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
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Primer
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- for e.g. bumpers, there are special
adhesive primers available in spray cans.
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Base coat and clear coat - are available in
spray cans or as touch-up pens/sticks
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Masking tape.
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Fine sand paper
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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. 400).
Repairing minor paint damage such as
stone chips and scratches
Before work is started, the car must be clean and
dry as well as 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 has reached down to a metal
surface (sheet steel), it is preferable to use a
primer. In the event of damage to a plastic
surface, an adhesive primer should be used
for better results - spray into the spray can's
cap and brush thinly.
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If required.
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Follow the instructions that are included with the package for the touch-up pen/stick.
