Corrosion Protection - SSANGYONG REXTON II 2006 Owner's Manual

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
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Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their
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luster.
Special care should be taken when cleaning the aluminum
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trim. To avoid damaging the protective trim, never use au-
tomotive or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean
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the aluminum trim. A coating of wax is recommended for all
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bright metal parts.
5 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels, Alloy Wheels, and
Wheel Covers
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Preserve the original appearance of wheels or wheel cov-
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ers by keeping them clean and free from build-up of road
dirt and/or road salt. Wash the parts regularly. Do not use
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abrasive cleaners or cleaning brushes, as they could dam-
age the finish.
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All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome
plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with mild soap
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and water to prevent corrosion. To remove heavy soil, se-
lect a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
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pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Avoid
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automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the wheels' protective finish.
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Clean the wheels after driving on a coastal road or on a
road where the snow removal chemicals (calcium chloride
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etc.) has been spreaded.
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CAUTION
16 Never clean the aluminum wheel or alloy wheel with acidic or alkalic
detergents. Otherwise, wheel's protective finish could be damaged.
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VEHICLE CARE
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CORROSION PROTECTION

Your car was designed to resist corrosion. When it was built,
special and protective finishes were used on most parts of
your car to help maintain a good appearance, strength and
reliable operation. Some parts which normally are not vis-
ible (such as certain parts located in the engine compart-
ment and the underbody of the vehicle) are such that sur-
face rust will not affect their reliability. Therefore, corrosion
protection is not needed or used on these parts.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your car is damaged and requires body panel repair or
replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies
proper anticorrosion material to the parts repaired or re-
placed so that corrosion protection is restored. (Also refer
to "Finish Damage" on the next page).
Foreign Material Deposits
Calcium chloride and other salts, deicing agents, road oil
and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys and other foreign materials may damage vehicle
finishes if left on painted surface. Prompt washing may not
completely remove all of these deposits. Other cleaners may
be needed. When using chemical cleaners, be sure they
are safe for use on painted surfaces.
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