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HANDBOOKFOR HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR CARE

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Alcanta Cleaner 57Anti-Nebel (Anti Fog) 54Autobahn 10Car Bath 21Cleaner Fluid Regular 29Cleaner Fluid Medium 32Cleaner Fluid Strong 34Cleaner Fluid Professional 36Cleaning Brush 58Crystal 54Elephant Museum Formula 63Engine 18Fabric for fabric tops 15Fabric textile cleaner 56Hydralip 20Leather brush 58Leather care 58–64Leather Cleaner 58Leather Cleaner Forte 58Leather dye 60Leather Glaze 61Leather Gloss Corrector 62Leather Healer 60Leather Milk 59Leather preserver 63Leather sanding pad 64Leather Softener 64

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Matt paintwork 50Metal Polish 52Motor Shine 18Nano Express 68Opaque line for matt paintwork 50Paint Rubber 31Paintwork preparation 29–39Pneu 12Protecton 22Protecton matt 22Quick care 66–69Quick Finish 66Rain-X 54Smart-Bucket 20Special waxes 45–49The art of composition 40The Swissvax concept 26Universal waxes 42–44Upkeep schedule 28Vinyl Clean 16Vinyl Clear 16Waschpudel™ 20Wax 356 49Wax Blau-Weiss 45Wax Concorso 43Wax Crystal Rock 44Wax Divine 44Wax Finesse 47Wax Glacier 48Wax Mirage 42Wax Mystery 43Wax Nitro 49Wax Onyx 42Wax Samuraï 47Wax Scuderia 46Wax Shield 48Wax Viking 46Wax Zuffenhausen 45Wax application 40Wax Shield application 41Wheel 8Whitewall tyres 13Wood Polish 65

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Swissvax is a comprehensive car caresystem. It consists of integrated washing,cleaning and nourishing products.

Like many unique products, our waxeswere originally designed around thefamily kitchen table. The old Anwanderchemist’s shop in Zurich was both thelaboratory and the production site forthe first tins of “Antikwachs” – a waxformulation specially developed forantique furniture and lacquers.

Since producing those first tins of pre-cious “Antikwachs”, the Anwander familyhas devoted itself to paints, lacquersand waxes for over three generations.The natural waxes for cars were originally produced solely for the useof Hans Anwander, the grandfatherand the founder of the company. Overthe years, the original formulationshave been continually adapted inresponse to customer needs, environ-mental requirements and technologicalchanges.

The Swissvax products are still blendedand each tin filled exclusively by handto this day. The high-quality ingredientsand the complex formulas do not per-mit industrial production.

In our passion to manufacture the bestwaxes and car products, we simplyrefuse to make any compromises. Weinvite you to experience the Swissvaxsensation that makes our products sofamous throughout the world.

WAX MANUFACTURERS SINCE 1930

The Swiss reputation for quality andprecision is echoed in our products.For over three generations, we atSwissvax have been dedicated carenthusiasts and collectors. Our uniqueproducts do not have to meet salestargets or a production budget, whichis what makes them what they aretoday – top-quality care products fromperfectionists for perfectionists.

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Unlike conventional polishes, Swissvaxwaxes do not contain abrasives andcan be used on all types of paintwork,including even old nitro lacquers,modern water-based paint systemsand so-called nanopaints.

The Swissvax system consists of twocomponents: a cleaning prewax oiland the wax itself. The waxes are easyand pleasant to apply. No whiteresidue is left and the waxes do notbuild up on rubber seams or alongedges.

Carnauba is the world’s hardest, purest,most transparent and also mostexpensive natural wax. It is harvestedfrom the upper side of the leaves ofthe «Copernica prunifera», a fan palmnative to Northern Brazil, and is gradedaccording to colour and clarity. Thehighest quality is classified as raregrade-one carnauba and is used in ourSwissvax waxes. The level of shineincreases with the percentage of car-nauba used in a wax formulation.While conventional car waxes have acarnauba wax content of about 3 to5%, Swissvax formulations contain 30%to over 76% by volume (one of thehighest concentrations available onthe market).

Unlike ordinary polishing waxes thatsimply polish a paint surface shiny,while the lower layers of paint dry outand slowly “starve”, the Swissvax car-nauba formulations, enriched withpassion fruit, orange, avocado andvanilla oils, restore the deep shine tothe paintwork, resulting in an intense,unique “wet look” which has long beenthe delight of collectors and enthu -siasts around the world.

THE DIFFERENCE

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Swissvax Master Collection

We firmly believe that regular car caremust be easy car care. We have there-fore developed unique products thatwill help our customers to return theirfour-wheeled investment to show-room appearance in a relatively shorttime.

Enthusiasm and the use of the correctcare products alone are still no guaran-tee for good results. To achieve thedesired effect, it is important that theproducts are applied in the rightsequence and using special care tech-niques.

On the following pages we will sharewith you our recommendations for theoptimum care of your car. To avoidunnecessary effort, we recommendthat you follow these instructions care-fully.

Trust our know-how and our Swissvaxproducts and your car will appearexactly the way you want it – perfect!

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Manufacturer for Rolls-Royce Motorcars car care kit

Manufacturer for Automobili Lamborghinicar care kits

Manufacturer for Spyker Cars N.V.car care kit

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Before washing

To ensure that the work of the car washis not ruined immediately, always startby cleaning the wheels.

Wheel cleaning

Brake dust can cause permanent dam-age to the surface of your rims, so youshould never forget the wheels whenwashing the car. Only thorough andregular care of your wheels will ensurethat your rims remain a highlight ofyour vehicle.

For best protection and shine, washyour wheels regularly. Follow theinstructions in Swissvax AutobahnWheel Wax.

CARE TIP Chrome rims

When cleaning chrome-plated rims,it is advisable to wet the entirewheel again with water and sham-poo after the last rinse. This largelyeliminates ugly lime scale and waterspots.

CARE TIP Stubborn dirt

Use Swissvax Wheel Professional toremove really stubborn dirt. Formore information, contact yourSwissvax care centre or your localSwissvax agent.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Rinse the wheels thoroughly with ahigh-pressure washer (do not usesteam) or by using a hose adjusted toemit a powerful water jet. Never use ahigh-pressure cleaner on the tyre wallsas this could damage the tyres!

2. Pour Swissvax Wheel Cleaner con-centrate into a Swissvax Mixing Bottleup to the 1:1 mark. Mix with water,spray onto the rims and allow to workin for a minute or so. («1:1» for firstapplication, «1:2» for heavily soiledwheels and «1:3» for normally soiledwheels).

3. Clean wheels with a Swissvax WheelBrush and a Swissvax MicroWashmicrofibre cloth (yellow). Also see theCARE TIP on the opposite page.

4. Thoroughly rinse off the wheelsagain with clean water and dry afterwashing the car.

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Take care not to allow the WheelCleaner to work on the rims longerthan 5 minutes. Never use SwissvaxWheel in undiluted form!

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Endurance test

Originally, this product was developedfor German customers with fast motorcars with alloy or magnesium wheels.The product has been tested on Germanmotorways (Autobahns) at speeds ofmore than 300 km/h, in Switzerland onthe heavily salted roads during thewinter months and on race tracks inGermany and Austria.

Wheel wax

Swissvax Autobahn Wheel Waxenhances the surface of your wheelswith a visible smooth shine and helpsrepel dirt. Brake dust, road salt, mois-ture and other road contaminates canhardly penetrate the protective coat-ing of heat-resistant carnauba waxenhanced with PTFE1. Wheel cleaningwill take only a fraction of the time itused to take. Swissvax AutobahnWheel Wax can be used safely on alu-minium, polished aluminium, coatedaluminium, magnesium, chrome orcoated surfaces.

WHAT IS PTFE?

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resinbelongs to the class of paraffinicpolymers that have some or all ofthe hydrogen replaced by fluoride.The original PTFE resin was inventedby DuPont in 1938.

