Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Caring for and cleaning chrome and aluminum parts

Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual / Care, cleaning, maintenance / Exterior care and cleaning / Caring for and cleaning chrome and aluminum parts

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject

Clean the surface using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water.

If the surface is especially dirty, use a special solvent-free cleaning material.

Then polish chrome and aluminum parts with a soft, dry cloth.

Note

To help prevent damage to chrome and aluminum parts:

Do not clean or polish in direct sunlight.

Do not clean or polish in sandy or dusty places.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or abrasive sponges.

Do not polish dirty surfaces.

Do not use cleaning materials that contain solvents.

Do not use hard wax.

Note

Chrome wheel covers and hubcaps have an extra coating. Do not treat them with chrome care or polishing products. Use regular paint care and polishing products.

Waxing and polishing vehicle paint

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject Waxing A good coat of wax helps to protect the vehicle paint. When water no longer forms ...

Cleaning wheel rims

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject Cleaning steel wheels Stubborn brake dust can be removed with an industrial cleaner. Clea ...

See More:

Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Tire Information: Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, SST (Self-Supporting Tire)
Run-Flat Tire, General Information Run-flat tires have a reinforced sidewall in comparison to standard tires. This reduces the tendency for the sidewall to roll when there is a loss of pressure and prevents the sides of the tire from being pinched. This allows the vehicle to be driven while still ...