Appearance Care; Exterior Care; Industrial Fallout- Page 461

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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 fi nish. As the water evaporates, 
the acid becomes concentrated and can 
damage the fi nish.
  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 fi nish 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 fi nish.

  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 fi nish. 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 fi nish 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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