PTFE is a completely fluorinatedpolymer manufactured by free radi-cal polymerization of tetrafluo -roethylene. With a linear molecularstructure of repeating –CF-CF2-units, PTFE is a crystalline polymerwith a melting point of approxi-mately 621°F (327°C). Its density is2.13 to 2.19 g. PTFE has exceptionalresistance to chemicals. Its coeffi-cient of friction is lower than almostany other material.

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1. Clean wheels thoroughly (as des -cribed in “Wheels first”).

2. New wheels need to be pretreatedwith Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Regular,used wheels with the Paint Rubberand Cleaner Fluid Regular (see index).

3. Apply Autobahn wheel wax evenlyusing a Swissvax Puck applicator(black).

4. Allow it to work in for 10 minutes.

5. Polish to a high gloss with a Swiss-vax MicroPolish microfibre cloth (blue).Keep turning the cloth to expose aclean surface.


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As every concours d’élégance partici-pant knows, shiny tyre walls are amust! Jet-black tyres with a naturalsheen add the finishing touch to animmaculately kept vehicle. There arevarious ways to achieve this finish:some are relatively easy, while othersrequire more effort. The main thing,however, is to ensure that what you dois good for the tyres and causes nodamage.

Pneu

Swissvax Pneu is an emulsion consist-ing of gloss agents and preservatives.It replenishes moisture lost from therubber compound and protects thesurface from discoloration and crack-ing. Swissvax Pneu couldn’t be easierto apply and is guaranteed to notharm your tyres, rims or paintwork.Swissvax Pneu is ideal both for stan-dard black and for whitewall tyres.CARE TIP

On windy days we recommend thatyou apply Swissvax Pneu with aSwissvax Tyre-Brush or a SwissvaxPuck applicator (black). Spraying itdirectly onto tyre walls could lead toresidue being left on the paintwork.

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Whitewall tyres

Some vintage and classic cars looktheir best with whitewall tyres. However, these elegant tyres are noteasy to clean, and inadvertent contactwith kerbstones can leave permanentmarks.

Pneu White

Pneu White is a powerful whitewalltyre cleaner which removes dirt andyellow discoloration. However, darkbrown staining (usually seen on post-vulcanised whitewalls) cannot as a rulebe eliminated completely.

USING PNEU

1. Wash tyres and allow them to dry.

2. Mist Swissvax Pneu onto tyre sur-faces or apply Swissvax Pneu with aSwissvax Tyre-Brush or Wax Applica-tor (black).

3. Allow to work in for five minutes.The milky white film will turn a deepblack.

4. Use a clean Swissvax Cloth towipe off any overspray or residueson wheel rims, wheel trims or chrome spokes.

IMPORTANTDo not use on motorcycle tyres dueto risk of skidding!

USING PNEU WHITE

1. Use rubber gloves and eye protec-tion.

2. Mist Pneu White onto the PneuWhite applicator provided.

3. Clean the whitewall thoroughlywith the moist pad and rinse withclean water. It may be necessary torepeat this process to remove stub-born dirt/discolouring.

4. Let the tyres dry and then spraywith Pneu wheel emulsion.


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Fabric tops

Fabric tops do not need a completeclean each time the car is washed – onthe contrary. When cleaning a fabricroof, never use washing detergents orother cleaning agents intended for thekitchen or bathroom, as these willleach the rubber and the waterproof-ing of the roof. Therefore, only use spe-cially designed tested products, suchas Swissvax Fabric, to clean and carefor your vehicle’s fabric top.


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Vinyl tops

Vinyl tops are less susceptible tobleaching and the effects of dust. Ifnecessary, cars with vinyl roofs can bewashed in an automatic car wash, pro-vided the top has a glass rear window.Light-coloured roofs in particularshould still be cleaned every week toensure that dirt has no chance to getestablished. It is important not to usealkaline cleaning agents for this pur-pose, as they soften the special adhe-sives used to waterproof the top’sseams. We recommend that you useSwissvax Vinyl Clean, together with aSwissvax Cleaning Brush and a Swiss-vax MicroWash microfibre cloth (yellow).

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1. Fill a Swissvax Mixing Bottle to the«1:2» mark with carbonated mineralwater.

2. Add Swissvax Fabric concentrate upto the «1:3» mark.

3. Gently shake the Mixing Bottle.

4. Spray the Swissvax Fabric solutionevenly over the area you are treatingand use a Swissvax Cleaning Brush tobrush out the fabric along the grain.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE PNEU

5. Rinse the top with plenty of freshwater and allow to dry.

6. Recoat the fabric top with profes-sional Swissvax Lotos protectant.


1. Wash the top.

2. Apply Protecton evenly with a drycloth or a Swissvax Wax Applicator(black), pressing firmly.

3. Allow to work in for 20 minutes.

4. Buff the surface, using a clean Swiss-vax Cloth and applying gentle pressure.


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Cleaning vinyl windows

Use Swissvax Vinyl Clean for regularcleaning of vinyl windows. It will keep your vinyl windows flexibleand clear for years to come.


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Vinyl window restorer

Flexible vinyl rear windows areextremely scratch-sensitive and tendto become yellow and dull with age.Our Swissvax Vinyl Clear was devel-oped for gentle, non-damaging careand restoration of flexible vinyl win-dows. Small to medium-sized scratch-es disappear and the windowbecomes transparent again.

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1. Use a Swissvax Cotton Applicator(white) to apply Swissvax Cleaner FluidVC over a small area in an even back-and-forth (not circular) motion. Avoidcontact with the roof fabric and removeany residue immediately with a wetSwissvax MicroWash microfibre cloth(yellow).

2. Polish the treated area with shortreciprocating strokes using a cleanSwissvax Cotton Cloth or MicroAbsorbcloth (pink). > Repeat 1 + 2 if necessary

3. Warm the supplied Swissvax PlasticScreen Wax with your finger in a gentlecircular motion. Apply the wax sparinglywith your fingertips to the prepared surface.

4. Wait two minutes and buff to a glossusing a clean Swissvax MicroPolishmicrofibre cloth (blue) or a SwissvaxCotton Cloth.

5. Use Swissvax Vinyl Clean for regularcleaning of vinyl windows. It will pre-vent your vinyl windows from gettingdull and keep them flexible for years tocome.


1. Shake the bottle well.

2. Use a moist Swissvax Cotton Clothor Swissvax Cotton Applicator (white)to apply Vinyl Clean to the inside andoutside of the vinyl window.

3. Immediately wipe the window dryusing a clean Swissvax Cotton Cloth.

> Repeat if necessary

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Apply Swissvax Vinyl Clear and/orVinyl Clean to both the inside and theoutside surfaces of vinyl windows.


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Engine wash

Although dust and water splashesbuild up over time, they do not actuallydamage the engine. The time for anengine wash is after the winter, whenwater and road salt have splashed upand left a white deposit. The best placeto clean the engine is at a commercialself-service carwash. This ensures thatcleaning agents and (for older cars)rinsed-off oil do not get into thegroundwater. Aggressive products,such as acid-based cold cleaners,should not be used to loosen dirt,however, since they can damage elec-trical and plastic components. Water-soluble engine cleaners are more suit-able. We recommend Swissvax Engine,a concentrate with citrus oil additives,that can be diluted with water.


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Swissvax Motor Shine is not suitablefor motorcycle engines. Use Swiss-vax Nano Express instead (suppliedin the Swissvax Bike Kit).

Engine sealer

Swissvax Motor Shine seals the engine,accessories, ignition cables, hoses etc.,thus protecting them from corrosion,moisture, salt and water splashes.Motor Shine is heatproof, remains per-manently flexible and keeps engineslooking as good as new.

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5. Carefully remove oil, soot andother deposits using a SwissvaxDetail Brush, reapplying Engine cleaner occasionally.

6. Spray with plenty of clean waterto rinse thoroughly.

7. Remove the plastic film and drythe engine with compressed air, ifpossible.


1. Protect the distributor, coil and sparkplugs with plastic film.

2. Fill a Swissvax Mixing Bottle up tothe «1» mark with Engine concentrate.

3. Add the correct amount of water for the desired concentration («1:1» for a heavily soiled engine bay, «1:2» for

normal soiling, and «1:3» for exhauststains on exterior paintwork).

