Waxing; Finish Damage Repair - Kia Spectra 2006 Owner's Manual

Kia spectra 2006
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Maintenance

Waxing

Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
1
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
2
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer's instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
3
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
4
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure
to re-wax these areas even if the rest
5
of the vehicle does not yet need wax-
ing.
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✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Wiping dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth will scratch the
finish.
• Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents con-
taining highly alkaline or caustic
agents
on
chrome-plated
anodized aluminum parts. This
may result in damage to the pro-
tective coating and cause discol-
oration or paint deterioration.

Finish damage repair

Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major
repair expense.
or
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and
requires any metal repair or
replacement, be sure the body shop
applies anti-corrosion materials to
the parts repaired or replaced.

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