Daf LF.book - Peterbilt Motors Company

Inspections and Maintenance
Cleaning the cab
Depending on the vehicle's operating conditions, the external paintwork of the cab is
subject to attack by corrosive substances, for example road salt, grit and polluted
air. For instance, road salt and air pollution.
The paintwork must therefore be cleaned regularly.
When cleaning the cab, make sure that:
- no caustic cleaners are used
- no hard brushes are used
- all seams, gaps and door shut-lines are thoroughly cleaned.
Waxing the cab
The paintwork of new vehicles is waxed to protect it against the elements.
After a time this wax coating will gradually wear away as a result of cleaning and
other external influences.
To give corrosive substances less chance of attacking the paint, it is advisable to
protect the paintwork with a new wax coating at least twice a year.
It is advisable to use wax for this.
Your authorized Service dealer can advise you about additional anti-rust treatment
and maintenance of the paintwork when the vehicle is in service.
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