4. Spray the Engine solution evenlyonto cool, dry surfaces and allow towork in for 3 minutes.


1. Carefully clean the engine withSwissvax Engine.

2. Shut off the ignition to avoid any riskof short-circuiting! Protect any sur-rounding paintwork and body parts.

3. Spray Swissvax Motor Shine ontocompletely dry and cool surfaces.

4. Spray on evenly in several thin layersto produce a continuous glossy film.

5. Leave to dry for 15–30 minutes.


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Automatic car washes

An automatic car wash is no problemfor a paint surface once it has beenpre-cleaned, provided modern textilerollers are used and not nylon brushes.Nylon brushes cause scratches similarto those produced by 2000-grit sand-paper! Hand washing, however, is thegentlest way to care for the paint fin-ish. Old sponges and aggressive clean-ing agents should be kept well awayfrom the paintwork. Your paint finishwill be far safer with a Waschpudel™wash pad and plenty of soft water.

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Please avoid using a washing sponge,since no matter how carefully yourinse out your sponge, a few dirt par-ticles (fine sand grains etc.) alwaysremain trapped in the pores and cancause fine scratches on your paint finish.

A Swissvax Waschpudel™ wash pad,on the other hand, can be washedafter each use and is guaranteed freeof residue for the next wash.

For washing away from home...

try the Swissvax Smart Bucket – acollapsible 20-litre bucket that will fitbehind the seat of even the smallestroadster.

For fast-action drying...

use a Swissvax Hydralip (made ofspecial medical-grade silicone)developed for drying vehicle paintfinishes. It is so easy to handle thatthe tiresome process of drying canbe completed in a fraction of thetime that it used to take.


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Never wash a vehicle in the full sunand always use enough wash water.Always keep the whole paintwork wetwith water/Car Bath solution while thecar is being washed.


1. Fill two 20-litre buckets with warmwater. Add one capful of SwissvaxCar Bath to one of the buckets.

2. Hose the vehicle down with plen-ty of clean water.

3. Using a Swissvax Waschpudel™wash pad and generous amounts ofwater, wash the vehicle from top tobottom, avoiding circular move-ments. Start with the roof, boot andbonnet. Always rinse the Wasch-pudel™ wash pad out first in thebucket of clean water and then dipit into the bucket of Car Bath solu-tion before continuing washing. Thishelps prevent annoying scratchesfrom washing.

4. Rinse off the vehicle with gener-ous amounts of clean water.

5. Dry the vehicle with a SwissvaxHydralip and a clean Swissvax Cloth.

Washing the car

A thorough but gentle wash is theideal starting point for all other work.Unfortunately, many car shampooproducts erode the paintwork overtime due to the degreasing agentsthey contain. The outdated recom-mendation to use only tap water forcar washing is also wrong. Without ashampoo, the wash solution has noway to encapsulate and “transport” thedirt away. We therefore recommendSwissvax Car Bath, a paintwork-friendlyshampoo concentrate that effectivelybreaks the bond between the dirt andthe paint surface. Its pH-neutral formu-la guarantees that your high-qualitySwissvax wax finish will not be affected.

Insects

The best procedure is to soak a Swiss-vax Cotton Cloth in lukewarm waterand place it over the insect depositsfor five minutes. Then wash off withCar Bath solution and a SwissvaxMicroWash microfibre cloth (yellow).Do not rub!. Also do not use insectsponges or the like which cause micro-scratches in the paint finish.

Always use Swissvax „Opaque“ products for matt paintwork.


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Bring out the beauty in plastic

Plastic components contain variousadditives, including plasticisers toenhance suppleness and fillers todetermine surface quality. Over time,heat, frost, solvent-based cleaningagents, UV radiation and other envi-ronmental influences affect the plas-tics, making them appear dry and brit-tle. To counteract this problem, theindustry has developed deep-actingcare products for plastics. These prod-ucts are often based almost solely onsilicon, however. Swissvax ProtectonMatt is a preservative and care productenriched with jojoba and other essen-tial oils for interior plastics. It restoresmoisture that the plastic has lost andreturns the original matt sheen to theplastic parts.

Protecton is an emulsion containinggloss and care agents with activedetergents and light-protection addi-tives and is suitable for use on bothinterior and exterior surfaces. The plas-tic is given a silky gloss finish.

Deep cleaning

It's just like skin care: first comes thedeep cleaning, followed by the care.Pore-deep cleansing is essential if youwant to achieve a pristine finish. Werecommend that you use SwissvaxPlastic Wash for a perfect, deep-actingclean and then follow this up withSwissvax Protecton or Protecton Mattto condition the surface.


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USING PROTECTON

1. Wash plastic or vinyl surfaces andallow to dry.

2. Apply Swissvax Protecton with aSwissvax Sponge-applicator (black).

3. Allow to work in for 5 minutes.The milky-white film will turn a deepblack.

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3. Rub into the surface applyingmedium pressure. You may need tospray on more Swissvax Plastic Washand change the cloth, depending onthe degree of soiling. Structured sur-faces can be cleaned using a Swiss-vax Cleaning Brush.

4. Polish with a slightly damp Swissvax Cloth.

USING PROTECTON MATT

1. Remove any dirt from the uphol-stery or plastic fittings. To clean soiledplastic parts we recommend usingSwissvax Plastic Wash. Dishwashingdetergents often achieve excellentresults on steering wheels and gear-sticks, since they are powerful degreas-ing agents.

2. Shake the bottle thoroughly.

3. Apply Swissvax Protecton Mattevenly with substantial pressure, usinga Swissvax Sponge-applicator (black).

4. After approx. 20 minutes the mattfinish will become visible.

USING PLASTIC WASH

1. Wipe the plastic or vinyl surface to be cleaned with a damp SwissvaxMicroWash microfibre cloth (yellow).

2. Spray Swissvax Plastic Wash onto aclean, Swissvax MicroWash microfibrecloth (yellow) or directly onto the plastic surface and apply evenly overthe entire surface.

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Best results are obtained whenSwissvax Protecton or ProtectonMatt is applied with a SwissvaxSponge-applicator (black). For hard-to-reach areas (e.g. ventilation noz-zles), try our Swissvax Detail Brush.

For time-saving cleaning and care of exterior plastics, Swissvax NanoExpress also achieves impressiveresults on all materials.


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To avoid any confusion: rubber hasnothing to do with plastics. On thecontrary, rubber is a natural product,which means that most plastic careproducts should not be used on rubberparts. As rubber bcomes brittle, crackedand unsightly over the years, regularcare of all rubber parts is very important.

Rubber seals

Swissvax Gum Feed was developedexclusively for rubber and keeps rubberseals pliable for years. Even hardenedseals become soft and flexible againafter several applications. It also reliablyprevents seals from freezing up in thewinter.

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Large rubber surfaces

Oxidation resulting from oxygen, UVradiation, salt, etc. makes rubber lookunpleasantly brownish, “sulphuredout” and generally neglected. SwissvaxPneu is an emulsion containing glossand care agents with active detergentsand light-protection additives. Itreplenishes lost moisture in the rubbermixture and protects the surface fromdiscoloration and cracking.


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1. Wipe seals with a damp SwissvaxCloth.

2. Apply Swissvax Gum Feed evenlyusing a Swissvax Sponge-applicator(black) or with your fingers, working in one direction only.

3. Allow Swissvax Gum Feed to work in for 30 minutes.

4. Once seals have been treated, buffgently with a clean Swissvax Cloth.


1. Clean rubber surfaces and allowthem to dry.

2. Simply spray on Swissvax Pneu or apply it with a Swissvax Tyre-Brushor Swissvax Puck applicator (black).

3. Allow to work in for 5 minutes. Themilky-white film will take on a deepblack colour.

4. Wipe off any residue on the bodyand/or wheels with a clean SwissvaxCloth.


26BRILLIANT RESULTS

Maintaining the “as new” look

To keep your new car looking newfrom the very start, we highly recom-mend that you have the paintworksealed with Swissvax upon purchase:this way, the “as new” appearance ispreserved for much longer and reliableprotection of the paintwork is guaran-teed. It's best to be on the safe side.

