How To Minimize Environmental Paint Damage; Etching Caused By Acid Rain Or Industrial Fallout - Mazda 626 Owner's Manual

Appearance Care
How to Minimize
Environmental Paint Damage
The paintwork on your Mazda
represents the latest technical
developments in composition and
methods of application.
Environmental hazards, however, can
harm the paint's protective properties,
if proper care is not taken.
Here are some examples of possible
damage, with tips on how to prevent
them.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
078-12AE
I Etching Caused by Acid Rain or
Industrial Fallout
M Occurrence
Industrial pollutants and vehicle
emissions drift into the air and mix
with rain or dew to form acids. These
acids can settle on a vehicle's finish.
As the water evaporates, the acid
becomes concentrated and can damage
the finish. And the longer the acid
remains on the surface, the greater the
chance is for damage.
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M 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 suspect that
acid rain has settled on your vehicle's
finish.