Appearance
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Cleaning Plastic Parts
Some
vehicle trim parts are plastic.
These
may
include the outside door handles, the
side view mirror, exterior nameplates
and the bumper. Use a mild detergent
to remove dirt, wax buildup and other
deposits from these parts. Do not clean
plastic
p
art
s w
it
h f
ue
l o
r o
the
r p
etroleum-
based cleaners.
Because
your vehicle’
s side moldings
are
painted
in lacquer
, do not use thinners or
solvents to clean them.
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Cleaning
Rustpr
oofing
If you rustproof your vehicle after you
buy it, inspect its plastic and rubber
parts
for overspray
, drips, and runs. If the
rustproofing is not removed from these
parts,
the parts may
become distorted or
deteriorated. To remove rustproofing,
clean with a hi-flash, naphtha-wetted
cloth.
Then wipe the area completely dry
.
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Repairing
Damage to the
Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal
quickly rusts and can lead to major
repairs.
CAUTION
If
your Mazda is
damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced,
make
sure the body shop applies anti
-
corrosion
materials to all parts,
both
repaired and new. This will prevent
them from rusting.
J Bright-Metal
Maintenance
S Use tar remover to remove road tar
and
insects. Never do this with a knife
or similar tool.
S To
prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces,
apply wax or chrome preser
-
vative and rub it to a high luster.
S During cold weather or in coastal
areas,
cover bright-metal parts with a
coating
of wax or preservative
heavier
than
usual. It would also help to
coat
them with noncorrosive petroleum
jelly or some other protective com-
pound.
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