Appearance Care; Exterior Care; Industrial Fallout- Page 473

Exterior Care

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Exterior Care

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.

Etching Caused by Acid Rain or
Industrial Fallout

Occurrence

Industrial pollutants and vehicle
emissions 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 concentrated and can
damage the finish.
And the longer the acid remains on the
surface, the greater the chance is for
damage.

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.

Damage Caused by Bird Dropping,
Insects, or Tree Sap

Occurrence

Bird droppings contain acids. If these
are not removed they can eat away the
clear and color base coat of the
vehicle's paintwork.
 
When insects stick to the paint surface
and decompose, corrosive compounds
form. These can erode the clear and
color base coat of the vehicle's
paintwork if they are not removed.
 
Tree sap will harden and adhere
permanently to the paint finish. If you
scratch the sap off while it is hard,
some vehicle paint could come off
with it.

Prevention

It is necessary to have your Mazda
washed and waxed to preserve its
finish according to the instructions in
this section. This should be done as
soon as possible.
 
Bird droppings can be removed with a
soft sponge and water. If you are
traveling and these are not available, a
moistened tissue may also take care of
the problem. The cleaned area should
be waxed according to the instructions
in this section.
Insects and tree sap are best removed
with a soft sponge and water or a
commercially available chemical
cleaner.
 
Another method is to cover the
affected area with dampened
newspaper for 1 to 2 hours. After
removing the newspaper, rinse off the
loosened debris with water.

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