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VOLVO
C70 Coupe & Convertible
| Chapter 7 - Car care |
| Page | |
| Paint touch-up | 108 |
| Washing | 110 |
| Cleaning the convertible top, Polishing and waxing | 111 |
| Cleaning the upholstery | 112 |
Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the finish regularly when washing the car for instance. Touchup if necessary.
Paint repairs require special equipment and skill. Contact your Volvo retailer for any extensive damage.
Minor scratches can be repaired by using Volvo touchup paint.
NOTE: When ordering touchup paint from your Volvo retailer, use the paint code indicated on the model plate. The plate is located in the engine compartment, on the inside of the left front fender.
Material:
Primer can
Paint touchup bottle
Brush
Masking tape
NOTE: When touching up the car, it should be clean and dry. The surface temperature should be above 60° F (15° C).
Scratches on the surface
If the stone chip has not penetrated down to
the metal and an undamaged layer of paint remains, the touchup paint can be applied
as soon as the spot has been cleaned.
1. Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface. Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it.
2. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush.
When the primer surface is dry, the paint can be applied using
a brush. Mix the paint thoroughly; apply several thin paint coats
and let dry after each application.
3. If there is a longer scratch, you may want to protect
surrounding paint by masking it off.
CAUTION: During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer to the painted surfaces of the vehicle than 13" (30 cm). Do not spray directly into the locks, around the edges of the convertible top or the edges of the top's storage cover.
Special car washing detergents should be used. A suitable mixture is about 2.5 fl. oz. (8.5 cl) of detergent to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of warm water. After washing with a detergent the car should be well rinsed with clean water.
WARNING! |
Volvo offers an environmentally friendly Car Care Kit, containing waxing, washing, and degreasing agents.
NOTE: When washing the car, remember to remove dirt from the
drain holes in the doors and sills.
Bumpers: Wash the bumpers with the same cleaning agent used on
the rest of the car. Never clean the bumpers with gasoline or paint
thinner. Difficult spots can be removed with denatured alcohol. To
avoid scratches, do not dry the bumpers with paper.
See your local Volvo retailer for a complete line of genuine
Volvo environmental car care products.
* Pay special attention to the drain holes near the base of the
windshield in the cowl under the rear edge of the hood.
An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it may not be as thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge and water. Keeping the underbody clean is most important, especially in the winter. Some automatic washers do not have facilities for washing the underbody.
Before driving into an automatic wash, make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliary lamps, etc., are secure, otherwise there is risk of the machine dislodging them. You should also lower the antenna by turning off the radio.
We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first six months (because the paint will not have hardened sufficiently).
CAUTION:
Some automatic car washes can damage the convertible top. For this reason, we recommend washing the car by hand only.
Remember that the windows are lowered slightly when the convertible top is raised. Be sure the windows are closed and the convertible top is completely raised and properly in place at the upper edge of the windshield before washing the car. A chime indicates when the top has been fully raised (see page 44).
The fabric can be cleaned with soapy water or a detergent. For more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream, shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric stain remover.
The plastic in the upholstery can be cleaned with a soft cloth and Volvo plastic-rubber cleaner.
Leather upholstery can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap solution. For more difficult spots, Volvo offers a leather care kit.
On no account must gasoline, naphtha or similar cleaning agents be used on the plastic or the leather since these can cause damage.
Clean only with lukewarm water and mild soap solution.
The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed clean regularly, especially during winter when they should be taken out for drying. Spots on textile mats can be removed with a mild detergent.
