Instructions For Proper Care And Polishing Of MB Vehicle Paintwork - AP98.30-P-8070-04A
| Number | Designation | Order number |
|---|---|---|
| BR00.45-Z-1014-04A | Gloss preservation, 500 ml, DB supply specification 7551.10 | 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
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.
- Polish
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.
Matting, discoloration and spots can be removed by polishing, providing one with a haze-free, pure gloss intensity through the effect of the cleaning and polishing components on the paint film surface.
After this treatment it is absolutely essential to protect the paint film with gloss preserver.
In the case of clearcoat paint systems with higher scratch-resistance observe corresponding notes in the Service information.