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6-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
Item Answer
Leaves, flowers, branches,
etc.
Remove immediately.
They may scratch the matte clear coat and if they are
allowed to remain on the vehicle, dirt may settle into the
matte clear coat, making it more flat. As a result, it will
become more glossy, possibly permanently losing its matte
properties.
Dead insects, bird droppings,
etc.
Remove immediately.
They may scratch the matte clear coat and if they are
allowed to remain on the vehicle, dirt may settle into the
matte clear coat, making it more flat. As a result, it will
become more glossy, possibly permanently losing its matte
properties.
Sand, pollen, and other par-
ticulate matter
Wash off with water immediately.
If the contaminants cannot be removed with water alone,
use a neutral detergent solution. If the contaminants are
allowed to remain on the vehicle, they may settle into the
matte clear coat, making it more flat. As a result, it will
become more glossy, possibly permanently losing its matte
properties.
Oil stains
Asphalt (tar)
Water stains
Use dilute citric acid (citric acid powder dissolved in dis-
tilled water) to remove the water stains.
Water repellent glass coating
Remove immediately.
Even if removed, depending on the contaminant, the matte
clear coat may be damaged, possibly permanently losing its
matte properties.
Glass treatment remover
Tire cleaner
Gasoline
Oil
Washer fluid
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