Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Cleaning wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Cleaning steel wheels
An industrial cleaner is needed to remove accumulated brake dust. Steel wheels should therefore be cleaned regularly with a separate sponge.
Any damage to the paint on steel wheels should be touched up before the metal starts to rust.
Caring for and cleaning alloy wheels
Wash grit and brake dust from alloy wheels approximately every 2 weeks. Then use an acid-free detergent to clean the wheels. Volkswagen recommends applying a hard wax compound to the wheels approximately every 3 months.
It is important to remove road salt and brake dust by washing the wheels at regular intervals, to deter corrosion to the alloy.
Always use an acid-free detergent for alloy wheels. Car polish or other abrasive agents should not be used on the wheels.
If the protective coating is damaged, e.g. by stone impact, the damaged area should be repaired immediately.
Cleaning and caring for the deck stripes
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsDeck stripes are a design feature and are made up of soft
polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
In the areas of the vehicle where there ...
Care of rubber seals
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe rubber seals on the doors, windows etc. will seal
better, remain flexible and last longer if they are treated at regular ...
Other materials:
Tire Pressure Sensor and Metal Valve, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1410 -VAG1410- and Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm
-VAG1331-
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Place metal valve with rubber seal through rim from inside.
...
Parking Aid Sensor, Painting
The following parameters must be met when painting to avoid
malfunctions in the parking aid sensor (parking aid system):
New Part, Painting
Maximum coat thickness 125 µm; the coat thickness must
always be measured ...
Wire Break with Dual Repair Point
Repair point with intermediate wire section
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Free up wire intended for repair at two points
(approximately 20 cm to both sides of respective repair points).
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If required, remove wiring harness wra ...
