Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Operator's Manual.

Vehicle washing To wash the car, use:
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When washing the vehicle, fine and rigid
particles in sponges or brushes
could scratch or otherwise damage the
paint. This applies to both, hand-wash
or automatic car wash. Mercedes-Benz
recommends you to have your vehicle
cleaned at an automatic car wash from
the start, preferably one without brushes,
or to use plenty of water when
hand-washing your vehicle.
Do not wash the car in direct sunlight
and when the body surface is hot.
In the winter, remove salt residue
quickly and thoroughly.
a car shampoo, which is recommended
by Mercedes-Benz
a soft sponge or a washing brush
plenty of water
Spray the car down thoroughly using
plenty of water.
Wash out the sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse off with clean water.
Dry the car well with a chamois.
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After running the vehicle through an automatic
car wash, wipe any wax off of
the windshield ( page 294). This will
prevent smears and reduce wiping
noise which can be caused by residual
wax on the windshield.
Power washer
Operation
Vehicle care
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Do not use power washer to clean your
vehicle or the engine.
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