Um die Webseite optimal gestalten und Ihnen an Ihre Interessen angepasste, nutzungsbasierte Informationen zukommen lassen zu können, verwendet Daimler Cookies. Mit der Nutzung der Webseite stimmen Sie der Verwendung von Cookies zu. > Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie in den Cookie-Hinweisen.

Accept
  • Vito
  • 03/2023
app store google play
X

Print
Notes on paintwork care
NOTE Paintwork damage and corrosion due to inadequate care

Failure to promptly and thoroughly remove dirt from bird droppings or other residue could result in paintwork damage and corrosion at a later date.

Clean dirt off paint and matt finish thoroughly and as soon as possible.

Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid paintwork damage.

Paint
  • Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse the treated areas afterwards.

  • Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off afterwards.

  • Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: Remove by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid.

  • Coolant and brake fluid: Remove with a moist cloth and clean water.

  • Tar stains: use tar remover.

  • Wax: use silicone remover.

  • Do not attach stickers, films or similar materials.

  • Remove dirt as soon as possible.

Matt finish
  • Only use care products approved for Mercedes-Benz.

  • Do not polish the vehicle and light alloy wheels.

  • Only use car washes that correspond to the latest engineering standards.

  • Do not use car wash programmes with a final hot wax treatment.

  • Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polishing products, gloss preservers, e. g. wax.

  • Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.