After washing the car, dampness reduces the effectiveness of the brakes. It is recommended to dry the brake discs by briefly pressing the brake pedal at the beginning of the movement.
Conservation
Cleanly washed and dried paintwork must be treated every 3 months with preservatives to protect the car's surface from weathering by creating a non-porous, water-repellent wax layer.
Remove spilled fuel, oil or grease and brake fluid immediately, otherwise the color of the paintwork will change.
The surface treatment must be repeated if the water does not collect in drops, but spreads over the surface. Regular treatment with preservatives contributes to the preservation of the gloss of the lacquer coating.
There is another possibility of protecting varnish coatings - with the help of detergent preservatives. However, detergent preservatives provide reliable protection for paintwork only if they are used at every car wash and at least every 2-3 weeks.
After using detergent (foaming) additional surface treatment with preservatives is especially recommended.
Warning: Preservation must not be carried out in the open sun.
Polishing
Polishing of the lacquer surface is necessary only if it has faded due to insufficient care, exposure to dust, harmful gases, weather conditions and preservatives cannot restore its shine.
Coarse polishing pastes and chemically active polishing agents should not be used, despite preliminary good results.
Before polishing, the car must be washed and thoroughly dried. Then follow the instructions for using polishing agents.
It is necessary to polish in small areas to avoid premature drying of the polish. After surface treatment with some polishing agents, additional preservation is necessary. Do not polish in the open sun. Matte lacquer surfaces must not be treated with preservatives and polishes.
Bituminous stain removal
Bitumen stains quickly penetrate into varnish coatings, and it is no longer possible to remove them completely. Fresh stains can be removed with a soft cloth soaked in a special liquid for removing bituminous stains. In an emergency, regular gasoline, kerosene or turpentine should be used.
Insect removal
Insects contain substances that can damage the lacquer film if not quickly removed. Use a mild, lukewarm soapy or detergent solution or insect repellant.
Care of parts made of artificial materials
Plastic parts, artificial leather seats, headlights and parts painted in matt black can be washed with water and special detergents. Wetting is not recommended. Plastic parts can be treated with special cleaners if necessary. Never use nitro thinner or petrol.
Caring for rubber seals
Seal or sliding surfaces are periodically dusted with talcum powder or sprayed with silicone spray. This will keep them elastic and prevent creaking when the doors are closed. You can eliminate unpleasant sounds by wiping the contact surfaces with liquid soap.
Wheel rims
Alloy wheel rims require maintenance, especially in the cold season. To do this, you can use a special tool for cleaning disks. Do not use active, acidic, strongly alkaline and coarse cleaning agents or water with a temperature above + 60°C.
Seat belts
Seat belts should be washed with mild soapy water without removing them. Do not expose them to dry cleaning, which can cause destruction of the fibers. Roll up belts with automatic winding when dry, if necessary, use a special aerosol for better glide. It is not recommended to dry belts at temperatures above 80°C and in the open sun.
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