Ford EVEREST 2009 Manual page 261

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qWater Marks
Occurrence
Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can
contain harmful minerals such as salt and
lime. If moisture containing these
minerals settles on the vehicle and
evaporates, the minerals will concentrate
and harden to form white rings. The rings
can damage your vehicle's finish.
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its finish according to
the instructions in this section. These
steps should be taken immediately after
you find water marks on your vehicle's
finish.
qPaint Chipping
Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown
in the air by another vehicle's tyres hits
your vehicle.
How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of
having your paint chipped by flying
gravel.
Form No.F8M7-10-09B
Black plate (261,1)
Appearance Care
NOTE
The paint chipping zone varies with
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the speed of the vehicle. For
example, when travelling at 90 km/h
(56 mph), the paint chipping zone is
50 m (164 ft).
In low temperatures a vehicle's finish
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hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
Chipped paint can lead to rust
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forming on your Ford. Before this
happens, repair the damage by using
Ford touch-up paint according to the
instructions in this section. Failure to
repair the affected area could lead to
serious rusting and expensive
repairs.
Maintenance and Care
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