Wheels; Paintwork Damage; Plastic And Rubber Parts - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Whe e ls
Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaning agent to
clean the wheels.
Wheels are painted and can b e treated
with the same agents as the body. For alloy
wheels we recommend use of Alloy Wheel
Preserver.

Paintwork damage

Repair small area s of p aint damage suc h
as stone impacts, scratches etc.
immediately using a Va ux ha ll touch-up
applicator or Vauxhall sp ra y and touch-up
paint before rust can form . If rust has
alrea dy formed, ha ve the c ause remedied.
We recommend that you consult a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Please also
pay attention to surfaces and edg es
beneath the v ehicle where rust ma y have
formed unnoticed for some time.
Exte rior lights
Head lig ht and other p rotective light bezels
are m ade of plastic. If they require
additiona l cleaning after the vehicle has
been washed, clean them with Car
Shampoo. Do not use a ny abrasive or
caustic a gents, do not use an ice scraper,
and do not clea n them dry .
P lastic and rubber parts
For additional clea ning of pla stic and
rubber parts use Cleaner. Do not use a ny
other a gent, and in particular do not use
solvents or petrol.
Whe els and tyre s
Do not use high-pressure jet c leaners on
wheels and tyres.
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