Observe the following information:
Cleaning Avoiding damage to the decorative foil
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For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild cleaning agent without
additives or abrasive substances, e.g. a car shampoo approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible, whilst avoiding rubbing
too hard. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the decorative foil
irreparably.
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If there is dirt on the finish or if the decorative foil is dull: use the
Paint Cleaner recommended and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
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Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse off the treated
areas afterwards.
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Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off afterwards.
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To prevent water stains, dry a foil-wrapped vehicle with a soft,
absorbent cloth after every car wash.
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The service life and color of decorative foils are impaired by:
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Sunlight
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Temperature, e.g. hot air blower
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Weather conditions
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Stone chippings and dirt
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Chemical cleaning agents
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Oily products
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Do not use polish on matte decorative foil. Polishing will have the effect
of shining the foil-wrapped surface.
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Do not treat matte or structured decorative foils with wax. Permanent
stains may occur.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by incorrect care
cannot always be completely repaired. In such
cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
You can obtain more information on care and
cleaning products from the manufacturer.
In the case of foil-wrapped surfaces, optical dif‐
ferences may occur between the surfaces that
were not protected by a decorative foil after
removing a decorative foil.
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Have work or repairs to decorative foils car‐
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. in an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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