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WARNING:
Care should be taken when moving the vehicle after washing, in case water
has affected the brakes. Applying the brakes lightly will indicate whether
they have been affected. To dry them quickly, lightly apply the brakes while
maintaining a slow forward speed with a clear area ahead, until brake
performance returns to normal.
Removing stains such as grease, oil and tar spots
Just washing you vehicle regularly means that most of the harmful substances
deposited on the paint will be removed before they can cause permanent damage.
However, some substances are not easy to remove. So if you notice stains on the paint,
make sure that you remove them at the earliest possible opportunity.
Grease and oil, and even tar if it's fresh, can be removed from the paint with a little
kerosene or turpentine. As a precaution against staining, wash and polish the area as
soon as possible after the stain has been removed.
A rubbing or cutting compound can be used after a normal wash. But this should never
be done on a regular basis because it removes paint.
Warnings:
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Some chemical cleaners used for removing road oils and tars from painted surfaces
have been found to be detrimental to automotive paint.
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If petrol is spilt on the paint when refilling, flush off immediately with clean water, as
petrol has a tendency to stain or soften new paint finish during the weathering out
period, particularly when the vehicle is exposed to high temperatures.
•
Petrol MUST NOT be used to clean any painted or plastic surfaces.
Ventilation system intake
The intake area between the bonnet and windscreen may collect leaves, which will
impair air flow into the car.
It is recommended that this area be cleared of debris whenever you wash your car.
Under vehicle washing
Your vehicle has a factory-applied PVC undercoating in the wheel arches (including
longitudinal members) which provides permanent protection and needs no special
maintenance. The surfaces of the vehicle underside not covered by PVC are provided
with a durable protective wax coating. Once a year, preferably before the start of the
cold season the wax coating and PVC coating should be checked and if necessary,
restored to perfect condition. Commercial bitumen and rubber materials can damage
PVC coating. Have all work on the under-body performed by a Holden Retailer, as it
requires knowledge of the specified materials and experience concerning their
application.
The under-body should be washed following the end of the cold weather season to
remove any dirt adhering to the under-body, since this may also contain salt.
CARING FOR PAINT cont.
Chapter 11
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CLEANING
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