BODY
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B5
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WINDSCREEN CLEANING
When washing the
windscreen, the wiper blade my only be lifted awoy from the
screen a smll distance, to avoid damaging the pantograph mechanism.
Never push
the blade
acron the windscreen as this will damage the mechanism.
UPHOLSTERY AND
ROOF
LINING
Normal cleanin
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consists of an occasionol light wipe over with a cloth dampened in
a mild soap and water solution;
it
is
important that the cloth
is
only damp, not soaked.
ALLOY WHEELS
It is recommended that the alloy wheels are washed with the same preparation used to
wash the bodywork.
Use a brush having nylon bristles only.
During the winter
months, particularly when salt has been used on the roads for the
dispersal of snow
and
Ice, remove all wheels includlng the spare wheel, and wash thoroughly to
remove
all accumulated road filth from wheels and tyres.
DE
-
WAXING
The vehicle is protected with
'Lacroe' Autoprotective wax, this is indicated by a
label on the windscreen. To de
-
wax proceed in the following manner:-
1.
Wash the vehicle by hand or machine to remove dust and dirt particles.
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Wipe off surplus water.
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2.
Polish by hand with a soft clean cloth or buff with a machine all surfaces,
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includlng glass, chrome and rubber. Completely polish each panel or section
before starting the next.
NOTE:
Do not remove wax using a polish, as most polishes are water
based and
Lacroe
is
not.
ACCIDENT
R
E
P
A
I
R
S
All
damage
to
the body must be classed as structural. However, inside this broad
clauification the damaged area can be further defined as either:
(0) High stressed, (b) Moderate stressed, or (c) Low stressed,
and on that definition
d6pends the original construction and therefore the repoir
method to be employed.
ESPRIT
issue
04/78