Chrome Parts; Plastic Parts - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Never apply wax to the windows.
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Mat painted or plastic parts must not be treated with polishing products or hard
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waxes.
Do not polish the paintwork in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratches.
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Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.
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If possible, do not apply any paint care products to parts of the bodywork that
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come into contact with door seals or window guides.

Plastic parts

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 198.
Clean plastic parts with a damp cloth.
If this method does not completely clean the plastic parts, use cleaning products
specially designed for this purpose.
CAUTION
Do not use paint care products on plastic parts.
Rubber seals
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 198.
All door seals and window guides are factory-treated with a colourless matt var-
nish layer to prevent the freezing of painted body parts and to protect against
driving noise.
Do not treat the door seals and window guides with any products whatsoever.
CAUTION
Applying additional treatments to the seals can corrode the protective coating,
and driving noise may occur.

Chrome parts

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 198.
First clean the chrome parts with a damp cloth and then polish them with a soft,
dry cloth.
If this method does not completely clean chrome parts, use a specific chrome care
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product.
CAUTION
Do not polish the chrome parts in a dusty environment - risk of surface scratches.
Decorative films
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 198.
Wash the films with a mild soap solution and clean, warm water. Never use harsh
cleaning products or chemical solvents, as this could damage the films.
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The following instructions must be followed when washing the vehicle with a
high-pressure cleaner:
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The minimum distance between the nozzle and the vehicle body should be 50
cm.
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Keep jet perpendicular to the film surface.
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The maximum water temperature is 50 °C.
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The maximum water pressure is 80 bar.
CAUTION
In the winter months, do not use an ice scraper to remove ice and snow from the
areas with films. Do not use any other objects to remove frozen layers of snow or
ice – risk of film damage.
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