4 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.
E030C01A-AAT
PolishingandWaxing
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.
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.
E030D01A-AAT
When to Wax Again
You should polish and wax the car again when
water no longer beads on a clean surface but
spreads out over a larger area.
After washing, be sure to rinse thoroughly. If
soapy water dries on the finish, streaking will
result.
Whentheweatheriswarmandthehumiditylow,
you may find it necessary to rinse each section
immediately after washing to avoid streaking.
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. 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.
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.
| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Santa Fe Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7, Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Santa Fe |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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