Appearance
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When insects stick to the paint surface
and decompose, corrosive compounds
form.
These can erode the clear and
color
base coat of the vehicle’s paintwork if
they are not removed.
Tree sap will harden and adhere perma-
nently to the paint finish. If you scratch
the
sap of
f while it is hard, some
vehicle
paint could come off with it.
t Prevention
It is necessary to have your Mazda
washed
and waxed to preserve its
finish
according to the instructions in this
section. This should be done as soon as
possible.
Bird droppings can be removed with
a soft sponge and water. If you are
traveling and these are not available,
a moistened tissue may also take care
of
the problem. The cleaned area should
be waxed according to the instructions
in this section.
Insects
and tree sap are best removed with
a
soft sponge and water
or a commercially
available chemical cleaner.
Another method is to cover the
af
fected
area with dampened newspaper for one
to two hours. After removing the news-
paper,
rinse of
f the
loosened debris with
water.
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