Alpine A110 2023 - Cleaning; Bodywork Maintenance

CLEANING
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162 - Maintenance
Bodywork maintenance
You should do the following
Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning products
recommended by the manufacturer
(never use abrasive products). Rinse
thoroughly beforehand using a jet
washer:
– spots of tree resin and industrial
pollution;
– mud in the wheel arches and
underneath the body which forms
damp patches;
– bird droppings, which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint that
rapidly discolours paintwork and
may even cause the paint to peel
off;
wash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks as it is impossible
to remove them by polishing;
– salt, particularly in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after driving
in areas where the roads have been
gritted.
Remove any plant matter (resin,
leaves, etc.) from the vehicle regularly.
Observe local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash
your vehicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping
distances when driving on gravelled
surfaces to prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas
where the paint has been damaged, to
prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop
periodically in order to maintain your
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
maintenance document.
If mechanical components, hinges, etc.
have been cleaned, they must be
protected again by spraying with
products approved by our Technical
Department.
We have selected special
products to care for your
vehicle and you can obtain
these from the manufacturer's
accessory outlets.
Do not do the following
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
Allow dirt to accumulate on the
exterior.
Allow rust to form following minor
impacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by
our Technical Department to remove
stains as this could damage the
paintwork.
Do not drive in snow or muddy
conditions without washing the vehicle,
particularly under the wheel arches
and body.
Degrease or clean using high-pressure
cleaning equipment or by spraying
products not approved by our
Technical Department:
Doing this could give rise to corrosion
or operational faults.
Vehicles with a matte paint finish
This type of paint requires certain
precautions.
You should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty
of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle
sponge.
Do not do the following