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Preparing The Hood For Hot-Steam Cleaning

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NOTE: Hot steam on seals
  • Risk of damage to components

→ Do not use hot steam on seals.

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

→ Be careful when using hot steam.

Affected areas for setting folds

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle C-Pillar
G09831952Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Identifying Roof Frame V-Fold
G09831953Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Technical data: Hot-steam cleaner

  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: Cleaning Hood Using Ceramic Cleaner Attachment
      G09831954Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    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 Attachment
      G09831955Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Close the hood and leave it to dry following hot-steam cleaning.
  3. Hood impregnation:

    Use the hood care product from the Cabriolet T Equipment 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.