Kia pride 1997 - Appearance Care; Exterior General Caution; Finish Maintenance

APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior General Caution
It is very important to follow label direc-
tions when using any chemical cleaner or
polish. Read all warning and caution.
statements that appear on label.
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Finish Maintenance
WASHING
To help protect your vehicle's finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water, paying special
attention to the removal of any accumula-
tion of salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
material from the underside of the
fenders. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker pan-
els are kept clear and clean. insects, tar,
tree sap, bird droppings industrial fallout,
and similar deposits can damage your
vehicle's finish if not removed immediate-
ly. Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild vehicle wash soap safe
for use on painted surfaces, can be used.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents, or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
when the body of the vehicle is warm.
After soaping, rinse the vehicle thoroughly
with lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
the soap to dry on the finish.
WAXING
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer
bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing.
Use a good quality liquid or paste wax and
follow the manufacturer's instructions.Wax
all the metal trim to maintain its luster.
NOTE
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip the
wax from the finish. Be sure to rewax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing.
WARNING!
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see
if they have been affected by water.