Volvo S90 V90 960 owners manual page 110

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1998 Volvo S90 components or toward the rear side of the engine. Automatic car washing, Polishing and waxing, Chromed parts pg. 101 Automatic washing - simple and Polishing and waxing quick Normally, polishing is not required during the An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to first year after delivery, however, waxing may be clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it beneficial. may not be as thorough as when you go over the with sponge and water. Keeping the underbody Before applying polish or wax the car must be clean is most important, especially in the winter. washed and dried. Tar spots can be removed with Some automatic washers do not have the facilities kerosene or tar remover. Difficult spots may for washing the underbody. require a fine rubbing compound. Before driving into an automatic wash, make sure After polishing use liquid or paste wax. that the side-view mirrors, auxiliary lamps, etc., are secure, otherwise there is risk of the machine Several commercially-available products contain dislodging them. You should also lower the both polish and wax. Waxing alone does not antenna. substitute for polishing of a dull surface. We recommend that you do not wash your car in Awide range of polymer-based car waxes can be an automatic wash during the first six months purchased today. The waxes are easy to use and (because the paint will not have hardened produce a long-lasting, high-gloss finish that sufficiently). protects the bodywork against oxidation, road dirt and fading. Chromed parts Chromium-plated and anodized parts should be washed with clean water as soon as they become dirty. This is particularly important if you drive on gravel roads or on roads where salt is used during the winter. After the car has been washed, apply wax or an anti-rust preparation. Stains on chrome trim can be removed with commercially-available chrome cleaner. Do not use abrasive compounds or steel wool. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1998/1998_SV90/98S90_097.htm (5 of 6)12/30/2006 1:52:47 PM

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