Skoda FABIA Owner's Manual page 176

WARNING
It is particularly important that you do not clean tyres with circular spray
jets. Damage may occur even at a relatively large spraying distance and if
sprayed only for a short time.
Caution
The water containing wax must be no hotter than 60°C, otherwise the vehicle can
be damaged.
Wax treatment
Good wax treatment is an effective way of protecting the paintwork from harmful
environmental influences and minor mechanical damage.
The vehicle must be treated with a high-quality hard wax polish at the latest, when
no more drops form on the clean paintwork.
A new layer of a high-quality hard wax polish can be applied to the clean bodywork
after it has dried thoroughly. Even if you use a wax preserver regularly we still
recommend that you treat the paintwork of the vehicle at least twice a year with
hard wax.
Caution
Never apply wax to the windows.
Polishing
Polishing is only necessary if the paintwork of your vehicle has become unattractive
and if it is no longer possible to achieve a gloss with wax preservers.
You must treat the paintwork with a wax preserver if the polish you use does not
contain any preserving elements ⇒ page 175, "Wax treatment".
We recommend using a preservative from Škoda genuine accessories offered by
your Škoda dealer.
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle
Caution
You must not treat mat painted parts or plastic with polishing products or hard
wax.
Do not polish the paintwork of the vehicle in a dusty environment, otherwise
the paintwork can be scratched.
Chrome parts
First clean the chrome parts with a damp clotch and then polish them with a soft,
dry cloth. If it does not prove to be adequate, use a chrome care product from
Škoda original accessories.
Caution
Do not polish the chrome parts in a dusty environment, otherwise they can be
scratched.
Paint damage
Slight damage to paintwork such as scratches, scuffs or traces of chip damage must
be treated immediately before any corrosion can result. You can of course have this
work carried out by a specialist garage.
Specialist garages have a range of matching touch-up pens or spray cans available
in the colour of your vehicle.
The paint number of the original paintwork of your vehicle is indicated on the
vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 227.
Any corrosion which has already have formed must be removed thoroughly. Apply
a corrosion protection primer and then the paint to the affected point. You can of
course have this work carried out by a specialist garage.
Breakdown assistance
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