Care of varnish coating (VW Transporter T4)

Conservation

Treat the clean, washed varnish surface with a preservative as often as possible to protect it from environmental influences with a pore-smoothing, water-repellent wax layer.

Any fuel, oil, grease or brake fluid that gets on the varnish must be removed immediately, otherwise the varnish will fade.

Preservation must be repeated as soon as the water stops repelling itself from the varnish and collecting in drops, but on the contrary – forms large puddles. Regular preservation preserves the varnish shine longer.

The second option for preserving the varnish is to use a special preservative after washing the car, which protects the varnish coating well enough only if it is applied after each wash with a frequency of no more than 2-3 weeks between 2 washes.

Use only varnish preservatives containing synthetic wax or carnauba.

After washing with a detergent (shampoo), treatment with a preservative is especially necessary (follow the directions for use).

Preservation should not be done in direct sunlight.

Polishing

Polishing of the varnish coating is only required when the varnish, due to insufficient care, exposure to road dust, industrial exhaust gases, sun and rain, has become unattractive and does not regain its former shine even after treatment with a preservative. Strong grinding and strong chemical agents should be avoided, even if they give a good result after the first attempt.



After each polishing, it is necessary to wash the car thoroughly and dry it thoroughly. In addition, follow the instructions for using the polishing agent.

It is necessary to process not very large surfaces, in order to avoid premature drying of polish. After using some polishing agents, conservation is necessary. Do not polish in the sun! Do not polish matte, unvarnished parts. Aluminum body parts do not require special care.

Removal tar stains

Bitumen stains eat into the varnish within a short time and cannot be completely removed after that. Fresh bitumen stains can be removed with gasoline and a soft cloth. In emergency cases, stains can be removed with fuel from the tank, kerosene or turpentine. A varnish preservative works very well against bitumen stains. After using it, you do not need to wash the car.

[The original information is posted on the website VWMANUAL.ru]

Removal insect stains

Insect remains contain biomaterial that can damage the varnish coating if they are not removed promptly. Sometimes they cannot be removed with just water and a sponge. Then you have to use a weak warm soap solution or detergent. There is also a special product for removing insect marks.

Removal of construction and cement stains

Remove splashes of any building material with warm neutral detergent. Do not rub hard to avoid damaging the varnish. After washing, rinse thoroughly with clean water.