Ma int enan ce and car e, Care – Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2015 Owners Manual User Manual

Page 228

Advertising
background image

X

Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,

oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently

with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or

lighter fluid.

X

Use tar remover to remove tar stains.

X

Use silicone remover to remove wax.

!

Do not affix:

R

stickers

R

films

R

magnetic plates or similar items

to painted surfaces. You could otherwise

damage the paintwork.

If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint

surface, use the paint care products recom-

mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

This is the case approximately every three to

five months, depending on the climate con-

ditions and the care product used.
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or the

paint has become dull, the paint cleaner rec-

ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz

should be used.
Do not use these care products in the sun or

on the hood while the hood is hot.

X

Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB

Touch-Up Stick, to correct smaller areas of

paint damage quickly and provisionally.

Matte finish care

If your vehicle has a clear matte finish,

observe the following instructions in order to

avoid damage to the paintwork due to incor-

rect care.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels

with a clear matte finish.

!

Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy

wheels. Polishing causes the finish to

shine.

!

The following may cause the paint to

become shiny and thus reduce the matte

effect:

R

Vigorous rubbing with unsuitable mate-

rials.

R

Frequent use of car washes.

R

Washing the vehicle in direct sunlight.

!

Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol-

ishing products such as gloss preserver

(wax). These products are only suitable for

high-gloss surfaces. Their use on vehicles

with matte finish leads to considerable sur-

face damage (shiny, spotted areas).
If wax comes into contact with the painted

surface by accident, remove it immediately

with commercially available petroleum

ether. Do so carefully and do not apply too

much pressure to the painted surface.
Ensure that no resinous, greasy or oily sub-

stances come into contact with the paint,

as these can leave a residue. If such sub-

stances do come into contact with the

painted surface accidentally, remove these

immediately with commercially available

petroleum ether. Do so carefully and do not

apply too much pressure to the painted

surface.
Tar stains or marks on the painted surface

can be removed with a commercially avail-

able tar remover. Do so carefully and do not

apply too much pressure to the painted

surface.
Always have paintwork repairs carried out

at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

!

Do not use wash programs with a hot wax

treatment under any circumstances.

i

The vehicle should preferably be washed

by hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo

and plenty of water.

i

Use only insect remover and car shampoo

from the range of recommended and

approved Mercedes-Benz care products.

226

Care

Ma

int

enan

ce

and

car

e

Advertising