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After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.

WARNING

Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal:

Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.

Waxing

Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.

1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.

Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.

2. Use a good grade of natural wax for

metallic, mica, and solid colors.

3. When waxing, coat evenly with the

sponge supplied or a soft cloth.

4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.

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 doesn't need it.

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Repairing Damage to the Finish

Deep scratches or chips on the finish
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.

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Bright-Metal Maintenance

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Use tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.

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To prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high luster.

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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

Don't 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.

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  • 1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
  • 2. Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic, mica, and solid colors.
  • 3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
  • 4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.

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