Cleaning The Exterior; Polishing And Waxing - Volvo V60 2019 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Cleaning the exterior

The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This means that the car is easier
to clean since the dirt does not attach as firmly.
It also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps
the car fresh. Carry out cleaning in a cleaning
area with an oil separator, and use car shampoo.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 614)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 614)
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Handwashing (p. 615)
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Automatic car wash (p. 616)
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High-pressure washing (p. 617)
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Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 617)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
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components (p. 618)
Cleaning wheel rims (p. 619)
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Rustproofing (p. 619)
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614

Polishing and waxing

Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull or
to give the paintwork extra protection. The car
does not need to be polished until it is at least
one year old. However, the car can be waxed
during this time. Do not polish or wax the car in
direct sunlight, the surface being polished
should be a maximum of 45 °C (113 °F).
Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you
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begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt
and tar stains using tar remover or white spi-
rit. More stubborn stains can be removed
using fine rubbing paste designed for car
paintwork.
Polish first with a polish and then wax with
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liquid or solid wax. Follow the instructions on
the packaging carefully. Many preparations
contain both polish and wax.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
rubber.
When using degreasant on plastic and rubber,
only rub with light pressure if it is necessary.
Use a soft washing sponge.
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear
away or damage the glossy surface layer.
Polishing agent that contains abrasive must
not be used.
IMPORTANT
Only paint treatment recommended by Volvo
should be used. Other treatment such as pre-
serving, sealing, protection, lustre sealing or
similar could damage the paintwork. Paint-
work damage caused by such treatments is
not covered by Volvo warranty.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 614)
•
Handwashing (p. 615)
•
Automatic car wash (p. 616)
•
High-pressure washing (p. 617)
•
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 617)
•
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
•
components (p. 618)
Cleaning wheel rims (p. 619)
•
Rustproofing (p. 619)
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