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Maintenance and Care
exposed points: underneath the doors,
inside part of the mud guards, edges,
etc.;
• use of ventilated box sections, coated
with protective wax products, to avoid
condensation and trapped water which
could encourage the formation of
internal rust.
Useful Advice to Keep the
Bodywork in Good Condition
Paint
The paintwork does not only have an
aesthetic function but also protects
the underlying metal sheets. In the
event of abrasions or deep scratches,
we recommend to have the necessary
touch-ups made immediately, to avoid
any rust formation. Touch-ups do not
feature particular difficulties, even on
metallic and matte finishes.
For all paint touch-ups, use only original
products indicated on the plate applied
on the bottom of the driver's side door.
Normal paint maintenance consists
in washing, the frequency of which
depends on the conditions of use and
of the environment. For example, if
driving the vehicle in areas where there
is high atmospheric pollution or the
roads are spread with anti-freeze salt, it
is advisable to wash the vehicle more
frequently.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
Detergents pollute water. Therefore
the vehicle should be washed in
areas equipped for the collection
and purification of the fluids used for
washing.
NOTE:
The use of alcohol-based products for
cleaning the metal plates in the engine
compartment (for MC20) and/or the
trunk (for MC20 Cielo) may deteriorate
the painted surface. It is recommended
to use water-based products and neutral
surfactants.
Car Wash
CAUTION!
It is not recommended to wash the
vehicle in automatic car washes.
For correct washing:
• wet the bodywork with a low pressure
water jet;
• pass a sponge with a light detergent
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
• rinse well with water and dry with an
air jet or chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with
the parts that are less visible, such as
the door and lid bays, headlight edges, in
which water can be trapped more easily.
You are recommended not to take the
vehicle immediately into an enclosed
environment, but leave it in the open air
so as to allow the water to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has been
left in the sun or when the hood is hot:
the paint gloss could be affected.
External plastic parts must be cleaned
with the same procedure followed for
the normal washing of the bodywork.
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