VEHICLE CARE
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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their
luster.
Special care should be taken when cleaning the aluminum
trim. To avoid damaging the protective trim, never use auto-
motive or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean
the aluminum trim. A coating of wax is recommended for all
bright metal parts.
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels, Alloy Wheels, and
Wheel Covers
Preserve the original appearance of wheels or wheel covers
by keeping them clean and free from build-up of road dirt
and/or road salt. Wash the parts regularly. Do not use abra-
sive cleaners or cleaning brushes, as they could damage
the finish.
Your car was designed to resist corrosion. When it was built,
special and protective finishes were used on most parts of
your car to help maintain a good appearance, strength and
reliable operation. Some parts which normally are not vis-
ible (such as certain parts located in the engine compart-
ment and the underbody of the vehicle) are such that sur-
face rust will not affect their reliability. Therefore, corrosion
protection is not needed or used on these parts.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your car is damaged and requires body panel repair or
replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies proper
anticorrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced so
that corrosion protection is restored. (Also refer to “Finish
Damage” on the next page).
Foreign Material Deposits
Calcium chloride and other salts, deicing agents, road oil
and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys and other foreign materials may damage vehicle
finishes if left on painted surface. Prompt washing may not
completely remove all of these deposits. Other cleaners may
be needed. When using chemical cleaners, be sure they
are safe for use on painted surfaces.
CORROSION PROTECTION
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