Appearance Care; Maintenance and Care- Page 454

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

   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 does not need it.

 Repairing Damage to the Finish

    Deep scratches or chips on the fi nish 
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.

 Bright-Metal  Maintenance

y

 Use tar remover to remove road tar and 

insects. Never do this with a knife or 
similar tool.

y

 To prevent corrosion on bright-

metal surfaces, apply wax or chrome 
preservative and rub it to a high luster.

y

 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 compound.

CAUTION

  Do not use steel wool, abrasive 
cleaners, or strong detergents 
containing highly alkaline or caustic 
agents on chrome-plated or anodized 
aluminum parts. This may result in 
damage to the protective coating 
and cause discoloration or paint 
deterioration.