Exterior Care; Maintaining The Finish - Mazda 626 Owner's Manual

Appearance Care

Exterior Care

Follow all label and container
directions when using a chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warnings
and cautions.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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I Maintaining the Finish
M Washing
To help protect the finish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least
once a month, with lukewarm or cold
water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly,
the paint surface could be scratched.
Here are some examples of how
scratching could occur.
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Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
• The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
• The vehicle is washed with a
rough, dry, or dirty cloth.
• The vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or
too stiff.
• Cleansers or wax containing
abrasives are used.