12. Maintenance and Care166
The following applies when waxing the surfaces
• Thevarnishedsurfacesshouldbetreatedoccasionallywith
wax.Followtheapplicationinstructionsgivenbythewax
manufacturers.
The following applies when polishing the surfaces
• Inexceptionalcases,usepolishtorenishweatheredvarnis-
hed surfaces. We recommend solvent-free polishing paste.
Usepolishonlyinspecialcasesandasseldomaspossible,
because polish removes the top layer of varnish. Frequent
polishingcausesextremewear.
The following applies for damages
• Repairdamagesimmediatelytoavoidfurtherdamagesdue
to corrosion. Ask your HOBBY dealer for assistance.
The following applies for tar and resin stains
• Tarandresinstainsaswellasotherorganicstainscanbe
removed with petroleum ether or spirits.
Do not use aggressive solutions such as products contai-
ning ester or ketone.
Skylights, windows and doors
Window panes require particularly careful treatment.
The following applies for their care
• Rubtherubbersealsarounddoorsandwindowslightly
with talcum powder.
• Cleanacrylicglass panesonly witha clean,wet sponge
andasoftcloth.Cleaningwithadryclothmayscratchthe
panes.
Chassis
The undercarriage of the van has been specially coated. If the
protectivecoatingisdamaged,repairitimme-diately.Coated
areas should not be treated with spray oil.
The combustion air intake duct for the heating system is
locatedunderneaththeoorofthevehicle.Undernocircum-
stances may liquid sprays, underbody protection or similar
products be allowed to interfere with it.