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6. APPEARANCE CARE
WASHING
1.
Wash your Mazda often to prevent dirt, salt.
chemicals and other
matter from
damaging the
finish.
This
is particularly important if you
live
in
coastal areas or where salt
o-
r
chemicals are
used
on the roads.
2. As
time
goes
on,
tree
sap, insects and road tar
may
be
difficult
to
remove with
water alone.
Use
a
mild
soap solution
for washing.
then
rinse
with
clear water immediately.
Caution:
1.
After
washing the
vehicle, test the
brakes to
see
if
they
have
been affected
by
water.
2.
Do
not wash in direct sunlight or when the body
metal is warm.
3. Wiping dust
o
r
dirt off with a
dry
cloth will
scratch
the
finish
.
POLISHING AND WAXING
The
vehicle
should
be
washed
and dried before being
polished.
Use
a good grade of polish or
wax
suitable
for
a
high·quality synthetic finish. A polish
co nta ining
a
large
amount
of abrasive will
do the job
quickly
but will
also remove
the
paint
and
may
etch or damage
bright metal
parts.
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BRIGHT METAL PARTS
1. Use
tar remover rather than knives or other sharp
objects to -remove
road tar and
insects.
2.
To
protect these surfaces
from
corrosion, apply
a
coating
of wa
x
or
chrome preservative and
rub
to
a
high pol ish.
3.
During
winter weather
.
or in coastal areas, cover
the chromed
parts
with a somewhat heavier coating
of the wax
or
preservative; if necessary,
coat
the
parts with non·corrosive petroleum jelly or other
protective compound.
Caution:
Do not use auto or chrome
polish, steam, or caustic
soaps to
clean aluminum.
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