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Cleaning & Vehicle Care
Body protection
After washing, examine the paintwork for damage. Treat paint
chips and scratches with an MG Rover paint touch-up pencil. If
the damage has revealed bare metal, use a coloured primer first,
then apply the correct colour base coat and finish off with a lacquer
pencil, if appropriate. Carry out this treatment after washing but
before polishing or waxing.
More extensive damage to paint or bodywork must be repaired in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Failure to
do this will invalidate the Anti-Corrosion Warranty. If in doubt,
ask your MG Rover dealer for advice.
Polishing the paintwork
Occasionally treat the paint surface with an approved polish
containing the following properties:
• Very mild abrasives that will remove surface contamination
without removing or damaging the paint.
• Filling compounds that will fill scratches and reduce their
visibility.
• Wax to provide a protective coating between the paint and the
elements.
NOTE: If possible, avoid applying polish or wax products to window
glass and rubber seals.
Wiper blades
Wash in warm soapy water. DO NOT use spirit or petrol based
cleaners.
Windows and mirrors
Regularly clean all windows, inside and out, using an approved
glass cleaner.
Windscreen: In particular, clean the outside of the screen with glass
cleaner after washing the car with wash and wax products, and
before fitting new wiper blades.
Rear screen: Clean the inside with a soft cloth, using a side to side
motion to avoid damaging the heating elements. DO NOT scrape
the glass or use abrasive cleaning compounds - this will damage the
heating elements.
Mirrors: Mirror glass is particularly susceptible to damage; DO
NOT use abrasive cleaning compounds or metal scrapers.
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