Audi Q5 2011 Owner's Manual page 222

220 C l eaning and protection
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Do not use car wax on
- matte or anodized metal trim
- rubber or rubbe r-like tr im.
Polishing
Polishing restores the gloss to the paint.
Polish your vehicle only if the paint has lost its
sh ine and the gloss cannot be brought back
with wax.
If the polish used does not contain preserva-
tive compounds, the paint must be waxed af-
terwa rds
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Do not t reat matte anodized met al tr im,
plastic or rubber parts with polish or wax.
Trim strips
Metal trim needs special care.
For environmenta l reasons, Audi fabricates
the bright tr im strips and trim pieces from
pure chromium-free aluminum .
Dirt and mar ks on the trim str ips should be
removed with a
pH-balanced
cleaning agent
(do not use a chrome cleaner). Authorized Au-
di dea lers carry clea ning products which have
been tested for use on your vehicle and are
not harmful to the environment.
To avoid corros ion on the exte rior trim str ips,
only a pH-balanced solution should be used
for the windshield washe r.
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Plastic and vinyl
Plastic needs special care.
Use a clean, damp cloth or sponge to remove
dust and light surface dirt. For other soil, use
a lukewarm all-purpose cleaning solution or a
mild saddle soap for vinyl tr im. Remove water
spots and traces of soap with a clean, damp
cloth or sponge . Use a clea n, soft cloth to rub
dry.
Grease, tar or oil stains can be removed wit h a
clean cloth or sponge soaked with all-purpose
cleaner or with a solvent designed espec ially
to clean vinyl.
Occasiona lly app ly a colorless vinyl or leather
preservative to retain the materia l's luster
and pliability.
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Aluminum trim
Use only neutral-pH products t o remove spots
and deposi t s from aluminum surfaces.
Chrome care product s and alkaline cleaners
will attack aluminum surfaces and can dam-
age them over t ime.
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Touch-up paint
Minor paint damages should be touched up
immediately.
.. Use eit her a touch-up paint stick or sp ray
pa int t o cover minor scratches and nicks.