Notes on cleaning decorative foils
Observe the notes on matt finish care in the chapter "Notes on paintwork/matt finish paintwork care" More. They also apply to matt decorative foils.
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. Remove dirt immediately, where possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the decorative foil irreparably. If there is dirt on the finish or if the decorative foil is dull: use the Paint Cleaner recommended and approved for Mercedes-Benz. Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off afterwards. To prevent water stains, dry a foil-wrapped vehicle with a soft, absorbent cloth after every car wash.
| The service life and colouring of decorative foils are impaired by: Do not use polish on matt decorative foil. Polishing will have the effect of shining the foil-wrapped surface. Do not treat matt or structured decorative foils with wax. Permanent stains may occur.
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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 differences may occur between the surfaces that were not protected by a decorative foil after removing a decorative foil.
Have work or repairs to decorative foils carried out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. in a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.