2005 Hyundai Coupe Owners Manual

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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
WASHING AND WAXING
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Washing Your Hyundai
Use a good quality car-washing solu-
After washing,  be sure to  rinse thor-
oughly.  If soapy  water  dries  on the
finish, streaking will result.
tion and follow the manufacturer's di-
rections on  the  package. These  are
available  at your  Hyundai  dealer or
auto  parts  outlet.  Don't  use  strong
householddetergents,gasoline,strong
solventsorabrasivecleaningpowders
as these may damage the finish.
Use a clean  sponge or cloth,  rinse it
frequently and don't damage the finish
byrubbingtoohard.Forstubbornspots,
dampen them frequently and remove
them a little at a time.
To  clean whitewall  tires,  use  a stiff
brush  or  soapy  steel-wool scouring
pad.
To clean plastic  wheel covers, use a
clean sponge or soft cloth and water.
Never wash your car when the surface
is hot  from being in  the sun. Always
wash your car in the shade.
When the  weather  is warm  and the
humidity low,  you may find  it neces-
sary to rinse each section immediately
after washing to avoid streaking.
Wash your car frequently. Dirt is abra-
siveandcanscratchthepaintifitisnot
removed. Air pollution or acid rain may
damage  the  paint and  trim  through
chemical  action if  pollutants  are  al-
lowed  to remain  in  contact with  the
surface. If you live near the ocean or in
an area where road salts or dust con-
trol chemicals  are  used, you  should
pay particular attention  to the under-
side of the car. Start by rinsing the car
to remove dust and loose dirt. In win-
ter, or if you have driven through mud
or muddy water, be sure to thoroughly
clean  the underside  as  well.  Use a
hard direct stream of water to remove
accumulations  of  mud  or  corrosive
materials. High pressure  car washes
maycausewatertoenteryourvehicle.
After rinsing, dry the car using a damp
chamois or soft, absorbent cloth. The
reason for drying the car is to remove
water from the car so it will dry without
water spots. Don't rub, this can  dam-
age the finish.
If you find any nicks or scratches in the
paint,usetouch-uppainttocoverthem
to prevent  corrosion.  To  protect the
paintwork of the car against corrosion,
you must clean your Hyundai (at least
once a month). Give special attention
to the removal of salt, mud and other
substances  on the  underside of  the
splashboards of  the  car. Make  sure
that the outlets  and the underside  of
the doors are open. Paint damage can
be caused  by small  accumulation of
tar, industrial precipitation, tree resin,
To clean cast aluminum alloy wheels,
use a mild soap or neutral detergent.
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Protect
the bare-metal surfaces  by cleaning,
polishing and waxing. Because alumi-
num is subject to corrosion, be sure to
give  aluminum  alloy wheels  special
attention  in  winter.  If  you  drive  on
salted roads,  clean the  wheels thor-
oughly afterwards.
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