Lancia Delta Owner's Handbook Manual page 241

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ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic purpose, but
also protects the underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent
the formation of rust. Only use genuine spare paint prod-
ucts for touch-ups (see "Bodywork paint identification
plate" in the "Technical Specifications" section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork consists in washing the
car: the frequency depends on the conditions and envi-
ronment where the car is used. For example, it is advis-
able to wash the car more often in areas with a high en-
vironmental pollution or on roads sprinkled with salt.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To wash the car correctly, proceed as follows:
❍ remove the aerial from the roof to prevent damage to
❍ in washing stations keep the steam jet/high pressure
❍ wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❍ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the
❍ rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or leather
When drying take care to dry the least exposed parts where
the water could collect most easily. It is a good idea to leave
the car in the open for a while after washing it to give time
for the water to evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been parked in the sun
or when the engine is bonnet is hot: this could take the
shine off the paint.
it if the car is washed in an automatic system;
washing nozzles at least 40 cm away from the body-
work to prevent damage. Remember that in the long-
term puddles of water can damage the car;
bodywork, frequently rinsing the sponge;
pad.