Paint touch up. Volvo 2010 C30, C30, C30 2010, C30 - ANNEXE 798

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Washing and cleaning the car

Upholstery care

Fabric

Clean with soapy water or a detergent. For more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream, shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric stain remover. Consult your Volvo retailer.

Interior plastic components

Cleaning interior plastic components should be done with a cleaning agent specially designed for this purpose. Consult your Volvo retailer.

Alcantera™ suede-like material

Suede-like upholstery can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap solution.

Leather care

Volvo's leather upholstery is manufactured with a protectant to repel soiling. Over time, sunlight, grease and dirt can break down the protection. Staining, cracking, scuffing, and fading can result.

Volvo offers an easy-to-use, non-greasy leather care kit formulated to clean and beautify your vehicle's leather, and to renew the protective qualities of its finish. The cleaner removes dirt and oil buildup. The light cream protectant restores a barrier against soil and sunlight.

Volvo also offers a special leather softener that should be applied after the cleaner and protectant. It leaves leather soft and smooth, and reduces friction between leather and other finishes in the vehicle.

Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting and conditioning your vehicle's leather two to four times a year. Ask your Volvo retailer about

Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather Softener 943 7429.

Cleaning leather upholstery

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Pour leather cleaner on a damp sponge and squeeze it until the cleaner foams.

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Apply the foam to the stain by moving the sponge with circular movements.

3.

Dampen the stain thoroughly with the sponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain, do not rub.

4.

Dry the stain with soft paper towels or a towel, and allow the leather to dry completely.

Protecting leather upholstery

1.

Put a small amount of protectant cream on a cloth and apply a thin coating of cream to the upholstery with light circular movements.

2.

Allow the leather to dry for 20 minutes.

This will help the leather resist staining and protect against sunlight's harmful UV rays.

CAUTION

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Under no circumstances should gasoline, naphtha or similar cleaning agents be used on the plastic or the leather since these can cause damage.

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Take extra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the coloring can spread.

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Use solvents sparingly. Too much solvent can damage the seat padding.

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Start from the outside of the stain and work toward the center.

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Sharp objects (e.g. pencils or pens in a pocket) or Velcro fasteners on clothing may damage the textile upholstery.

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Clothing that is not colorfast, such as new jeans or suede garments, may stain the upholstery.

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Cleaning the seat belts

Clean only with lukewarm water and a mild soap solution.

Cleaning floor mats

The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed clean regularly, especially during winter when they should be taken out for drying. Spots on textile mats can be removed with a mild detergent. For best protection in winter, Volvo recommends the use of Volvo rubber floor mats.

Consult your Volvo retailer.

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Paint touch up

Touching up minor paint damage

Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the finish regularly - when washing the vehicle for instance. Touch-up if necessary.

Paint repairs require special equipment and skill. Contact a trained and authorized Volvo service technician for any extensive damage.

Minor scratches can be repaired by using

Volvo touch-up paint.

Color code

Minor stone chips and scratches

Material:

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Primer – can

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Paint – touch-up pen

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Brush

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Masking tape

NOTE

When touching up the vehicle, it should be clean and dry. The surface temperature should be above 60° F (15° C).

If the stone chip has not penetrated down to the metal and an undamaged layer of paint remains, the touch-up paint can be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned.

Deep scratches

1.

Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface. Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it.

2.

Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush. When the primer surface is dry, the paint can be applied using a brush.

Mix the paint thoroughly; apply several thin paint coats and let dry after each application.

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If there is a longer scratch, you may want to protect surrounding paint by masking it off.

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When ordering touch-up paint from your Volvo retailer, make sure you have the right color.

Use the paint code indicated on the model plate (1 in the illustration).

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