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Matte paint finish vehicle (if equipped)
In case of matte paint finish vehicles, it is
impossible to modify only the damaged
area and repair of the whole part is
necessary. If the vehicle is damaged and
painting is required, have your vehicle
maintained and repaired by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Take extreme care, as it is difficult to
restore the quality after the repair.
Bright-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects, use a
tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
• To protect the surfaces of bright metal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
• During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow
removal and dust control may collect on
the underbody. If these materials are not
removed, accelerated rusting can occur
on underbody parts such as the fuel lines,
frame, floor pan and exhaust system,
even though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Pay
special attention to these areas because it
is difficult to see all the 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
frame members have drain holes that
should not be allowed to clog with dirt;
trapped water in these areas can cause
rusting.
After washing the vehicle, test the brakes
while driving slowly to see if they have
been affected by water. If braking
performance is impaired, dry the brakes
by applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward speed.
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