Appearance Care; Environmental Paint Damage; How to Minimize- Page 286

Appearance Care

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How to Minimize
Environmental Paint Damage

The paintwork on your Mazda represents
the latest technical developments in
composition and methods of application.

Environmental hazards, however, can
harm the paint’s protective, properties,
if proper care is not taken.

Here are some examples of possible
damage, with tips on how to prevent
them.

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Etching Caused by Acid Rain
or Industrial Fallout

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Occurrence

Industrial pollutants and vehicle emis-
sions drift into the air and mix with rain
or dew to form acids. These acids can
settle on a vehicle’s finish. As the water
evaporates, the acid becomes concen-
trated and can damage the finish. And the
longer the acid remains on the surface, the
greater the chance is for damage.

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Prevention

It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its finish according
to the instructions in this section. These
steps should be taken immediately after
you suspect that acid rain has settled on
your vehicle’s finish.

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Damage Caused by Bird
Droppings, Insects, or Tree Sap

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Occurrence

Bird droppings contain acids. If these
aren’t removed they can eat away the
clear and color base coat of the vehicle’s
paintwork.