«Swissvax Paint Protection System»Protecting your car from day one

Nowadays, new cars are often dis-patched with merely a thin plastic filmfor protection. Your local dealer saveson the finish work and you receive anew car with virtually unprotectedpaintwork. When you purchase a newvehicle, ask your brand dealer to havethe vehicle treated with the SwissvaxPaint Protection System prior to deliv-ery or place the vehicle in the capablehands of a Swissvax Car Care Center.Treat yourself to peace of mind in theknowledge that you can provide thesubsequent car care using the appro-priate products.

First impressions

The perfect paint finish on your car islike a calling card, so you should exer-cise care in choosing the right prod-ucts for optimum results. After all, agood craftsman only works with high-quailty tools. And when you do thiswork you are investing the most valu-able asset you have – your time!

Enjoying your car

With the correct approach to vehiclecare – regular washing followed byreapplication of preservatives – youhave nothing to fear from environ-mental influences, in summer or inwinter. Appropriate, regular car carewill not only increase but also extendthe enjoyment you derive from yourcar. In fact, everything you do for yourcar’s “skin” is guaranteed to pay off – interms of a longer life span (combinedwith a very attractive appearance) andmany miles on the road together.

The best for the best

To achieve this, choose a premium carcare system like Swissvax – admittedlythe most expensive, but also the bestcar wax in the world. No wonderSwissvax products are used world-wide to care for many of the mostvaluable vintage cars and manufactur-ers such as Rolls-Royce, Spyker, Lam-borghini and Mercedes-Benz offertheir customers high-quality Swissvaxproducts in their own car care ranges.


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Problems?

Some problems can be solved, otherscannot – and we are well-placed toadvise you. In difficult cases, satisfactoryresults often depend on in-depthmaterial expertise and many years ofpractical experience. So, before youresort to trial and error and risk furtherdamage, contact your local Swissvaxrepresenta tives, who will be happy to analyse the problem professionallyand provide you with appropriateadvice, free of charge.

Improving your skills

If you would like to learn more aboutcar care, contact us for informationabout our Swissvax exterior and interior care seminars at which pro-fessionals pass on important know-how about the right way to achievethat special, lasting shine.

Upkeep schedule!

We recommend that you follow theupkeep schedule table overleaf toensure that you car always looks theway you want it – simply perfect!


The Swissvax concept

The essence of the Swissvax concept isthat all the products have proved theireffectiveness in practice and logicallyoverlap and complement one another.This ensures that all parts of your vehi-cle can be kept in immaculate condi-tion down to the very last detail.

Non-abrasive paintwork preparation

The first step towards a perfectly fin-ished vehicle is the essential pretreat-ment with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Reg-ular. Cleaner Fluid Regular isabrasive-free, using instead “heavy”polishing oils to give the vehicle paint-work a baby-smooth surface andensuring the necessary foundation forsubsequent sealing with a Swissvaxcarnauba wax of your choice by com-pletely removing any layers of old waxand other deposits.

Scratched paintwork

Minor scratches are removed withCleaner Fluid Regular. The followingpages will show you how and withwhat Cleaner Fluid products you cansolve problem cases too.

Easy sealing

Sealing your paintwork with Swissvaxwaxes is both easy and pleasant com-pared to conventional vehicle polishes.Simply apply a thin layer with the sur-face of your hand, leave for a few min-utes and polish off easily, withoutannoying residue or never-ending pol-ishing. Swissvax waxes have the signifi-cant benefit of leaving no whiteresidue on the edges or in bodyworkcrevices.


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Professional care

You can provide the best protectionfor your four-wheeled investment witha systematic upkeep schedue. This willensure that your car consistently looksgood and best retains its value. Usethe table above to schedule your carcare.

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Cleaner Fluid and wax Every 6–12 months (depending on mileage)

Reine WachsbehandlungEvery 3–6 months (depending on the wax)

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1. Wash and dry the car thoroughly.

2. Apply Swissvax Pneu or Protecton toall exterior plastic parts before startingwork on the paintwork. This ensuresthat the plastic parts will not absorbthe Cleaner Fluid or wax.

3. Using a Swissvax Cotton Applicator(white), apply Cleaner Fluid Regular lib-erally in an even back-and-forth, cross-wise motion (not a circular motion)over a complete area, e.g. the bonnetor both wings.

4. Spread the cleaner fluid, applyinglight pressure (with back-and-forthstrokes) until the surface is evenly“nourished”.

5. Do not let the fluid dry. Wipe off thedamp Cleaner Fluid Regular with afresh, dry Swissvax Cloth and polishthe treated paint area with short, back-and-forth movements (this makesmost painted surfaces squeak). Keepturning the cloth to expose a cleansurface. Alternatively use a SwissvaxMicroPolish microfibre cloth (blue), butnot standard, commercially availablemicrofibre cloths, as these mightscratch the surface!

Pretreatment

For pretreatment use Swissvax CleanerFluid Regular. This solution preservesand nourishes the paintwork using“heavy” polishing oils and contains noabrasives. It removes minor scratches,tar, tree resin and old wax completely.However, Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Regu-lar stops at the underlying paint layerwithout scratching it.

Although conventional polishes dothe same job with abrasives, the dis -advantage with them is that they startscouring away at the paint as theirabrasive particles continue workingthrough a new paint layer.

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Prepare all the paintwork, frontal areasand possibly wing mirrors using theSwissvax Paint Rubber. This is a mineral-based elastic compound that gentlyremoves deposits from the paint sur-face without harming the paint itself.The Swissvax Paint Rubber effortlesslyremoves mist marks, paint oversprayand industrial residue, leaving a finesmooth paint surface. We recommendthat you pretreat your car with thePaint Rubber from a vehicle age of sixmonths.

Follow this up by treating the paint-work with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Reg-ular. This solution preserves and nour-ishes the paintwork using “heavy”polishing oils and contains no abra-sives. It removes minor scratches, tar,tree resin and old wax completely.However, Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Regu-lar stops at the underlying paint layerwithout scratching it.

Although conventional polishes dothe same job with abrasives, the dis -advantage with them is that they startscouring away at the paint as theirabrasive particles continue workingthrough a new paint layer.


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1. Wash and dry the car thoroughly(only if the Paint Rubber was not usedbeforehand).

2. Apply Swissvax Pneu or Protecton toall exterior plastic parts before startingwork on the paintwork. This ensuresthat the plastic parts will not absorbany Cleaner Fluid or wax.

3. Using a Swissvax Cotton Applicatorpad (white), apply Cleaner Fluid Regu-lar liberally in an even back-and-forth,crosswise motion (not a circularmotion) over a complete area, e.g. thebonnet or both wings.

4. Spread the cleaner fluid applyinglight pressure (with back-and-forthstrokes) until the surface is evenly“nourished”.

5. Do not let the fluid dry. Wipe off thedamp Cleaner Fluid Regular with afresh, dry Swissvax Cloth and polishthe treated paint area with short, back-and-forth movements (this makesmost painted surfaces squeak). Keepturning the cloth to expose a cleansurface. Alternatively use a SwissvaxMicroPolish microfibre cloth (blue), butnot standard, commercially availablemicrofibre cloths, as these mightscratch the surface!

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2. Spray Swissvax Quick Finish onto thesurface to be treated and rub the PaintRubber back and forth over the surface,applying light pressure.

3. Make sure any irregularities, such aspaint overspray or rust film, have beenremoved completely. If not, repeat theprocess until the surface is absolutelysmooth to the touch.

4. The Swissvax Paint Rubber will becomedarker over time as it removes dirt. Torestore a clean surface, knead the rub-ber until the dirt has been folded intothe interior. Your Swissvax Paint Rubbercan be reused repeatedly until it is com-pletely saturated with dirt particles.

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Pretreat all paint surfaces using theSwissvax Paint Rubber. This is a miner-al-based elastic compound that gentlyremoves deposits from the paint sur-face without harming the paint itself.The Swissvax Paint Rubber effortlesslyremoves mist marks, paint oversprayand industrial residue, leaving a finesmooth paint surface.

Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Medium is aslightly abrasive polish which is suit-able for use on paintwork that is slight-ly weathered or has minor to mediumwear. It removes fine to mediumscratches, overspray and slightly mattpatches.

Cleaner Fluid Medium is applied even-ly to the affected area, using substan-tial pressure, so that the micro-gran-ules contained rub against oneanother, wearing themselves downand making the polish progressivelyfiner. This enables you to work on indi-viduals areas, beginning each timewith a powerful abrasive effect whichis gradually reduced through rubbing,thus producing a finer and smoothersurface. The abrasive effect of CleanerFluid Medium can be easily controlledto ensure that only an absolute mini-mum of the surface layer is removed.

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3. Apply Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Medi-um evenly to the paint surface and rubin with substantial pressure using aSwissvax Puck applicator (black). Rub-bing causes the product’s micro-gran-ules to wear each other down, whichproduces a progressively finer abrasivepolish.

4. Work on one small section at a time,each no larger than 1m2. Then buff to ahigh gloss with a Swissvax Cloth orMicroAbsorb microfibre cloth (pink).

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Pretreat all horizontal surfaces, frontparts and, if necessary, the side mirrorswith the Swissvax Paint Rubber. TheSwissvax Paint Rubber effortlesslyremoves mist marks, paint oversprayand industrial residue, leaving a finesmooth paint surface.

The pretreatment of weathered orscratched paintwork requires greatcare and attention to detail. Take yourtime and do not rush. Above all, pro-ceed systematically. With severelyweathered painted surfaces, it is nec-essary to remove the top layers ofpaint mechanically.

Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Strong is amedium to strong abrasive polishwhich mechanically removes scratch-es, overspray, severe oxidation or cor-rosion (e.g. from bird droppings) fromthe painted surface.

Like Cleaner Fluid Medium, CleanerFluid Strong is applied evenly to theaffected areas of the paintwork, usingsubstantial pressure, so that the micro-granules wear each other down, mak-ing the polish progressively finer. Thisenables you to work on individualsareas, beginning each time with apowerful abrasive effect which is grad-ually reduced through rubbing, thusproducing a finer and smoother sur face.

After you have treated the problemareas with Cleaner Fluid Strong, pre -pare them for wax sealing using Clean-er Fluid Medium (not Cleaner FluidRegular!).

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3. Apply Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Medi-um evenly to the paint surface and rubin with substantial pressure using aSwissvax Puck applicator (black). Rub-bing causes the product’s micro-gran-ules to wear each other down, whichproduces a progressively finer abrasivepolish.

4. Work on one small section at a time,each no larger than 1m2. Then buff to ahigh gloss with a Swissvax Cloth.

5. Repeat the process with CleanerFluid Medium (not Cleaner Fluid Regu-lar), so that any residue from CleanerFluid Strong is dissolved! The paint-work is then ready for sealing with aSwissvax wax.

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1. Apply Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Mediumevenly to the painted surface and rub inwith substantial pressure using a Swiss-vax Puck applicator (black). Rubbingcauses the product’s micro-granules towear each other down, which producesa progressively finer abrasive polish.

2. Work on one small section at a time,each no larger than 1m2. Then buff to ahigh gloss with a Swissvax Cloth orMicroAbsorb microfibre cloth (pink).









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Pretreat all surfaces with the SwissvaxPaint Rubber. This is the basis for fine,smooth and clean paintwork.

Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Professional is ahigh-performance polish with variabeabrasive power for use with a rotarypolisher. It is designed for use on newpaintwork and on painted surfaceswith light to medium wear. CleanerFluid Professional, a one-stage polish,optimises conventional two-stage pol-ishing processes on freshly sprayedpaintwork by eliminating the need forfollow-up polishing, while still enhanc-ing the surface quality. Holograms andfog are removed completely due tothe state-of-the-art nano-polishingtechnology. The time savings areimpressive and it opens up significantnew potential for treating used vehi-cles.

Select a polisher with adjustable speed(rotary or semi-orbital machines). Toremove scratches, use higher revolu-tions in conjunction with coarser pol-ishing sponges or sheepskin polishingpads. To remove holograms and swirlmarks, select a lower speed and usesoft sponge polishing pads. Our appli-cation specialists will be pleased toadvise you competently and free ofcharge. You can contact them via tele-phone and e-mail or speak to thempersonally during a visit to our Swissproduction factory or one of our inter-national branches.

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3. To remove minor scratches, use arotary polisher with adjustable speed(300–1500 rpm) in conjunction withCleaner Fluid Professional and a Swiss-vax “fine” polishing sponge.

4. To remove slight holograms, use arotary polisher with adjustable speed(300–1500 rpm) in conjunction withCleaner Fluid Professional and a Swiss-vax “fine” polishing sponge.

5. Polishing: For the applications speci -fied in items 3 and 4, place the spongepad on the centre of the polisher. Firstmoisten the sponge pad slightly withQuick Finish. Squeeze 6-8 cm of theproduct onto the outer section of thesponge pad and spread evenly withyour finger. Start the polisher andbring it into position on the surface tobe treated. Work in a crosswise motionfor approx. 20-60 seconds per areauntil the product becomes transparent.Use a Swissvax MicroAbsorb microfibrecloth (pink) to buff up. Repeat theentire process, if necessary. The paint-work is then ready for sealing with aSwissvax wax.








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Pretreat all painted surfaces with theSwissvax Paint Rubber. The SwissvaxPaint Rubber effortlessly removes mistmarks, paint overspray and industrialresidue, leaving a fine smooth paintsurface.

The pretreatment of weathered orscratched paintwork requires greatcare and attention to detail. Take yourtime and do not rush. Above all, pro-ceed systematically. With severelyweathered painted surfaces, it is nec-essary to remove the top layers ofpaint mechanically.

Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Strong is amedium to strong abrasive polishwhich mechanically removes scratch-es, overspray, severe oxidation or cor-rosion (e.g. from bird droppings) fromthe painted surface.

After you have treated the problematicareas with Cleaner Fluid Strong, preparethem for wax sealing using CleanerFluid Professional.

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Für Mattlacke nur Swizöl «Opaque» Produkte verwenden.

USING CLEANER FLUID STRONG AND PROFESSIONAL

1. Wash and dry the car thoroughly (only if the Paint Rubber was not used before-hand).

2. Apply Swissvax Pneu or Protecton to allexterior plastic parts before starting workon the paintwork. This ensures that theplastic parts will not absorb any CleanerFluid or wax.

3. To remove scratches, use a rotary pol -isher with adjustable speed (500/300–2000rpm) in conjunction with Cleaner FluidStrong or Medium and a Swissvax “strong”or “medium” polishing sponge (dependingon the severity of the scratches). Then treatthe surface with Cleaner Fluid Professionaland a Swissvax “fine” polishing sponge pad.

4. To remove holograms, use a rotary pol-isher with adjustable speed (300–2000rpm) in conjunction with

Cleaner Fluid Strong or Medium and aSwissvax “medium” polishing sponge. Thentreat the surface with Cleaner Fluid Profes-sional and a Swissvax “fine” polishingsponge pad.

5. Polishing: Place the sponge pad on thecentre of the polisher. First moisten thesponge pad slightly with Quick Finish.Squeeze 6-8 cm of the product onto theouter section of the sponge pad andspread evenly with your finger. Start thepolisher and bring it into position on thesurface to be treated. Work in a crosswisemotion for approx. 20–60 seconds per areauntil the product becomes transparent.Use a Swissvax MicroAbsorb microfibrecloth (pink) to buff up. Repeat the entireprocess, if necessary. The paintwork is thenready for sealing with a Swissvax wax.








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It's just like skin care: first comes thedeep cleaning, followed by the caredepending on skin type. Pore-deepcleansing is the essential basis for per-fect adhesion and effective results. Theinternationally popular Swissvax con-cept follows the same principle. Ourunique Cleaner Fluid is used to achieveimmaculately deep cleaning. It isunique because this solution preservesand nourishes the paintwork withoutthe need for abrasives. Scratched andweathered paintwork can be pretreat-ed with Cleaner Fluid Medium orStrong.

