Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Use a damp, clean, lint-free and soft cloth to clean the surfaces.

For heavy soiling use a special solvent-free cleaning product.

Polish the chrome and aluminium trim parts using a soft, dry cloth.

NOTICE

To ensure that the chrome and aluminium parts are not damaged:

Do not clean or polish in direct sunlight.

Do not clean or polish in sandy or dusty environments.

Do not use any abrasive care products (e.g. cream cleaners).

Never clean with insect removing sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar products.

Do not polish any dirty surfaces.

Do not use solvent-based cleaning products.

Do not use any hard wax.

NOTICE

Chrome rims or wheel covers may also have an additional varnish finish and may not be treated using chrome or aluminium cleaning agents or chrome or aluminium polish. Instead, a normal commercially available paint cleaning product should be used.

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