing of the paintwork with
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unsuitable materials
frequent use of automatic car washes
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washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
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!
Never use paint cleaner, buffing or polishing
products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax, for the
purpose of paintwork care. These products
are only suitable for high-gloss surfaces. Their
use on vehicles with matte paintwork leads to
considerable surface damage or, more spe-
cifically, to shiny, spotted areas.
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!
Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear
matte finish. This will help you to avoid damage
to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels with
a clear matte finish.
The vehicle should preferably be washed by
hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of water.
Use only insect remover and car shampoo from
the range of approved Mercedes-Benz care
products.
Cleaning the vehicle parts
Cleaning the soft top
!
Never use any of the following to clean the
soft top:
gasoline
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thinner
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tar or stain remover
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other organic solvents
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!
Remove bird droppings immediately as they
are corrosive and, therefore, can make the
soft-top fabric leak. Do not use high-pressure
cleaning equipment to clean the vehicle. Do
not use sharp-edged equipment to remove ice
and snow.
Light soiling: you can clean the soft top while
X
it is dry or rinse it with clean water.
Normal to heavy soiling: clean the soft top
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with a brush and clear water. Clean stains and
other dirt with a brush and soft top cleaning
agents that have been recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Always brush
from front to back, following the grain of the
fabric.
Frequent cleaning reduces the soft top's resist-
ance to dirt.
To restore this resistance to dirt, clean the soft
top using soft top cleaning agents that have
been recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Incorrect cleaning and care, as well as aging,
can cause the soft-top seams to leak. Have the
soft-top seams sealed at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Cover the soft top appropriately if you plan to
leave the vehicle outside for a long period of
time.
Cleaning AIRCAP
Cleaning the wind deflector
!
Do not use high-pressure cleaning equip-
ment to clean the net.
Clean the wind deflector on the windshield with
the soft top open.
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