The next step is to seal the paintedsurface. Waxes with a carnauba waxcontent of as much as 100% may pro-vide a high degree of shine, but arealso known to lack durability and tendtowards streaking and dust formation.The art of correct wax composition istherefore of decisive importance. Thecorrect blending of the carnauba waxwith other waxes, PTFE, fruit oils, etc. isimperative to create a wax compoundwhich not only produces outstandingresults but also will last up to one year.

The combination of making the waxesby hand and tailoring them to theneeds of different types of paintworkand application requirements there-fore forms the basis for perfect careproducts.

It is no wonder then that Swissvax is the brand of choice for vehicle manufacturers such as Rolls-RoyceMotorcars, Automobili Lamborghini,Mercedes-Benz Classic, Spyker Carsand Automobiles Bugatti.


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The classical way to apply Swissvaxwax to the paint finish is directlywith the palms of one’s hands. Firsttake a small amount of wax from thecontainer and rub it into your palms(remove any rings beforehand). Thisway, you avoid applying too muchwax and are able to feel any irregu-larities still present on the surface.

PLEASE NOTE

Swissvax waxes are great value formoney – a little goes a very longway. Be sure to apply them verysparingly. A thin layer is quite suffi-cient as long as it is continuous.Used like this, one tin should easilylast for 25 applications. Your vehiclewill then benefit from highly durablequality sealing that is much moreeconomical in terms of effort andcost than it may first appear.

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If you should notice a “streaky” fog ofwax on the paintwork during or afterapplication, rub the surface againwith a clean Swissvax MicroPolishmicrofibre cloth (blue) and allow thewax to work in for a few minuteslonger next time.

USINGPTFE WAX SHIELD

1. Pretreat the paintwork with theSwissvax Paint Rubber (see index)and Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Regular(see index). The smoother the sur-face to be waxed, the greater thePTFE effect will be, which is why aSwissvax Paint Rubber is always sup-plied with Swissvax Shield Wax.

2. Proceed as described in «Universaland Special Waxes».

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1. Apply Swissvax wax with a SwissvaxSponge-applicator (black) or with thepalm of your hand to form an even waxfilm on the paintwork.

2. Let the wax work in for several min-utes, but make sure that it does not dry.

3. Gently wipe the wax film with aSwissvax Wax Cloth (red) and then polish to a high gloss with a SwissvaxMicroPolish microfibre cloth (blue).Keep turning the cloth to expose aclean surface.

4. Do not touch the paintwork for threehours and, at the next opportunity,leave the vehicle in the sun after waxing.You will be able to observe the lustredeepening increasingly as the hours goby.

5. If necessary, buff the surface againquickly using a clean Swissvax Micro -Polish microfibre cloth (blue).

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Before a Swissvax wax is applied forthe first time, it is imperative that thepaintwork be pretreated with Swiss-vax Cleaner Fluid Regular (see index)to ensure that the wax is able tobond with the paintwork.



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Swissvax «Onyx»

Standard wax for all colours

With 30% grade-one pure Braziliancarnauba wax by volume, this waxproduces a streak-free gloss andwater-repellent protection on alltypes of paintwork. However, thisformulation is not resistant to roadsalt and is therefore less appropriatefor winter use.

Apply Swissvax waxes after pretreat-ing the surface with Cleaner FluidRegular (see index).

Swissvax «Mirage»

Premium wax for all colours

Premium wax containing 40% pureBrazilian grade-one carnauba wax byvolume for enhanced protection ofyour paintwork. Enriched with avo-cado oil and tropical fruit extracts toprovide long-lasting protection,especially in winter conditions andin case of regular use of automaticcar washes (textile brushes).


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Swissvax «Concorso»

The famous “concours” wax forthat deep, mirror-like shine

Enriched with passion fruit and apri-cot extracts, this highly-concentrat-ed formulation, with 50% of purestyellow grade-one carnauba wax byvolume, gives your paintwork ashine usually seen only on prize-win-ning classic cars.


Swissvax «Mystery»

The original secret formula

This secret formula wax, which wasoriginally reserved for Hans Anwan-der’s personal use, is based on a highcontent of the purest unbleachedgrade-one carnauba wax (55% byvolume). Mystery also contains ahigh proportion of wax esters, waxalcohols and long-chain fatty acids.Enriched with walnut, kiwi and vanil-la extracts, it also produces a sensa-tional shine on older plain lacquerfinishes in particular.


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Swissvax «Divine»

Inspired by the gleam of a Christmas tree ball

Each year, we create a special selec-tion of carnauba waxes, with over60% by volume of the purest whitegrade-one carnauba wax fromNorthern Brazil, for a mere handful ofcollectors and enthusiasts. No effortsare spared to tailor these high-glosswaxes to the requirements of whatare mostly very old paintwork finish-es.

Enriched with peach, walnut andvanilla extracts, these waxes arehand-poured and delivered in anexclusive, personally engraved acryliccasket.


Swissvax «Crystal Rock»

Paul Dalton’s State-of-the-Art Car Wax

Paul Dalton is renowned world-widefor his exceptional vehicle care talent.Reports about his «£5000 carwash»have been aired on television screensfrom Europe to Japan. His dedicationand perfectionism have been dis-played in his care of supercars inEurope, America, Asia and the MiddleEast and he is famous for his meticu-lous attention to detail. When it cameto developing his own “Crystal Rock”carnauba wax, it was clear to Paul Dal-ton that only the most exclusive man-ufacturer was worth considering – thesmall Swiss vehicle wax specialistSwissvax. Created with over 76% ofpure, ivory grade-one North Braziliancarnauba wax by volume, this state-of-the-art wax product has one of thehighest percentages of carnauba waxin the world. Despite this, “CrystalRock” remains very easy, fast andpleasant to apply. Not only does itachieve an excellent water-repellentfinish, but it also produces a stunning-ly radiant gloss on any paintwork,with a deep warmth and a mellowmirror-like finish, leaving even experi-enced concours enthusiasts lost forwords.

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Special wax for Porsche paintwork

«Zuffenhausen» is a premium waxwith a high concentration of thepurest grade-one ivory North Brazil-ian carnauba wax (40% by volume)specifically developed for the two-component coatings on modernPorsche vehicles (911 from G-model).


Swissvax «Blau-Weiss»

Spezialwachs für BMW-Lackierungen

«Blau-Weiss» ist ein Premiumwachsmit 40 Vol. % reinem elfenbeinfar-bigem und gelbem Carnaubawachsaus Nordbrasilien, welches speziellauf die von BMW verwendetenLacksysteme (ab 70er Jahre)angepasst ist und eine hohe Stand-festigkeit der Wachsversiegelunggarantiert.


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Special wax for Italian vehicles

Scuderia is a premium wax, contain-ing grade-one pure yellow carnaubawax (40% by volume), speciallydeveloped for the paint systemsused on Italian vehicles (such as AlfaRomeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lancia andMaserati). For modern Lamborghinicars, we recommend SwissvaxMirage or Concorso waxes.


Swissvax «Viking»

Special wax for Volvo and Saab

This formulation with a grade-onepure carnauba wax content of 30%by volume is designed to meet thespecial requirements of the paint-work on these cars and helps pre-vent the milky haze seen on darkerpaints while creating an optimumwater-repellent film on the paintedsurface.


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Special wax for Japanese paint systems

With 30% by volume of grade-onepure Brazilian carnauba wax, Samu-rai produces a haze-free shine on allpaintwork, while forming an opti-mum water-repellent film on thepainted surface.


Swissvax «Finesse»

Special wax for Lexus paintwork

With a high concentration of pureivory carnauba wax from NorthernBrazil (40% by volume), this formu -lation is tailor-made for the Lexusbrand (from 1988 LS400 models). Itrestores the shine to older modelswith dark paintwork and removesthat slightly “milky” appearance.


