CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
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Keep Your Garage Dry
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WASHING AND WAXING
Tocleancastaluminumalloywheels,useamild
soap or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive
cleaners. Protect the bare-metal surfaces by
cleaning,polishingandwaxing.Becausealumi-
num is subject to corrosion, be sure to give
aluminum alloy wheels special attention in win-
ter.Ifyoudriveonsaltedroads,cleanthewheels
thoroughlyafterwards.
Don’t park your car in a damp, poorly ventilated
garage.Thiscreatesafavorableenvironmentfor
corrosion. This is particularly true if you wash
your car in the garage or drive it into the garage
when it is still wet or covered with snow, ice or
mud. Even a heated garage can contribute to
corrosion unless it is well ventilated so moisture
is dispersed.
Washing Your Hyundai
Never wash your car when the surface is hot
from being in the sun. Always wash your car in
theshade.
Wash your car frequently. Dirt is abrasive and
can scratch the paint if it is not removed. Air
pollution or acid rain may damage the paint and
trim through chemical action if pollutants are
allowed to remain in contact with the surface. If
youliveneartheoceanorinanareawhereroad
salts or dust control chemicals are used, you
should pay particular attention to the underside
ofthecar.Startbyrinsingthecartoremovedust
and loose dirt. In winter, or if you have driven
through mud or muddy water, be sure to thor-
oughly clean the underside as well. Use a hard
directstreamofwatertoremoveaccumulations
ofmudorcorrosivematerials.Useagoodquality
After washing, be sure to rinse thoroughly. If
soapy water dries on the finish, streaking will
result.
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Whentheweatheriswarmandthehumiditylow,
you may find it necessary to rinse each section
immediately after washing to avoid streaking.
Keep Paint and Trim in Good Condition
Scratches or chips in the finish should be cov-
eredwith"touch-up"paintassoonaspossibleto
reduce the possibility of corrosion. If bare metal
is showing through, the attention of a qualified
body and paint shop is recommended.
After rinsing, dry the car using a damp chamois
orsoft,absorbentcloth.Thereasonfordryingthe
car is to remove water from the car so it will dry
without water spots. Don’t rub, this can damage
thefinish.
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Ifyoufindanynicksorscratchesinthepaint,use
touch-up paint to cover them to prevent corro-
sion. Toprotectthepaintworkofthecaragainst
corrosion,youmustcleanyourHyundai(atleast
once a month). Give special attention to the
removalofsalt,mudandothersubstancesonthe
underside of the splashboards of the car. Make
sure that the outlets and the underside of the
doorsareopen.Paintdamagecanbecausedby
small accumulation of tar, industrial precipita-
tion,treeresin,insectsandbirddroppings,when
not removed immediately. If water alone is not
strong enough to remove the accumulated dirt,
useamildcarwashingsolution.Besuretorinse
Don’t Neglect the Interior
manufacturer’sdirectionsonthepackage.These
areavailableatyourHyundaidealerorautoparts
outlet. Don’t use strong household detergents,
gasoline, strong solvents or abrasive cleaning
powders as these may damage the finish.
Use a clean sponge or cloth, rinse it frequently
anddon’tdamagethefinishbyrubbingtoohard.
Forstubbornspots,dampenthemfrequentlyand
remove them a little at a time.
To clean whitewall tires, use a stiff brush or
soapy steel-wool scouring pad.
Tocleanplasticwheelcovers,useacleansponge
or soft cloth and water.
Moisture can collect under the floor mats and
carpeting to cause corrosion. Check under the
mats periodically to be sure the carpeting is dry.
Useparticularcareifyoucarryfertilizers,clean-
ing materials or chemicals in the car.
These should be carried only in proper contain-
ersandanyspillsorleaksshouldbecleanedup,
flushed with clear water and thoroughly dried.
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