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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

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 one to 

two hours. After removing the newspaper, 

rinse off the loosened debris with water.

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