Mahidra TUV 300 Owner's Manual page 207

14.9.2 Engine Compartment
Do not wash the engine or engine compartment with
pressurized water.
14.9.3 Exterior Chrome
• Wash the vehicle first, using cool or lukewarm water and a
neutral pH shampoo
• Use the custom bright metal cleaners, available at your
Authorized Mahindra Dealer. Apply the product as you would wax
to clean chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry for a few
minutes, and then wipe off the haze with a clean, dry rag
• Never use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads
as they can leave scratches on the chrome surface
• After polishing the chrome parts, you can also apply a coating of
Premium Liquid Wax, available at your Authorized Mahindra
Dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from
environmental effects
14.9.4 Paint Chips
• Mahindra dealers have the exact touch-up paint to match your
vehicle's color
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• Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mahindra Dealer for paint
touch-up or paint repairs
• Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect
deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before
repairing paint chips
• Always read the instructions before using the products
14.9.5 Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers (if equipped)
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clear coat of
paint finish. In order to maintain their shine;
• Clean weekly with wheel and tire cleaner, which is available at
your Authorized Mahindra Dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust
accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse
thoroughly with a strong stream of water
• Never apply any cleaning chemicals to hot or warm wheel rims
or covers
• Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergents
14.9.6 Plastic (Non-painted) Exterior Parts
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products
are available with your authorized dealer. You can use these
cleaners;
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