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When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge
supplied or a soft cloth.
Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
NOTE:
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similar
ma
terials will usually also take off the wax.
Rewax these areas even if the rest of the
vehicle does not need it.
Repairing Damage To The Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish should
be repaired promptly. Exposed metal quickly
rusts and can lead to major repairs.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is damaged and needs metal
pa
rts repaired or replaced, make sure the
body shop applies corrosion prevention
materials to all parts, both repaired and new.
This will prevent them from rusting.
Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or similar
tool.
To prevent corrosion on bright-metal
su
rfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative
and rub it to a high lustre.
During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover
br
ight-metal parts with a coating of wax or
preservative heavier than usual. It would also
help to coat them with noncorrosive petro
-
leum jelly or some other protective
co
mpound.
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If not
removed, they will speed up rusting and
deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel
lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system,
even though these parts may be coated with
anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and wheel
ho
usings with lukewarm or cold water at the
end of each winter. Try also to do this every
month.
Pay special attention to these areas because
th
ey easily hide mud and dirt. It will do more
harm than good to wet down the road grime
without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels, and
fr
ame members have drain holes that should
not be clogged. Water trapped there will
cause rusting.
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to
protect this coating.
NOTE:
Do not use any detergent other than mild
de
tergent. Before using any detergent, verify
the ingredients. Otherwise, the product
could discolor or stain the aluminum wheels.
NOTE:
Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the
wh
eels. Rinse the wheels thoroughly with
CAUTION!
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or
strong detergents containing highly
alkaline or caustic agents on chrome
plated or anodized aluminium parts. This
may result in damage to the protective
coating and cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
CAUTION!
Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on
aluminum wheels. They may damage the
coating.
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