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CAUTION
Waxes containing high abrasive compounds
should not be used. These waxes remove rust
and stain effectively from the paintwork, but
are harmful to the finish of the paint, because
they also remove paint/clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy sur-
faces such as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.
Do not use gasoline, benzine, kerosene or
paint thinners to remove road tar or other dirt
from the vehicle surface.
Do not put wax on the areas having black
matte coating because it can cause uneven
discoloration, patches, blurs, etc. If these get
wax on them, wipe the wax off right away
with a soft cloth and warm water.
On vehicles with sunroof, be careful not to
apply any wax on the weatherstrip (black
rubber) when waxing the area around the
sunroof opening.
If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot
maintain a weatherproof seal with the sun-
roof.
Polishing
If painted surfaces have been severely dam-
aged and lost their original luster and color
tone, polish the surface lightly with a fine
polishing compound. Avoid limiting your
polishing to the damaged surface only; polish
a somewhat wider area, moving the polishing
cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply a
coat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
Damaged paint
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat
should be touched up as soon as possible with
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tires
carefully for damage to the paint caused by
flying stones, etc. The paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle
information code plate located on the front
passenger door sill.
Cleaning plastic parts
Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If the vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black
rough surface of the bumper, molding or
lights, the surface may appear white in color.
In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water
and a soft cloth or chamois.
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CAUTION
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough
scrubber as these may damage the plastic
surface.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
CAUTION
Do not use wax containing compounds (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the plas-
tic surface.
Do not let plastic parts get soiled with gaso-
line, oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases,
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paint thinner, and sulfuric acid (battery elec-
trolyte), as such substances will cause stains,
cracks, or discoloration.
If any of these get on a plastic part, wipe
them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a
mild solution of soap and water. Then rinse
them immediately with water.
Chrome parts
To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome
parts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, and
apply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the
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chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a
commercially available chrome polish.
Aluminum wheels
1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that can-
not be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the
wheels.
3. Dry the wheels thoroughly using a cham-
ois leather or a soft cloth.
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