Protecting Your Hyundai From Corrosion; Underbody Coatings - Hyundai Coupe Tiburon 2007 Owner's Manual

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APPEARANCE CARE
PROTECTING YOUR
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HYUNDAI FROM CORROSION
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In using the most advanced design
and construction practices, every
Hyundai is built to retain its original
factory finish for many years. How-
ever, long term durability is also greatly
dependant upon maintaining the vari-
ous protection systems and coatings
used in manufacture since constant
exposure to the elements will eventu-
ally result in their breakdown and loss
of effectiveness. The following sug-
gestions are made to assist in the
maintenance of the vehicle bodywork.
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UNDERBODY COATINGS

Every Hyundai passenger car receives
a full underbody and cavity injection
treatment during production. In order
that this treatment may retain maxi-
mum effectiveness, it is recommended
that the underbody receives a power
wash and a thorough inspection after
each winter season. In doing so any
accumulations of mud, which act as
moisture traps and combine with road
salts to accelerate corrosion, will be
removed. Should any damage to or
deterioration of the underbody coating
be apparent, the advice of a Hyundai
authorised repairer regarding the use of
a compatible repair material should be
sought.
NOTE:
The underbody should never be
steam cleaned since the underbody
coating may be removed by this
process.
During the interim period between
power washing the underbody, the
more vulnerable areas such as
wheelarches should be hosed off,
particularly during the winter sea-
son to prevent prolonged contact
of road salt with the body.
Ensure that the various drain points
located at bottom of the door pan-
els are kept clear, to prevent water
becoming trapped within the cavi-
ties. Wherever possible, the park-
ing of the vehicle in a confined,
poorly ventilated location (e.g.)
garage should be avoided when the
vehicle is wet or covered with snow
or ice. Under these conditions, the
internal cavities of the vehicle will
remain damp for long periods of
time which encourage corrosion.
Parking the vehicle where good
ventilation exists is preferable.