Dazzling performance:
How to clean your Unimog correctly.
Dust, mud and dirt: as a reliable action vehicle, the Unimog never shies away from a challenge. So what can you do to help your all-rounder last for 25 years and more? We have all you need to know right here.
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For value retention and durability.
As a faithful companion on all roads, it won't be long before your Unimog gets itself dirty. And that means you will have to clean it. But maintenance is well worth it. Professional cleaning helps your Unimog to retain its value and ensures that it remains the durable and reliable workhorse you love.
The Four factors for flawless cleaning.
The Sinner’s circle, named after the chemist and cleaning specialist Herbert Sinner from the long-established German company Henkel, describes four factors that make for squeaky-clean results:
Chemistry, the cleaning agent
Mechanical force, the cleaning method
Temperature
Time
As a general rule of thumb: the more specialist and effective the chemical cleaning agent, the less time is needed for cleaning, the less mechanical force has to be applied and the lower the temperature required. This is where using a high-quality product pays off.
Pro cleaners for your Unimog.
For Unimog drivers who want to clean like the professionals, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has developed four special Unimog cleaners in collaboration with an experienced manufacturer - perfectly tailored to the special features of the commercial vehicle. The cleaners are dosed individually depending on the degree of soiling.
The following tables will help you to easily find the right cleaner for your material, component or type of soiling.
Which material do you want to clean?
Basic cleaning. | Intensive cleaning. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For light soiling and maintenance care. | For heavy soiling and stubborn deposits. | |||
| Vehicle cleaner | Engine cleaner | Tarpaulin cleaner | Rim cleaner | |
| Aluminium | ✔ | X | ✔ | |
| Stainless steel | ✔ | ✔1 | ✔2 | |
| Glass | ✔ | ✔1 | ✔2, 3 | |
| Plastic | ✔ | ✔1 | ✔2 | |
| Lacquer | ✔ | ✔1 | ✔2 | |
| Steel | ✔ | ✔1 | ✔2 | |
1 Organic soiling such as bird droppings, insect residues, tree resin or tar
2 Mineral soiling such as lime, cement or rust
3 Use only diluted
Which component is dirty?
Basic cleaning. | Intensive cleaning. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For light soiling and maintenance care. | For heavy soiling and stubborn deposits. | |||
| Vehicle cleaner | Engine cleaner | Tarpaulin cleaner | Rim cleaner | |
| Exhaust | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Chassis | ✔3 | ✔ | ||
| Driver's cab | ✔ | ✔1 | ✔2 | |
| Rims | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Cooler | ✔ | ✔4 | ||
| Engine | ✔ | |||
| Tarpaulin | ✔ | ✔1 | ✔2 | |
| Tyre sidewalls | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Seats | ✔3, 5 | |||
| Tank | ✔ | ✔1 | ✔2 | |
1 Organic soiling such as bird droppings, insect residues, tree resin or tar
2 Mineral soiling such as lime, cement or rust
3 Use only diluted
4 for brown colouring
5 you get the best results when using carbonated water
What type of soiling is involved?
Basic cleaning. | Intensive cleaning. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For light soiling and maintenance care. | For heavy soiling and stubborn deposits. | |||
| Vehicle cleaner | Engine cleaner | Tarpaulin cleaner | Rim cleaner | |
| Dirt/dust | ✔1 | ✔2 | ||
| Tar and asphalt | ✔3 | |||
| Road salt | ✔3 | |||
| Mud/dirt | ✔3 | |||
| Bird droppings/insects | ✔1 | ✔2 | ||
| Brake dust | ✔1 | ✔1 | ✔2 | |
| Oil and fuel stains | ✔1 | ✔4 | ✔2 | |
1 light soiling
2 Extreme soiling
3 Soiling of all intensities
4 Sensitive surfaces
Tips for cleaning Unimogs.
Know what matters: the right cleaner is vital for creating dazzling results. And top technology has to be combined with top techniques to achieve the very best results. Read on to learn about our practical tips for cleaning Unimogs.
Equipment.
Pump spray bottle/
foam gun
Spray lance
The optimum cleaning method.
Spray cleaning agent onto the brush
Apply cleaning agent to the wet vehicle
Brush from bottom to top using large strokes –
this way, the cleaning agent will trickle
downwards, acting for longer
Break up patches of stubborn dirt
using the brush
Rinse the vehicle from bottom to top
with cold, clear water
The following general principles apply:
- Do not use the cleaning agent in direct sunlight
- Test the cleaning effect in an inconspicuous area
- Do not allow the cleaner to dry
