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 notes on cleaning decorative foils to avoid vehicle damage.
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:
sunlight
temperature, e.g. hot air blower
weather conditions
stone chippings and dirt
chemical cleaning agents
oily products
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.
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.