Toyota Solara 2001 Operating Manual page 213

Automatic car wash
Coupe—Your vehicle may be washed in
an automatic car wash, but remember that
the paint can be scratched by some type
of brushes, unfiltered washing water, or
the washing process itself. Scratching re-
duces paint durability and gloss, especially
on darker colors. The manager of the car
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
er the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.
NOTICE
Convertible: Do not run convertible
through automatic car washes or pos-
sible damage to the convertible top
may result.
'01 SOLARA_U (L/O 0009)
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota's finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle surface
does not repel water well, apply wax.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car–cleaning polish, fol-
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
low the manufacturer's instructions and
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water
does not bead but remains on the sur-
face in large patches.
NOTICE
Always remove the plastic bumpers if
your vehicle is re–painted and placed
in a high heat paint waxing booth.
High temperatures could damage the
bumpers.
2001 MY SOLARA (OM33527U)
Convertible top
Wash using mild soap suds, lukewarm wa-
ter and a sponge.
NOTICE
r Do not use harsh or abrasive clean-
ers or bleaching agents, it may
damage the top material.
r Do not use water–repellents, wax or
other preservative finishes, it may
stain the top material.
If further cleaning is required after using
soap and water, a mild foaming cleaner
can be used. First, rinse the top, then use
a mild foaming cleaner on the entire top.
Scrub with a small soft bristle hand–brush.
Add water as needed until the cleaner
gets soapy. Use a cloth or sponge to
remove dirt so it will not be ground into
the top. Be careful to keep any cleaner
from drying on the body paint as it may
cause streaks.
After the top has been cleaned, rinse ve-
hicle with clean water to remove all traces
of cleaner.
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