Alfa Romeo 147 owners manual page 256

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234-257_Alfa147 Q2 GB 4-07-2008 12:05 Pagina 255 ADVICE FOR PRESERVING To correctly wash the car: When drying, take particular care with the THE BODYWORK 1) Spray the car with a low pressure jet ofless visible parts like door surrounds, bon- water. net and around the headlights where wa- Paint ter may stagnate. The car should not be tak- The paintwork does not only serve an aes-2) Pass a sponge moistened with a lighten to a closed area immediately, but left in thetic purpose but also protects the underly-detergent solution, rinsing the sponge fre-the open so that residual water can evapo- ing sheet metal. In the case of deep scrapesquently. rate. or scores, you are advised to have the nec-3) Rinse well with water and dry with a Do not wash the car after it has been left essary touching up carried out immediatelyjet of air or chamois leather. in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may to avoid the formation of rust. Only originalf the vehicle is washed in an automatic caralter the shine of the paintwork. products should be used for touching up paint VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (see “Body paint identification plate” in thewash, follow these recommendations:Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same way as the rest of the car. “Technical Specifications” chapter). – remove the antenna from the roof to avoid damages; Where possible, do not park under trees; Normal paint maintenance consists in the resinous substance many species release washing at intervals depending on the con-– water with a cleansing solution must begive the paint a dull appearance and in- ditions and environment of use. For exam-used for washing; crease the possibility of triggering rust ple, in highly polluted areas, or if the roads processes. are sprayed with salt, it is wise to wash the– rinse accurately to avoid cleansing so- lution residues which may remain on the car more frequently. body or hidden parts. IMPORTANTBird droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly as the acid they contain is particularly aggres- Detergents cause water Some automatic systems sive. pollution. Therefore the en- provided with old genera- gine compartment should tion and/or not correctly be washed in areas equipped formaintained brushes may damage the collecting and purifying the liquidvarnish, easing the creation of mi- used in the washing process. cro-scratches, especially on dark colours. To remove those scratches, slightly polish with a specific prod- uct. 255

owners manual Alfa Romeo 147

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