Volvo 2008 C70 - Manual (Page 172)

08 Car care
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Cleaning
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Exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
dealers is recommended for cleaning col-
oured plastic parts, rubber and trim compo-
nents (such as glossy trim mouldings). When
using such a cleaning agent the instructions
must be followed carefully.
Electrically operated roof
If the roof is wet when opened then water will
run into the passenger compartment. For this
reason, wait until the water has run off before
opening the roof.
Hatch cover
The hatch cover (see page 80) is sensitive to
water and should therefore be dried with a
cloth if it becomes wet.
Clean with a slightly dampened rag.
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull
or to give the paintwork extra protection.
The car does not need to be polished until it
is at least one year old. However, the car can
be waxed during this time. Do not polish or
wax the car in direct sunlight.
Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you
begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt
and tar stains using Volvo tar remover or
white spirit. More stubborn stains can be
removed using fine rubbing paste designed
for car paintwork.
Polish first with a polish and then wax with
liquid or solid wax. Follow the instructions on
the packaging carefully. Many preparations
contain both polish and wax.
Cleaning the front side windows and
door mirrors with water-repellent
surface (option)
Never use products such as car wax,
degreaser or similar on glass surfaces as this
could ruin their water-repellent properties.
Take care when cleaning so as not to dam-
age the glass surface.
To avoid damaging glass surfaces when
removing ice – only use plastic ice scrapers.
There is natural wear of the water-repellent
coating.
Treatment with a special finishing agent
available from Volvo dealers is recom-
mended in order to maintain the water-repel-
lent properties. This should be used first after
three years and then each year.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
rubber.
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear
away or damage the glossy surface.
Polishing agent that contains abrasive must
not be used.
IMPORTANT
Paint treatment such as preserving, sealing,
protection, lustre sealing or similar could
damage the paintwork. Paintwork damage
caused by such treatment is not covered by
Volvo warranty.