Cleaning your VW
The paint on your VW is very
durable,
and so
is
the upholstery. But a car can
get a lot of abuse from industrial fumes
and corrosive road salt to half-eaten
lollipops and muddy dog
feet.'
A
well-cared-for
VW can look like new 10
years
later
It all depends on the owner
and the
amounl
of care he is willing to
give to his car.
Here are a few hints on how to keep your
VW looking young and beautiful. We
have also compiled a list of cleaning
products. They are available at any VW
Dealer.
Whenever using
VW-recommended
pro-
ducts or other cleaning agents, follow
the directions on the containers. Be
aware
ol
warning or caution labels.
Washing your VW
The longer the dirt is left on the paint, the
greater the risk of damaging the glossy
finish,
either by scratching If the dirt is
rubbed into the paint, or simply by the
chemical effect dirt particles have on the
paint surface.
Therefore dirt should be washed off as
soon as possible. NEVER WASH IN
DIRECT
SUNLIGHT
Use plenty of water, a car-wash soap,
such as
VW's
Car Wash and Wax. and a
Application
Car wash and liquid wax
Paint waxing
Paint polishing and paint waxing,
remove paint oxidation
Preservation of chrome parts
Paint touch-up
Convertible top cleaning,
Upholstery cleaning,
Whitewall tire cleaning
Windshield cleaning and washer
anti-freeze
Volkswagen Product
Car Wash and Wax
Classic Car Wax
One-step Wax Polish
Chrome Preservative
Touch-Up Paint (all colors)
All Purpose Cleaner
Windshield Washer Anti-Freeze
& Solvent
soft sponge or hose brush. Begin by
spraying water over the dry car to re-
move all loose dirt before applying the
lukewarm soap/water solution.
Use plenty of water to rinse the car off.
Wipe the car dry with a chamois to avoid
water spots.
Waxing
Waxing is not really needed when you
have washed your car with VW's Car
Wash and Wax. If you do not use a car
wash liquid
with
wax. apply wax to
preserve the natural shine of the car.
To obtain a long lasting wax finish apply
hard wax. such as VW's Classic Car Wax,
eight to ten weeks after buying the car.
Wax again when water remains on the
surface in large patches instead of
forming beads and rolling off.
Polishing
Use a polish later in the car's life when
the paint appears dull and loses its
shine.
Do not polish the new
car.
Always apply wax alter polishing
if
the
polish you are using does not contain
a wax. VW's
One-step
Wax Polish
polishes your car, removes paint oxida-
tion and also waxes your car. 45
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