BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (1/3)
A well-maintained vehicle will last
Observe the vehicle stopping distances
when driving on gravelled surfaces to
prevent paint damage.
You should
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-
ularly.
Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning prod-
ucts recommended by our Technical
Department (never use abrasive prod-
ucts). Rinse thoroughly beforehand
with a jet:
– 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;
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas
where the paint has been damaged, to
prevent corrosion spreading.
Your vehicle has been treated with very
effective anti-corrosion products. It is
nevertheless subject to various outside
influences.
Remember to visit the body shop pe-
riodically in order to maintain your an-
ti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Document.
Corrosive agents in the atmosphere
– atmospheric pollution (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.).
Respect local regulations about wash-
ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-
hicle on a public highway).
If it is necessary to clean mechani-
cal components, hinges, etc., spray
them with products approved by our
Technical Department to protect them
after they have been cleaned.
wash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im-
possible to remove them by polish-
ing;
Minor impacts
Abrasive action
Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit
thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
– salt, particularly in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after driv-
ing in areas where the roads have
been gritted.
You should take a number of minor pre-
cautions in order to safeguard your ve-
hicle against such risks.
Withdraw the vegetable falls (resin, film
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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