Contents: Preservation of paintwork ⇓ Polishing ⇓ Removal resin stains ⇓ Removal of insect remains ⇓ Care of plastic parts ⇓ Caring for rubber seals ⇓ Seat belts ⇓ Preservation of the engine…⇓
Preservation of paintwork
From time to time, it is necessary to protect the paint with a preservative, applying it to a clean washed and dried car to protect the paintwork by creating a water-repellent layer.
Spilled fuel, oil, brake fluid and other liquids must be removed from the paintwork immediately.
Preservation should be repeated when water does not roll off the paint, but spreads over a large surface. Regular treatment with a preservative allows you to maintain the shine of the paint for a long time.
Polishing
Polishing of the paintwork is necessary only when the paint has become dull due to irregular maintenance and exposure to road dust, exhaust gases, sun and rain, and the use of preservatives does not give the desired effect. It is necessary to use polishing agents with an abrasive and corrosive effect carefully, and always test it on a small area first.
Before polishing, you need to wash and dry the car thoroughly. Follow the instructions for using polishing agents.
The treatment should not be carried out on large surfaces to avoid premature drying of the polishing compound. When using some products, a preservative compound must be applied at the end. Do not polish in direct sunlight! Matte painted surfaces must not be treated with preservatives or polishing agents.
Removal resin stains
Resin stains quickly become embedded in the paint and may become impossible to remove at all. Fresh resin stains can be removed with a rag soaked in purified gasoline. Never use regular gasoline, kerosene or turpentine. Paint preservatives are very effective in protecting against resin stains. When using these products, you do not have to wash the car afterwards.
Removal of insect remains
Insect debris contains a substance that can damage the paint film if not removed soon after it gets on the paint. The residue should be removed with mild soap or car shampoo using a sponge. There are also special insect removers.
Care of plastic parts
Plastic parts and matte black parts should be cleaned with water with shampoo added. If necessary, you can use a special cleaner for plastic parts. Never use solvent, acetone or fuel.
Caring for rubber seals
From time to time, it is necessary to powder the sealing and contact surfaces of rubber seals with talc or apply an aerosol silicone compound to them to maintain elastic properties. Often, creaking sounds appear when closing doors. They can be eliminated by lubricating the corresponding surfaces with lubricating oil.
Seat belts
Seat belts should be cleaned with soap solution in the installed state. Do not use chemical cleaners. Inertia belts should be rolled up only when dry. Belts should be dried at a temperature not exceeding 80°C or in the open sun.
Preservation of the engine compartment
[Text taken from an online platform MAZbook.ru]
To prevent corrosion of the front parts of the vehicle (side members, side members or protective covers) and the power unit, it is necessary to apply an effective preservative to the parts located in the engine compartment, including parts of the brake system, front suspension and steering. This should be done, of course, after washing the engine.
Caution! Before washing the engine, in particular with an engine cleaner or a jet of hot steam, cover the generator, fuse box and brake fluid reservoir with plastic bags.