Appearance Care- Page 290

Appearance Care

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CAUTION

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Do not wash your vehicle with
hot water. Also, do not wash your
vehicle while it sits in direct sun-
light or while the body is hot.

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Wiping off dust or dirt with a dry
cloth will scratch the finish.

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Don’t use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents con-
taining highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anod-
ized aluminum parts. This may
damage the protective coating;
also, the cleaners and detergents
may discolor or deteriorate the
paint.

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CAUTION

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To prevent damaging the antenna,
remove it before entering a car
wash or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.

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Waxing

Wax your Mazda when water no longer
beads on the paint.

Always wash and dry it before waxing.

Use a good-quality liquid or paste wax,
and follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.

Wax all the metal trim to maintain its
luster.

Avoid getting wax on the windshield. If
you have wax applied at a commercial car
wash, it is recommended that you clean
the wiper blades and windshield (refer to
page 8-37).

NOTE

A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also
take off the wax. Rewax these areas
even if the rest of the vehicle doesn’t
need it.