BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (1/3)
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer.
Respect local regulations about wash-
ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-
hicle on a public highway).
You should
Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning products rec-
ommended by the manufacturer (never
use abrasive products).
It is therefore recommended to main-
tain the exterior of the vehicle regularly.
Observe the vehicle stopping distances
when driving on gravelled surfaces to
prevent paint damage.
Your vehicle has been treated with very
effective anti-corrosion products. It is
nevertheless subject to various outside
influences.
Rinse thoroughly beforehand with a jet:
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas
where the paint has been damaged, to
prevent corrosion spreading.
– spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
– mud in the wheel arches and under-
neath the body which forms damp
patches;
– bird droppings, which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint that
rapidly discolours paintwork and
may even cause the paint to peel
off;
Corrosive agents in the atmosphere
Remember to visit the body shop pe-
riodically in order to maintain your an-
ti-corrosion warranty.
– Atmospheric pollution (in built-up
and industrial areas);
– saline atmospheres (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather);
– seasonal and damp weather condi-
tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water
from road cleaners, etc.).
Refer to the maintenance document.
If mechanical components, hinges, etc.
have been cleaned, they must be pro-
tected again by spraying with products
approved by our Technical Department.
wash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im-
possible to remove them by polish-
ing;
Minor impacts
Abrasive action
– salt, particularly in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after driv-
ing in areas where the roads have
been gritted.
Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit
thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor pre-
cautions in order to safeguard your ve-
hicle against such risks.
Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,
etc.) from the vehicle regularly.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from the manufactur-
er’s accessory outlets.
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