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Appearance care/Exterior care
& Waxing and polishing
! Washing the underbody
CAUTION
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Chemicals, salts and gravel used for
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
. Be careful not to damage brake
deicing road surfaces are extremely cor-
waxing and polishing.
hoses, sensor harnesses, and
rosive, accelerating the corrosion of un-
Use a good quality polish and wax and
other parts when washing sus-
derbody components, such as the exhaust
apply them according to the manufac-
pension components.
system, fuel and brake lines, brake cables,
turer9s instructions. Wax or polish when
floor pan and fenders, and suspension.
. Be careful not to flush the engine
the painted surface is cool.
bottom for a long time. It may
Thoroughly flush the underbody and inside
Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim,
cause damage of some electrical
of the fenders with lukewarm or cold water
as well as the painted surfaces. Loss of
parts.
at frequent intervals to reduce the harmful
wax on a painted surface leads to loss of
effects of such agents.
the original luster and also quickens the
! Using a warm water washer
Mud and sand adhering to the underbody
deterioration of the surface. It is recom-
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components may accelerate their corro-
. Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm)
mended that a coat of wax be applied at
sion.
or more between the washer nozzle and
least once a month, or whenever the
the vehicle.
surface no longer repels water.
After driving off-road or on muddy or sandy
roads, wash the mud and sand off the
. Do not wash the same area continu-
If the appearance of the paint has dimin-
underbody. Carefully flush the suspension
ously.
ished to the point where the luster or tone
and axle parts, as they are particularly
. If a stain will not come out easily, wash
cannot be restored, lightly polish the sur-
prone to mud and sand buildup. Do not use
by hand. Some warm water washers are of
face with a fine-grained compound. Never
a sharp-edged tool to remove caked mud.
the high temperature, high pressure type,
polish just the affected area, but include
and they can damage or deform the resin
the surrounding area as well. Always
parts such as moldings, or cause water to
polish in only one direction. A No. 2000
leak into the vehicle.
grain compound is recommended. Never
use a coarse-grained compound. Coarse-
grained compounds have a smaller grain-
size number and could damage the paint.
After polishing with a compound, coat with
wax to restore the original luster. Frequent
polishing with a compound or an incorrect
polishing technique will result in removing
the paint layer and exposing the under-
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