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:
Customer Service Paint Paint Structure
Galvanized Sheet Metal on Both Sides
Previous attempts to match flanges have led to the use of
only galvanized sheet metal on both sides. Only here do the
cathodic protection and the zinc coating barrier effect work
optimally together. T ...
Displays
Fig. 12 A: bonnet open, B: tailgate
open, C: front left door open, D: right rear door open (only in four-door
vehicles)
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, a variety of information can be
displayed in the instr ...
Fender Corrosion Repair Measures, in Wheel Housing Liner Contact Area
Note
The corrosion protection in the fender seam must be applied on all
replacement parts, on which the attached seal is not already present.
The additional corrosion protection seal will prevent “chafe marks”
in the fender wheel housing liner.
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