Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fdlout that can take their
toll
over
a
period
of
years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep
their luster. Washing
with
water is all that is usually
needed. However. you may use chrome polish on
chrome or stainless steel trim.
if
necessary.
Use special care
with
aluminum
trim. To avoid
damaging protective
trim,
never use auto or chrome
polish, steam or caustic
soap
to clean aluminum.
A
coating
of
wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended
for
all
bright metal parts.
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
(If
Equipped)
Keep your wheels clean wing
a
soft clean cloth with
mild
soap
and water. Rinse with cle.an water. After
rinsing thoroughly,
dry
with
a
soft
clean towel.
A
wax
may then be applied.
The surface
of
these wheels is similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps.
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes on then1 because you could
damage the surface.
Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can
also
damage the surface of these wheels.
Cleaning Tires
To
clean
YOLK
tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
NOTICE:
When applying a tire dressing always take care to
wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted
surfaces
on
the body or
wheels
of the vehicle.
Petroleum-based products may damage the
paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If
your vehicle
is
damaged and requires sheet metal
repair
or
replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced
to
restore corrosion protection.
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