Rover Group MINI 1999 - Paint Protection and Cleaning

Cleaning & Car Care
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Protecting paint damage
After washing, examine the paintwork for damage. Treat paint chips
and scratches with a Rover paint touch-up pencil. If the damage has
revealed bare metal, use a coloured primer first, then apply the 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 may invalidate the Anti-Corrosion Warranty! Ask your Rover
dealer for advice.
Polishing
Occasionally treat the paint surface with an approved polish
containing the following properties: - very mild abrasives to 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.
Always apply polish with a soft, clean cloth and follow the
manufacturers application instructions implicitly.
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 window: 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 cleaners - this will damage the heating
elements.
Mirrors: Wash with soapy water. Use a plastic scraper to remove
ice. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or metal scrapers.
Chrome
Do not use any abrasive cleaners, the surface of the chrome will be
impaired.
Care Points .........
• If possible, avoid applying
polish or wax products to
window glass or rubber
seals.
• DO NOT scrape or use
abrasive cleaners on the
inside of the rear window -
this will damage the heating
elements.
• DO NOT use car polish
containing coarse abrasives
- these will remove the
paint film and damage the
gloss finish.