2002 Mazda MX 5 Miata Owners Manual

J07L_8Q42-EA-01F.book  Page 41  Tuesday, March 5, 2002  3:14 PM
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
w Damage Caused by Bird
Dropping, Insects, or Tree Sap
How to Minimize
Environmental Paint
Damage
Occurrence
Bird droppings contain acids. If these
arent removed they can eat away the clear
and color base coat of the vehicles
paintwork.
The paintwork on your Mazda represents
the latest technical developments in
composition and methods of application.
Environmental hazards, however, can
harm the paints protective properties, if
proper care is not taken.
When insects stick to the paint surface
and decompose, corrosive compounds
form. These can erode the clear and color
base coat of the vehicles paintwork if
they are not removed.
Here are some examples of possible
damage, with tips on how to prevent them.
Tree sap will harden and adhere
wEtching Caused by Acid Rain or
Industrial Fallout
permanently to the paint finish. If you
scratch the sap off while it is hard, some
vehicle paint could come off with it.
Occurrence
Prevention
Industrial pollutants and vehicle
emissions drift into the air and mix with
rain or dew to form acids. These acids can
settle on a vehicles finish. As the water
evaporates, the acid becomes concentrated
and can damage the finish.
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.
And the longer the acid remains on the
surface, the greater the chance is for
damage.
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.
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 vehicles finish.
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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