3.Useonlydetergentformulatedforwashingcarsandasoftspongetogentlyscrub
awaysurfacestains.
4.Soapandrinsesectionsofthevehicleatatimetopreventdrysoapscumform
forming.
5.Topreventcorrosion,flushthevehicle'sunderbody,fenders,brakes,andwheelwells
withwatertoremoveroadbuildup.
NOTE
Underbodywashingisespeciallyeffectiverightafteranoff-roadadventurethrough
sand,salt,mud,orde-icer.
6.Drythevehiclewithachamoisorsoftcloth.
7.Cleanthewindowsandmirrorswithaglasscleanerandsoftcloth.
8.Youcanoptionallytakethecarforadrivearoundtheblockandapplythebrakesina
normalfashiontoproperlydrythemoutafterawash.
Waxing
Whileexteriorcoatingssuchaswaxorceramicaren'trequired,youcanoccasionallyapply
additionalexteriorcoatingtofurtherprotectthepaintandprolongthenewlookofyour
vehicle.Thiswillalsoallowforeasiermaintenancewashing.Alwaysapplyexteriorcoatings
whenthevehicleisclean,dry,andcool.Neverapplyindirectsunlight.
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