SWISSVAX – Handbook
VIII.2 The third Element – Nano Express
VIII.3 The missing Element – Interior
I.1 WHEELS FIRST
Before Washing
In order to ensure that your precious efforts of washing the car are not ruined immediately by soiling them from wheel cleaning, always start by cleaning the wheels.
WHEEL
Brake dust which consists of aggressive metallic particles can cause permanent damage to the surface of your rims. This is why you should never forget the wheels when washing the car. Only thorough and regular care of your wheels will ensure that your rims remain spotless eyecatchers on your automobile.
For the ultimate protection and shine we recommend you to wax your wheels regularly. Please follow the related instructions in Swissvax Autobahn Wheel Wax.
HOW TO USE SWISSVAX WHEEL Cleaner Concentrate
1. Rinse the wheels thoroughly with a pressure washer (do not use a steam washer) or a powerful water gun. Never use a pressure washer on the tyre side walls as this could damage the tyres.
2. Pour Swissvax Wheel Cleaner concentrate into a Swissvax Mixing Bottle up to the 1:1 mark. Mix it with water in the correct ratio («1:1» for first application, «1:2» for heavily soiled wheels and «1:3» for normally soiled wheels), spray onto the rims and allow to work in for a minute or so.
3. Clean the wheels with a Swissvax Wheel Brush and a Swissvax MicroWash microfibre cloth (yellow). Also check the CARE TIP below.
4. Thoroughly rinse off the wheels again with clean water and dry them after washing the car.
IMPORTANT
Take care not to allow the Wheel Cleaner to work on the rims longer than 5 minutes. Never use Swissvax Wheel undiluted!
CARE TIP – Chrome rims
When cleaning chrome-plated rims, we recommend you to wet the entire wheel again with water and shampoo after you have finished cleaning them. This effectively prevents ugly lime scale and water spots.
CARE TIP – Stubborn dirt
Use Swissvax Wheel Professional to remove really stubborn dirt. For more information, please contact your Swissvax care centre or your local Swissvax agent.
I.2 SPARKLING RIMS
AUTOBAHN
What is PTFE?
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin forms part of the class of paraffinic polymers which all have some or all of the hydrogen replaced by fluoride. The original PTFE resin was invented by DuPont in 1938.
PTFE is a completely fluorinated polymer manufactured by free radical polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene. With a linear molecular structure of repeating –CF-CF2- units, PTFE is a crystalline polymer with a melting point of approximately 621°F (327°C). Its density is 2.13 to 2.19 g. PTFE offers an exceptional resistance to chemicals and its coefficient of friction is lower than almost any other material.
Endurance test
Originally, this product was developed for German customers with fast cars with wheels made from aluminium or magnesium. The product has been tested on German motorways (Autobahns) at speeds of more than 300 km/h, in Switzerland on the heavily salted roads during the winter months and on race tracks in Germany and Austria.
The result
Swissvax Autobahn Wheel Wax enhances the surface of your wheels with a visible smooth shine and helps repel dirt. Brake dust, road salt, moisture and other road contaminates can hardly penetrate the protective coating of heat-resistant carnauba wax enhanced with PTFE. Wheel cleaning will only take a fraction of the time it used to take. Swissvax Autobahn Wheel Wax can be used safely on aluminium, polished aluminium, coated aluminium, magnesium, chrome or coated surfaces.
HOW TO USE SWISSVAX AUTOBAHN PTFE Wheel Wax
1. Clean wheels thoroughly (as described under “Wheels first”).
2. New wheels need to be pre-treated with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Regular, used wheels with the Paint Rubber and Cleaner Fluid Regular (see index).
3. Apply Autobahn wheel wax evenly using a Swissvax Puck applicator (black).
4. Let the wax work in for 10 minutes.
5. Polish to a high gloss using a Swissvax MicroPolish microfibre cloth (blue), keep turning the cloth to expose a clean surface.
I.3 TYRE CHECK
PNEU
Jet black tyres
As every participant of a Concours d’Elégance knows, shiny tyre walls are an absolute must! Jet-black tyres with a natural sheen add the perfectly finished touch to an immaculately detailed automobile. And there are various ways to achieve this goal: some are relatively easy, while others require more effort. The most important aspect though is to ensure that the option you choose is beneficial for the tyres and causes no damage.
Pneu
Swissvax Pneu is an emulsion consisting of gloss agents and preservatives. It replenishes moisture lost from the rubber compound and protects the surface from discoloration and cracking. Swissvax Pneu is proverbially easy to apply and guaranteed doesn’t harm your tyres, rims or paintwork. Swissvax Pneu is ideal both for standard black and for whitewall tyres.
HOW TO USE PNEU Tyre Care
1. Wash tyres and allow them to dry.
2. Spray Swissvax Pneu directly onto tyre surfaces or apply Swissvax Pneu with a Swissvax Tyre-Brush or Wax Applicator (black).
3. Allow to work in for five minutes. The milky white film will turn into a deep black surface.
4. Use a clean Swissvax Cloth to wipe off any overspray or residues on wheel rims, wheel trims or chrome spokes.
IMPORTANT
Do not use on motorcycle tyres due to risk of skidding!
CARE TIP
On windy days, we recommend you to apply Swissvax Pneu with a Swissvax Tyre-Brush or a Swissvax Puck applicator (black). Spraying it directly onto tyre side walls could cause residues on the paintwork.
I.4 WHITEWALL TYRES
PNEU WHITE
Für das perfekte Erscheinungsbild
Some vintage and classic cars are perfectly complimented with whitewall tyres. However, these elegant tyres are not in particular easy to clean, not to mention the consequences of an accidental contact with kerbstones leaving “permanent” marks.
Effortless cleaning of white wall tyres
Pneu White is a powerful whitewall tyre cleaner which removes dirt and yellow discoloration from white tyre side walls with ease. However, as a general rule, dark brown staining (usually seen on postvulcanised whitewalls) cannot be completely eliminated.
HOW TO USE PNEU WHITE Whitewall Tyre Cleaner
1. Use rubber gloves and eye protection.
2. Mist Pneu White onto the Pneu White applicator (included in the scope of delivery).
3. Clean the whitewall thoroughly with the moist pad and rinse with clean water. It may be necessary to repeat this process to remove stubborn dirt / discoloration.
4. Let the tyres dry and then spray with Pneu wheel emulsion.
