Pflegekomponente

English translation: polish

10:11 Sep 11, 2006

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German term or phrase: Pflegekomponente

"Einige Reinigungsmittelhersteller bieten Spezialprodukte an, welche eine Pflegekomponente enthalten. Diese bilden nach der Reinigung einen feinen Film auf der gereinigten Oberfläche, welche mit einem trockenen Tuch nachpoliert werden sollte."

From a text about some sort of vending machine. This is from a section about cleaning the machine (and specifically, wiping finger marks off it).

I'm not sure exactly what is meant by "Pflegekomponene". Care component? Cosmetic component? At any rate, I cannot find a translation for it in any dictionary. TIA for your help.

Rowan Morrell KudoZ activity Questions: 2467 (none open) (62 closed without grading) Answers: 2776 New Zealand
Local time: 09:07

English translation:polish

Explanation:
This sounds like the polish component of a 'clean and polish' product. I'd suggest a rewording along the lines of 'some manufacturers... offer combined "clean and polish" products...'

sample refs:

Motorex Clean & Polish - webBikeWorldReview of Motorex Clean & Polish. ... It's not clear what the difference is between the Motorex Clean & Polish and the Motorex Protect & Shine; ...
www.webbikeworld.com/ motorcycle-cleaning-polish/motorex-clean-polish.htm

The Wenol Clean & Polish Kit includes Wenol Red, Wenol Blue and a ...Wenol Clean & Polish Kit - Aggressive or gentle, Wenol® has the formula for you! One application of Wenol® Metal Polish will convince you it’s the only ...
www.autogeek.net/wen2030t.html

Selected response from:

Ken Cox
Local time: 23:07

Grading comment

I'm going for this, although I quite liked DC's answer as well, and Cilian's suggestion was also plausible. Many thanks to everyone for your assistance - I very much appreciate it.
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Summary of answers provided

formulated for both cleaning and care

DC Josephs

conditioner / conditioning

Cilian O'Tuama

polish

Ken Cox

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26 mins confidence:

formulated for both cleaning and care

Explanation:
"car care products" googles huge(http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=... and the application (painted metal) is analogous. The "component" part is just a little awkward. hth!

DC Josephs
Local time: 23:07
Meets criteria
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English
PRO pts in category: 12

3 hrs confidence:

conditioner / conditioning

Explanation:
might work, depending on the material being treated (e.g. wood, leather, paint...)

Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Local time: 23:07
Meets criteria
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 203

4 hrs confidence:

polish

Ken Cox
Local time: 23:07
Meets criteria
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 414

Grading comment

I'm going for this, although I quite liked DC's answer as well, and Cilian's suggestion was also plausible. Many thanks to everyone for your assistance - I very much appreciate it.

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