26-05-2003
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
To preserve the paintwork and the
plastic trim on your vehicle, we recom-
mend that you wash them regularly.
– by hand: there are no specific pre-
cautions to take;
– using an automatic car wash:
repeated use of poorly maintained
automatic car washes can lead to
the appearance of microscopic
scratches which give the paint-
work a matt appearance (espe-
cially visible on dark colours);
– using a high pressure washer:
always follow the recommenda-
tions on the equipment (pressure
and spraying distance).
If there are damaged areas on the
vehicle (painted bumpers or
headlamps), it is not recommend-
ed to direct the high pressure jet
onto them. Wash these areas by
hand.
Also avoid the entry of water into
the locks.
For all questions relating to the
maintenance of your vehicle, con-
tact an approved dealer who can
advise you on quality products
selected by our departments.
– Clean off bird drop-
pings, resinous depo-
sits, tar stains and
grease marks as soon
as possible; (these all
contain substances which can
cause serious damage to the
paintwork).
– Do not use a dry or abrasive
cloth, or detergent or solvent
products to clean the double
lens, complex surface head-
lamps as they are fitted with
polycarbonate glass covered in
a protective finish.
– Do not use petrol, oil or cloth
stain removers to clean the
bodywork and plastic parts of
your vehicle.
– To prevent the development of
bodywork corrosion as a result
of accidental damage (stone
chips, scratches etc.), have
them repaired swiftly.
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