Care And Cleaning Of The Exterior; Corrosion Protection; Exterior Finish; Washing Your Vehicle - Daewoo Cielo Owner's Manual

CARE AND CLEANING OF
THE EXTERIOR

Exterior finish

The paint finish on your vehicle provides
beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and
durability.

Washing your vehicle

The best way to preserve your vehicleís
finish is to keep it clean by frequent
washings. Wash the vehicle in lukewarm
or cold water.
Do not use hot water or wash your
vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Do
not use strong soap or chemical detergent.
All cleaning agents should be flushed
promptly from the surface and not
allowed to dry on the finish.
Daewoo vehicles are designed to operate
under normal environmental conditions and
to withstand the natural elements.
However, unusual conditions, such as high
pressure car washes, may cause water
to enter inside the vehicle.
Polishing and waxing
Periodic polishing and waxing is
recommended to remove surface residue
from your paint finish. Approved products
are supplied through your Daewoo dealer.
Protecting exterior bright metal parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned
regularly to keep their luster. Washing with
water is all that is usually needed.
Use special care with aluminum trim. To
avoid damaging protective trim, never use
auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic
soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax,
rubbed to a high polish, is recommended
for all bright metal parts.
Cleaning aluminum wheels, rally
wheels, and wheel covers
Preserve the original appearance of
wheels or wheel covers by keeping them
clean and free from build-up of road dirt
and/or road salt. Regular cleaning is
recommended. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or cleaning brushes, as they
could damage the finish.
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CORROSION PROTECTION

Your car was designed to resist corrosion.
Special materials and protective finishes
were used on most parts of your car when
it was built to help maintain a good
appearance, strength and reliable operation.
Some parts which normally are not
visible(such as certain parts located in the
engine compartment and the underbody of
the vehicle) are such that surface rust will
not affect their reliability. Therefore,
corrosion protection is not needed
used on these parts.
Sheet metal damage
If your car is damaged and requires sheet
metal repair or replacement, make sure the
body repair shop applies proper anti-
corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced so that corrosion protection is
restored. (Also see "Finish damage" which
follows.)
Foreign material deposits
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting
agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys and other foreign matter may
damage vehicle finishes if left on painted
surface.
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