Preparing The Hood For Hot-Steam Cleaning - Boxster

→ Do not use hot steam on seals.

→ Use demoralized/distilled water to prevent the formation of stains/spots.

→ Be careful when using hot steam.

Affected areas for setting folds

Fig 1: Identifying C-Pillar

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Fig 2: Identifying V-Fold Above Roof Frame

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Technical data: Hot-steam cleaner

• Total output: 1500 watts
• Steam output: 850 watts
• Working pressure: 4 bar

1. Hot-steam cleaning
   1. 1.1. Recommendation: Use the ceramic cleaner attachment When using the ceramic cleaner attachment: Place the attachment on the hood covering without pressure and move it over the hood covering in slow, even strokes as you would when ironing fabric.
      Fig 3: Identifying Roof Frame V-Fold

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   2. 1.2. Alternatively: Use the nozzle attachment

      When using the nozzle attachment: Maintain a distance of approx. 50 to 100 mm from the hood. Move the attachment over the hood covering in slow, even strokes as you would when ironing fabric.

      Fig 4: Cleaning Hood Using Nozzle

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2. Close the hood and leave it to dry following hot-steam cleaning.
3. Hood impregnation:

   Use the hood care product from the Cabriolet Tequipment care case 

   Let the hood dry completely before using the product. Spray hood care product evenly and lightly from a distance of approx. 10 to 20 cm. Do not spray on glass, polyglass or painted surfaces and protect these surfaces from spray mist. Apply 2 or 3 times to seams if necessary. Only spray for a few seconds. Leave to dry off well following application. Do not apply in strong sunlight or on heated surfaces.