Volvo 2006 S60 Owner's Manual - page 181
2006 Volvo S60
Polishing and Waxing
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Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however, waxing may be
beneficial.
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Before applying polish or wax the car must be washed and dried. Tar spots can be removed with
kerosene or tar remover. Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing compound.
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After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
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Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax.
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Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing a dull surface.
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A wide range of polymer-based car waxes can be purchased today. These waxes are easy to use and
produce a long-lasting, high-gloss finish that protects the bodywork against oxidation, road dirt and
fading.
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Do not polish or wax your car in direct sunlight (the surface of the car should not be warmer than
113° F (45° C).
CAUTION:
Volvo does not recommend the use of long life or durable paint protection coatings, some of which may
claim to prevent pitting, fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have not been tested by Volvo for
compatibility with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them may cause the clear coat to soften, crack, or
cloud. Damage caused by application of paint protection coatings may not be covered under your
vehicle's paint warranty.
Mirrors/side windows with the water repellent glass coating-option
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Do not apply wax, degreasing agents, etc to this glass. This could damage the coating.
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Clean the glass surface with care to avoid scratching.
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Use only suitable plastic scrapers to remove ice or snow from the windows.
NOTE: The water repellent coating is subject to natural wear. In order to maintain the coating's water
repellent characteristics, it should be treated with a special compound that is available at your Volvo
retailer.
This treatment should be carried out for the first time after three years, and thereafter once a year.
pg. 132 Car care
Cleaning the upholstery
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.
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