Holden Colorado Owner Manual (Australia-Localizing-Australia-12333014) -
2019 - crc draft - 3/1/18
266 Vehicle Care
Contaminants' below for spot
cleaning of bird droppings,
tar, etc.
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Use a wet, non-abrasive
detergent and a soft, clean cloth
or sponge.
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Rinse thoroughly with clean
water. To reduce water spotting,
immediately use a silicone
squeegee to remove water and
finish with a clean microfibre
cloth.
Caution
It is not recommended to apply
wax or other similar coatings on
vehicle graphics.
Automated Car Washes
Touch-less car washes are the best
for graphic care. Use of brush car
washes (depending upon the
frequency and quality of brush) may
cause dulling, scratching or lift the
edge of the graphics.
Pressure Washing
Although hand washing is the
preferred cleaning method, pressure
washing may be used under these
conditions:
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Ensure the water pressure is
kept below 1400 kPa (2000 psi).
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Keep the water temperature
below 80°C.
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Use a spray nozzle with a 40°
wide angle spray pattern.
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Keep the nozzle at least 300 mm
away from, and perpendicular (at
90°) to, the graphic.
Caution
Holding the pressure washer
nozzle at an angle of less than
90° to the graphic may lift the
edges of the film.
Difficult Contaminants
Soften difficult contaminants such
as bug splatter, bird droppings, tree
sap and similar contaminants by
soaking them for several minutes
with very hot, soapy water. Rinse
thoroughly and dry. If further
cleaning is needed, try a product
such as Bug and Tar Remover or a
Citrus Base Cleaner by testing in an
inconspicuous area to ensure no
damage to the graphics before
applying to the affected area.
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) mixed two
parts IPA to 1 part water or
denatured alcohol may also help.
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Spot-clean the contaminants.
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Do not use rough scrubbing or
abrasive tools, which will scratch
the film.
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Wash and rinse off all residue
immediately.
Fuel Spills
Wipe off immediately to avoid
degrading the vinyl and adhesive.
Then wash, rinse and dry as
described in 'Wash Regularly' as
soon as possible.
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