Appearance Care; Exterior Care; Industrial Fallout- Page 486

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 

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 o

ff

 while it is hard,

some vehicle paint could come o

ff

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

a

ff

ected area with dampened

newspaper for 1 to 2 hours. After

removing the newspaper, rinse o

ff

 the

loosened debris with water.

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