2005 Hyundai Elantra Owners Manual

44 CORROSIONPREVENTIONANDAPPEARANCECARE
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To  clean whitewall  tires,  use a  stiff brush  or
soapy steel-wool  scouring  pad.
If you find any nicks  or scratches in the paint,
use  touch-up paint  to  cover them  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  sub-
stances 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, insects  and
bird droppings, when not removed immediately.
Ifwateraloneisnotstrongenoughtoremovethe
accumulated dirt, use a mild car washing solu-
tion. Be sure to rinse the surface after washing
to remove the solution. Never allow the solution
to dry  on the painted surfaces.
E030B01A-AAT
SpotCleaning
Don't  use gasoline,  strong solvents  or  corro-
sive cleaning  agents. These  can damage the
finish  of  the  car.  To   remove  road  tar,  use
turpentine on a clean, soft cloth or commercially
available bug and tar  remover. Be gentle.
To remove dead insects or tree sap, use warm
water and  mild soap  or car-washing  solution.
Soak the spot and rub gently. If the paint has lost
its luster, use a commercial car-cleaning polish.
To  clean  plastic  wheel  covers,  use  a clean
sponge or soft  cloth and water.
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 win-
ter.  If  you  drive  on  salted  roads,  clean  the
wheels  thoroughly afterwards.
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PolishingandWaxing
After washing,  be sure  to  rinse thoroughly.  If
soapy water  dries on the  finish, streaking  will
result.
Always wash and  dry the car before  polishing
or waxing or  using a combination cleaner and
wax. Use  a  good quality  commercial product
and follow the manufacturer's directions on the
container. Polish and wax the bright trim pieces
as well as the paint.
Whentheweatheriswarmandthehumiditylow,
you may find it necessary to rinse each section
immediately after washing  to avoid streaking.
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
damage the finish.
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