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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
520
Paint damage
Paint damage requires immediate attention to
avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the finish
regularly, for instance washing the vehicle.
Touch-up if necessary.
Paint repairs require special equipment and skill.
Contact your Volvo retailer for any extensive dam-
age.
Minor scratches can be repaired by using Volvo
touch-up paint.
Color code
Sample color code (1): US models
Sample color code (1): Canadian models
Make sure you have the right color. See also the
article "Label information" for the location of this
label.
Minor stone chips and scratches
Material:
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Primer – can
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Paint – touch-up pen
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Brush
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Masking tape
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Emery cloth
If the stone chip has not gone down to the bare
metal and an undamaged color coat remains, you
can add paint immediately after removing dirt.
NOTE
When touching up the vehicle, it should be
clean and dry. The surface temperature
should be above 60 °F (15 °C).
Related information
•
Label information (p. 524)
•
Touching up paint damage (p. 521)
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