Body Care

Checking the condition of the body should be done regularly. Otherwise, corrosion of individual sections of the body can lead to severe damage and further costly repairs. It is also important to pay attention to parts of the car that are not visible from the outside, such as the underbody, wheel arches and the lower part of the engine compartment, as well as parts of the body hidden under the upholstery. The main element in the care of the body is its washing. Before washing the car, soak the insects and remove from the surface of the body. Use plenty of water. Use a soft sponge or soft brush. The lacquer coating must not be washed with a jet with strong pressure. Spray the car with a hose and wash the dirt from top to bottom. Rinse your sponge often. Wipe the car with a clean cloth. Use only good degreasing detergents. Add detergent preservatives to wash water for protection. It is forbidden to wash and dry the car in the sun, otherwise stains will remain on the varnish surface. The salt that is sprinkled on the roads has a harmful effect on the body of the car.

Attention. 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 atmospheric influences 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 long-term 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 of varnish coatings only if they are used at every car wash and at least after 2-3 weeks.

After using detergent (foaming) additional surface treatment with preservatives is especially recommended.

Attention. Preservation should not be done in the open sun.

Polishing

Polishing of the lacquer surface is only necessary 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. Polishing should be done in small areas to avoid premature drying of the polish. After surface treatment with some polishing agents, it is necessary to carry out additional preservation. Do not polish in the open sun. Matte lacquer surfaces must not be treated with preservatives and polishes.

Removing resin stains

The resin quickly diffuses into the lacquer and cannot be completely removed. Fresh resin stains can be removed with a soft cloth soaked in washing gasoline. In emergency cases, you can use regular gasoline, kerosene or turpentine. Resin stains are well removed with varnish preservatives. In this case, a car wash is not required.

Insect removal

Insects contain substances that can damage the lacquer film if not quickly removed. Insects can only be washed off with a mild, slightly warm soapy or detergent solution or with a special insect remover.

Removal of mortars

Splashes of building materials are washed off with a slightly warm solution of neutral detergents. Don't rub too hard or you could scratch the lacquer. Then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Care of parts made of artificial materials

Plastic parts, faux leather seats. headlights, as well as parts painted in matt black, can be washed with water with the addition of special detergents. Wetting is not recommended. Plastic parts can be treated with special cleaners if necessary. Never use nitro thinner or petrol.

Glass washing

Wipe the glass with a clean soft cloth from the inside and outside. For heavy soiling, you can use alcohol or ammonia and warm water, as well as special glass cleaners. When washing the windshield, lift the wipers up.

Attention. When using silicone-based lacquer cleaners, do not wipe glass with them. When spraying silicone-containing aerosols, the glass must be covered with cardboard or other materials.

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 made of light metals require maintenance, especially in the cold season. To do this, you can use a special tool for cleaning disks. Do not use strong acidic, strongly alkaline and coarse cleaning agents or water with temperatures above +60°C.

Seat belts should be washed with a mild alkaline solution 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.