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Premium wax for white cars

Glacier is our premium wax for allwhite paint systems. With its highpercentage of grade-one pure Brazil-ian carnauba wax (40% by volume),it achieves an impressive gloss finishand reliable protection from insectdeposits and black water-run marks.


Swissvax «Shield»

with PTFE for that special “non-stick” effect

Swissvax Shield is an innovative spe-cial carnauba wax formulationenriched with PTFE to give your cara sophisticated protective shieldwhich will withstand even the harsh-est conditions due to its proverbial«non-stick» effect.


Spyker at the Automobilsalon Geneva 2009Presentation of Spyker Car Care Kit by Swissvax

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Special wax for nitrocellulose lacquers

Swissvax Nitro is the standard waxfor old nitrocellulose lacquers. Withits grade-one pure Brazilian carnau-ba wax (30% by volume), it producesa haze-free shine, while preventingthe “chalking” appearance often seenon nitro lacquers.


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Swissvax «356»

Special wax for synthetic enamel paintwork

This is a special wax, with a highlevel of pure carnauba wax (40% byvolume) plus vanilla and citrus oilextracts, which has been developedspecifically for the care and protec-tion requirements of original syn-thetic enamel paints on Germanclassic cars from the 1950s (e.g.Porsche 356, 550; Mercedes 190 SL,300 SL; Borgward).



CAR BATH «OPAQUE»WASHING

1. Add one capful of Swissvax Car BathOpaque to a 20-litre bucket of warm(not hot!) water.

2. Hose the vehicle down with plenty ofclean water.

3. Using a Swissvax Waschpudel™ washpad and generous amounts of water,wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Only wash small areas of the vehicle at atime, rinsing out the Waschpudel™wash pad frequently.

4. Hose the vehicle down with plenty ofclean water.

5. Dry the vehicle with a SwissvaxHydralip and a clean, dry Swissvax Cloth.

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1. Wash and dry the vehicle. Finger-prints and other dirt can be removedwith Swissvax Pre-Cleaner Opaque anda Swissvax Micro-Absorb microfibrecloth (pink).

2. Spray Swissvax Pre-Cleaner Opaqueonto the paintwork from a distance ofapprox. 20 cm.

3. Immediately spread the fluid evenlywith a double-folded SwissvaxMicroAbsorb microfibre cloth (pink),but do not allow to dry.

4. Turn the Swissvax MicroAbsorbmicrofibre cloth (pink) and wipe thesurface dry with the clean side.


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1. Apply Swissvax «Opaque» wax witha Swissvax applicator (black) or withthe palm of your hand to form an evenwax film on the paintwork.

2. Let the wax work in for several minutesbut make sure that it does not dry.

3. Gently wipe the wax film with aSwissvax Wax Cloth (red) and thenwipe off with a Swissvax MicroPolishmicrofibre cloth (blue). Keep turningthe cloth to expose a clean surface.

4. Do not touch the paintwork withyour hands for 3 hours. (The car canalready be driven, however.)

3 4 QUICK FINISH «OPAQUE»QUICK CARE1. Shake the bottle thoroughly beforeuse.

2. Spray Swissvax Quick Finish onto thepaintwork from a distance of approx.20 cm.

3. Immediately spread the fluid evenlywith a clean Swissvax Cloth, but do notallow to dry.

4. Polish to a high gloss with a cleanSwissvax MicroPolish microfibre cloth(blue).


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Swissvax Metal Polish removesdeposits, rust and oxidation efficiently,quickly and gently. It produces a highgloss and offers effective long-termprotection.

Chrome-plated parts

These are crucial and elegant high-lights on any vehicle. Contrary to pop-ular opinion, however, chromerequires regular care: the chromiumlayer is extremely thin and can corrodeif not maintained. Be sure to use a pol-ish that is free of abrasives.Unfortunately, chrome plating is oftenpolished with overly aggressive agents,marring its spotless gloss with uglyhairline scratches.

Nickel and brass radiators

These should be treated with a polishthat offers long-term protection fromre-oxidation. If low-quality polishes areused, re-polishing is often necessaryafter the first rainfall, as the gloss isdulled by ugly water marks.

Aluminium

Aluminium is very sensitive to overlyaggressive polishes. Only a well-bal-anced product will produce that long-lasting gloss which is so important oncylinder heads, valve covers, wheels,etc.


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1. Test the product on a concealedarea first!

2. Apply Swissvax Metal Polish to themetal surface with a disposable Swiss-vax polishing cloth, using an evenback-and-forth (not circular) motion.

3. Rub gently until the surface has anice gloss.

4. Buff to a high gloss with a SwissvaxMicroPolish cloth (blue).

5. Optionally, you can also seal the sur-face with a Swissvax wax and then buffto a shine with a Swissvax MicroPolishmicrofibre cloth (blue).


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Most manufacturers of car care prod-ucts tend to pay little attention tovehicle glass surfaces – wrongly,because the windows are just asimportant a part of the well-keptappearance of your vehicle as thepaintwork and wheels. Environmentalfactors, such as silicone, tar, insects,etc., leave traces on window exteriorsthat can adversely affect visibility,especially in the windscreen wiperarea when it is raining. Swissvax Crystalis a ready-to-use glass cleaner that willdelight even the experienced con-cours d’élégance enthusiast. It cleansin a flash, with no streaking and ordamage to special tints or films onyour windows.


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Rain-X makes water simply roll off glasssurfaces – for perfectly clear, streak-free visibility in the rain, even with lessefficient windscreen wipers. This is par-ticularly important at night with on -coming traffic. Insect residue can beremoved with only a damp cloth. Rain-X is resistant to automatic car washes.

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Anti-Fog is a durable micro-polymertreatment for long-term prevention offogging of glass and plastic windows.Windscreens, helmet visors and gog-gles stay clean without misting up. Itcan even be used on glass that isalready steamed up.

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1. Spray Swissvax Crystal evenly onto a clean Swissvax MicroWash microfibrecloth (yellow) and spread over theentire glass surface.

2. Polish the glass surface well with a second clean Swissvax MicroWashmicrofibre cloth (yellow).


1. Moisten a soft cloth with Anti-Fogand apply to cleaned interior glass sur-faces in a circular motion.

2. Allow to dry.

3. Wipe off the haze with a moistSwissvax Cloth and buff to a high glosswith a dry Swissvax Cloth.

CARE TIP

To remove any stubborn insect dirt,spray Quick Finish onto windscreenand pre-clean with the Paint Rubber.

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3. Wipe off the haze with a moistSwissvax Cloth and buff to a highgloss with a dry Swissvax Cloth.


1. Clean the exterior glass surfaceswith Swissvax Crystal.

2. Moisten standard kitchen paperwith Rain-X and apply to exterior glasssurfaces. Leave for approx. 5 minutes.Also apply to the windscreen wipers.


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Interior cleaning

Always begin by removing loose dirtwith a vacuum cleaner, using the nar-row nozzle. It is advisable to removethe carpets and mats for this purpose.Carpets/mats can also be cleanedeffectively with Swissvax Fabric. Thenwash plastic and upholstered vinyl sur-faces with Swissvax Plastic Wash. Vacu-um-clean fabric seats before cleaningwith Swissvax Fabric.

Fabrics – a closer look

Swissvax Fabric is a concentratedcleaning agent for vehicle textileswhich can be precisely mixed with car-bonated mineral water in the appro-priately marked Swissvax Mixing Bot-tle. The ready-to-use solution can thenbe sprayed on for thorough, easy andfabric-friendly cleaning of textiles infabric seat covers, vehicle carpets, inte-rior roofs and fabric tops. The advan-tage over foam-based fabric cleaners isthat Swissvax Fabric can be appliedmore finely, avoiding “cleaning rings”on the surface cleaned. Used with thewidely popular Swissvax Mixing Bottle,Swissvax Fabric is an unbeatable agentfor freshening up and cleaning alltypes of fabrics.



