MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Paint damage
Paint is an important part of the car's rustproof-
ing and should therefore be checked regularly.
The most common types of paintwork damage
are stone chips, scratches, and marks on the
edges of wings, doors and bumpers.
Touching up minor paintwork damage
To avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork
should be rectified immediately.
Materials that may be needed
•Primer17 - a special adhesive primer in a
spray can is available for e.g. plastic-coated
bumpers.
•Base coat and clear coat - are available in
spray cans or as touch-up pens/sticks18.
•Masking tape.
•Fine sand paper17.
Colour code
The label for colour code is located on the car's
door pillar and is visible when the right-hand rear
door is opened.
Exterior colour code
Any secondary exterior colour code
It is important that the correct colour is used. For
product label location, see Type designations
(p. 382).
Repair minor paintwork damage such
as stone chips and scratches
Before work is begun, the car must be clean and
dry and at a temperature above 15 °C.
1. Apply a piece of masking tape over the dam-
aged surface. Then remove the tape to
remove any loose paint.
If the damage is down to the metal, use of a
primer is appropriate. In the event of damage
to a plastic surface, an adhesive primer
should be used to give better results - spray
into the lid of the spray can and brush on
thinly.
17 If required.
18 Follow the instructions that are included with the package for the touch-up pen/stick.
