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Care and cleaning
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning product
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
Exhaust tail Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitable for stainless steel, if nec-
pipes essary
Decorative parts | Deposits Mild soap solution , cleaning solution suitable for stain-
and less steel, if necessary
trim
Rubber seals Deposits Microfiber cloth with a mild soap solution")
Frost Protect the seals on doors, covers, and lids from freezing
using a suitable care product
Paint Paint damage " / Repair with touch-up paint
Spilled fuel
Rinse with water immediately
Surface rust
Rust remover, then treat with hard wax; for questions, con-
sult an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Corrosion
Have it removed by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
Water no longer
beads on the surface
of clean paint
Treat with hard wax (at least twice per year)
No shine even though
paint has been pro-
tected/paint looks
poor
Treat with suitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
Deposits such as in-
sects, bird droppings,
tree sap, and road
salt
Dampen with water immediately and remove with a micro-
fiber cloth
Grease-based con-
taminants such as
cosmetics or sunblock
Remove immediately with a mild soap solution ® and a soft
cloth
Carbon compo- | Deposits Clean the same way as painted parts © page 259
nents
Decorative decals | Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
®) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water
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