Table of contents: Car wash ↓ Polishing ↓ Stain removal ↓ Bottom of the body ↓ Glass cleaning ↓ Alloy steel wheels ↓ Chrome parts ↓ Plastic parts ↓ Interior cleaning ↓ Floor mats ↓ Seat belts ↓
To maintain the good appearance of your car, it is necessary to carry out regular maintenance.
To preserve the paintwork of the car body, it is necessary to wash the car as soon as possible in the following cases:
- After the rain.
- After driving along the coast.
- After soot, bird droppings, plant sap, metal particles, insects, etc. have gotten onto the surface of the car.
- After dust or dirt sticks to the surface.
Try to park or place your car in a garage or under a canopy.
When parking outdoors, choose a shady spot or cover your car with a cover. Put the cover on or take it off carefully so as not to scratch the paint.
Car wash
Remove dirt with a damp sponge and plenty of water. For thorough cleaning, use mild soap or detergent (special soap for cars or universal dishwashing detergent), along with clean and warm (but not hot) water.
CAUTION: Do not use harsh laundry soaps, gasoline, strong cleaning chemicals or solvents.
Spray the entire machine with plenty of clean water.
The inner flanges, door flaps and hinges, joints and bonnet are particularly susceptible to road salt and harmful substances. Therefore, these areas should be cleaned regularly. Before washing the car, make sure that the drain holes in the lower part of the doors are open. Use a strong stream of water to remove accumulated dirt on the underbody and in the wheel arches.
To avoid marks from dried water, wipe the car dry with a damp chamois cloth.
Polishing
Regular rubbing with polishing paste protects the paintwork and helps maintain the good appearance of the car. After applying the paste, it is recommended to rub it thoroughly to remove excess.
To select the correct paste for your vehicle, please contact your Nissan dealer.
- Apply the paste only after thorough washing. When using the paste, follow the instructions included with it.
- To avoid damaging the paintwork, do not use a paste containing any abrasives or chemicals.
- If the surface is difficult to polish, it is recommended to first clean it with a resin stain remover and then apply the paste again.
To avoid dulling of the polish and the formation of circular marks, do not use mechanical polishing or aggressive polishing agents.
For black urethane or polypropylene bumpers, use only black paste or black shoe polish.
Stain removal
To avoid damage to the paintwork and the formation of permanent stains, remove resin and oil stains, industrial dust, insect excrement and plant sap as quickly as possible. Special cleaning agents are available to remove these substances. It is recommended that you contact your Nissan dealer to purchase them.
Bottom of the body
In areas where roads are treated with road salt in the winter, the underbody should be cleaned regularly to prevent dirt and salt from accumulating and causing corrosion of the underbody and suspension. Underbody seals should be checked for leaks at the beginning and end of the winter season.
Glass cleaning
Use a glass cleaner to clean the glass surface from dust and soot. In the hot sun, the glass of a parked car can become covered with a film. It is recommended to remove it with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner.
CAUTION! When cleaning the interior windows, do not use sharp-edged objects, abrasives or chlorine-based disinfectants. These materials may damage the electrical wiring or the rear window heating elements.
Alloy steel wheels
To prevent discolouration of wheels, they should be washed regularly, especially during winter in areas where road salt is used.
Chrome parts
To maintain the polish of chrome parts, they must be cleaned regularly with a non-abrasive product containing chrome.
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Plastic parts
Wash with a mild soap solution. If dirt cannot be removed, it is recommended to use special plastic cleaners. Solvents are not allowed.Interior cleaning
Regularly remove dust from the interior upholstery and seats with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. Wash vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution, then wipe dry with a soft cloth. Before using any waterproof protective covers, check the manufacturer's recommendations. Some types of waterproof covers contain chemicals in the fabric that may stain the seats.
ATTENTION!
- Do not use gasoline, solvents or other strong liquids for cleaning.
- The leather seats should be regularly polished with a leather polish, such as saddle soap, but never with automotive paste.
- Do not use waterproof protective covers unless specifically recommended.
Floor mats
The branded floor mats installed in the car are designed to extend the life of the body carpet and to make cleaning the interior easier. The mats should be properly placed in the footwells and not interfere with the operation of the pedals. The mats should be washed regularly and replaced when worn.
Seat belts
Seat belts should be cleaned with a sponge soaked in a mild soap solution. After cleaning, allow the belts to dry thoroughly. Do not allow the belts to roll up into an inertia reel while wet. To avoid a significant reduction in the strength of the belt fabric, it is STRICTLY forbidden to use bleaches, dyes or chemical solvents.