|
|
maintenance: bodywork ........................................(up to the end of the DU) washing ................................................(up to the end of the DU) paintwork maintenance ...................................(up to the end of the DU) anti-corrosion protection ........................................(current page) 4.14 ENG_UD26811_2 Entretien de la carrosserie (peinture mate) (X44 - X77 - J77 - X85 - B90 - X61 - TEST - X77 ph2 - X95 - B95 - D95 - K95 - J95 - R95 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - X62 ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_4 Bodywork maintenance BODyWORk MAIntenAnCe (1/2) you should Wash your car frequently, with the engine off, with cleaning products rec- ommended by the manufacturer (never use abrasive products). Rinse thor- oughly 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; wash the vehicle immediately to remove these marks since it is im- possible to remove them by polish- ing; – salt, particularly in the wheel arches and underneath the body after driv- ing in areas where the roads have been gritted. Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves, etc.) from the vehicle regularly. What you should not do Do not degrease or clean mechani- cal components (e.g. the engine com- partment), underneath the body, parts with hinges (e.g. inside the doors) and painted plastic external fittings (e.g. bumpers) using high-pressure clean- ing equipment or by spraying on prod- ucts not approved by our Technical Department. Doing this could give rise to corrosion or operational faults. freezing temperatures. pre-wetting. pacts. our Technical Department to remove stains as this could damage the paint- work. tions without washing the vehicle, par- ticularly under the wheel arches and body. A well-maintained vehicle will last longer. It is therefore recommended to maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg- ularly. effective anti-corrosion products. It is nevertheless subject to various outside influences. 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.). Minor impacts Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit thrown up by other vehicles, etc. cautions in order to safeguard your ve- hicle against such risks. |