1. Fill a Swissvax Mixing Bottle to the«1:2» mark with carbonated mineralwater.

2. Add Swissvax Fabric concentrate tothe «1:3» mark.

3. Gently shake the Mixing Bottle.

4. Spray the Swissvax Fabric solutionevenly over the areas to be treated andallow to work in for 1-2 minutes.

5. Gently rub the surface with a softbrush or a soft, clean Swissvax Clothand then let it dry.

6. Vacuum the dry surface thoroughlywith a vacuum cleaner.

7. Always reproof the cleaned surfaces(e.g. Swissvax Lotus Fabric Shield sprayfor textiles).

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Interior cleaning

Always begin by removing loose dirtwith a vacuum cleaner, using the nar-row nozzle. It is advisable to removethe carpets and mats for this purpose.Carpets/mats can also be cleanedeffectively with Swissvax Fabric. Thenwash plastic and upholstered vinyl sur-faces with Swissvax Plastic Wash. Vacu-um-clean fabric seats before cleaningwith Swissvax Fabric.

Alcantara – a closer look

Seat covers and interior coverings inAlcantara (synthetic suede) are rela-tively robust. However, care is neededwhen cleaning Alcantara. The use ofconventional cleaners is generallyproblematic, as they contain solventswhich can weaken the Alcantara fibres.Alcanta Cleaner consists of biodegrad-able ingredients and has been special-ly developed for the regular cleaningof synthetic suede fabrics.


1. Spray Alcanta Cleaner onto a cleansponge applicator or directly onto thesurface to be cleaned. Clean the entiresurface with a dabbing action, apply-ing medium pressure.

2. Clean stubborn dirt by spraying onAlcanta Cleaner and working it in witha Swissvax Cleaning Brush in a circularmotion without pressure.

3. Pat dry with a soft cotton cloth. Donot rub!


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Swissvax Leather Cleaner is a highlyeffective, gentle-acting leather cleanercontaining biodegradable active ingre-dients and enriched with glycerine. Thiseffective but mild pH-neutral formulacan be used for regular cleaning of allleather surfaces in your vehicle and willnot attack or harm the the leather asconventional solvent-based leathercleaners may do. Due to the use of sol-vents, the latter cause the leather to agemore quickly and may even remove thecolour. Applied using a Swissvax Clean-ing Brush, Swissvax Leather Cleaner isthe ideal solution for achieving perfect-ly clean leather, ready for subsequenttreatment with a leather care or sealingproduct. Swissvax Leather Cleaner Forteis a stronger formula with enhancedcleaning power and is recommendedfor more stubborn or older soiling,either for cleaning individual spots orcomplete areas. Its strong cleansingpower is immediately visible on light-coloured leathers.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR USELEATHER CLEANER / FORTE

1. Shake the bottle thoroughly beforeuse.

2. Spray Leather Cleaner onto a cleancotton cloth or directly onto the sur-face to be cleaned. Applying mediumpressure, wipe the surface in onedirection only.

3. Clean stubborn soiling by sprayingon Leather Cleaner and working it in with a Swissvax Cleaning Brush in acircular motion.

4. Wipe dry in one direction with a softcotton cloth. Do not rub!

5. Allow leather to dry completely andthen treat with Leather Milk.

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To revive dull leather, we recom-mend using Swissvax Leather Healer,an individually customised leatherdye.

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Do not use Leather Cleaner orLeather Milk on buffalo skin orsuede.

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Swissvax Leather Milk is an easy-to-use,economical and powerful leather careproduct containing emulsifiers for allsmooth leathers. To restore and pre-serve the natural moisture balance ofthe leather, Leather Milk is enrichedwith vitamin E, glycerine and UV filters.Leather Milk is applied using a Swiss-vax Cotton Applicator (white), after thesurface has been cleaned thoroughlywith Swissvax Leather Cleaner (Stan-dard or Forte). After being spreadevenly over the leather surface, it willsoak in in one to two hours. It leavesno marks on clothing and requires noarduous re-polishing. Reapply every sixmonths.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USELEATHER MILK

1. Remove dirt and old deposits fromthe leather with Swissvax LeatherCleaner.

2. Shake the bottle thoroughly beforeuse.

3. Apply Swissvax Leather Milk evenlywith a dry cotton cloth or a SwissvaxCotton Applicator (white).

4. Leave to soak in.


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Some parts of your interior leather,such as driver seats, side mouldings,entrance panel covers, steering wheelsand gearsticks, are by nature subject togreater use and therefore willinevitably start to show signs of wear,even in vehicles that are well lookedafter. Although this is only relativelyharmless wear and tear, such asscratches or colour loss, which can beeasily rectified with the right dye, it canstill spoil the overall impression of theinterior.

Swissvax Leather Healer is a specialleather dye for restoring the colour ofleather surfaces. It is easy to apply witha small sponge, sets automatically anddoes not rub off (no cream). It is finelyand highly pigmented, producing arich colour without leaving a thicklayer of pigment, as is often unfortu-nately the case with spray-on leatherdyes. Leather Healer ensures that thecolour of your leather is accurately andevenly restored without losing thatunique leather look and feel. Afterapplying Leather Healer, you can con-tinue to care for the leather using theperfectly matched Swissvax products.

Leather Healer is available in 46 stan-dard colours or can be customised tomeet individual requirements. Contactus to find the right colour for yourapplication or simply send us a smallleather sample so that we can matchyour colour precisely.


1. First test the product on a concealedspot to observe changes.

2. Clean the leather with SwissvaxLeather Cleaner. Degrease and cleanthe areas to be treated with leatherbenzine (or lighter fluid).

3. Shake the Swissvax Leather Healerbottle thoroughly.

4. Apply Leather Healer with a spongeand in a circular motion (avoidingstreaks) or apply with a dabbingmotion

if a deeper layer is required. Repeat theprocess several times, allowing theHealer to dry between applications.

5. The next day, treat the leather withSwissvax Leather Milk.

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Swissvax Leather Glaze leather sealensures that new leather remains asgood as new. It dries within minutes,leaving no shine or change in colour.With the application of Leather Glaze,wear and tear on leather can be great-ly reduced, because the colourless protective film minimises the effects of friction. The driver’s seat, steeringwheel and gearstick are the areas mostexposed to noticeable wear, whicheven becomes visible soon after thepurchase of a new car. These areasshould be treated early on withLeather Glaze. Leather Glaze is alsoideal for protecting light-colouredleather from denim marks. Eventhough they will still appear, they canthen be easily removed with LeatherCleaner and cause no lasting damage,as is otherwise the case.


1. Clean the leather with SwissvaxLeather Cleaner. Degrease and cleanareas to be treated with leather ben -zine (orlighter fluid).

2. After cleaning or dyeing the leather,apply a thin coat of Leather Glaze care-fully using a clean sponge applicator,working from seam to seam.

3. Repeat the above step, if necessary.

4. Staining from clothing may stillappear, but it can now be easilyremoved as it is left on the LeatherGlaze coating and not on the leatheritself.

5. The next day, treat the leather withSwissvax Leather Milk.


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interior. In terms of function, LeatherGloss Corrector Glossy is the oppositeof Gloss Corrector Matt. Absolutely colourless, it restores theshine to dulled surfaces so that theyblend in with the rest of the leatherinterior, for a homogeneous look.Instructions for use is easy and thelevel of gloss can be graduallyincreased as required, by repeating theprocess until the match is perfect. If asingle piece of leather is replaced witha new piece that looks too matt, forexample, Gloss Corrector Glossy pro-vides a welcome, harmonising effect.

Matt or glossy?

Any collector or vehicle enthusiastknows the annoying yet unavoidableproblem that interior surfaces, such assteering wheels or gearsticks, can startto look shiny and worn from frequentuse, leading in time to that unappeal-ing “greasy” shine. These areas standout from the overall impression of thevehicle interior in an unattractive andneglected manner. This difference in shine spoils theentire appearance of the vehicle interi-or. This was reason enough to seek aremedy for this problem! SwissvaxLeather Gloss Corrector Matt is aninnovative solution for those “greasy”problem areas. It is simply applied tothe cleaned leather, using a smallsponge, and gives the treated surfacesa matt finish that once again matchesthe immaculate condition of the car


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