Instructions for proper care and polishing of MB vehicle paintwork - AP98.30-P-8070-04A

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1014-04A	Gloss preserver	A 000 986 44 74

Protective effect of gloss preserver

A gloss preservation protects against damage due to:

Temperatures (cold, heat)
Moisture
UV radiation
Aggressive pollutants
Mechanical effects such as dust, sand, scratches

Paintwork structure

Fig 1: Identifying Paintwork Structure

With care a distinction is made between new paintwork and paintwork which has been exposed to the elements.

With new paintwork: Wash and apply preservation agent.
With paint which has been exposed to the elements: Wash, polish and apply preservation agent.

Paint preservation

New paintwork has a water-repellent effect.

This can be recognized when water droplets do not spread out over the surface but form beads.

After the paintwork has been exposed to the elements for a certain time, i.e. after driving for a certain time and after washing several times, this water bead test is negative. It is then necessary to provide the paintwork with a protective film (gloss preserver).

The recommended gloss preservation agent contains outstanding combinations of wax which, if properly used, have a water-repellent effect and keep the paint film flexible.

A special additive also increases the depth of the shine.

All preservation work must be preceded by washing the vehicle, drying it thoroughly and removing any tar spots and insect debris. This treatment should be repeated every 3 to 6 months depending on the degree of weathering.

Polishing

If it is found after cleaning the paintwork that the shine has suffered due to weathering, the dullness must be eliminated by polishing. This restores the weathered surface to its original flawless appearance.

The polish eliminates dullness, discoloration and stains, and the paintwork is restored to a clear, pure depth of gloss by the action of the cleaning and polishing components on the surface of the paint film.

After this treatment it is absolutely essential to protect the paint film with gloss preserver.