Maintenance
Waxing
Finish damage repair
Bright-metal maintenance
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect
it and to maintain its luster.
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust
and may develop into a major repair
expense.
• To remove road tar and insects, use a
tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
• To protect the surfaces of bright-metal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
painted
surface
must
be
✽ NOTICE
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip the
wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing.
• During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier coating of wax or preserva-
tive. If necessary, coat the parts with
non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other
protective compound.
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, be sure
the body shop applies anti-corrosion
materials to the parts repaired or
replaced.
CAUTION
•
•
Wiping dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth will scratch the
finish.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
highly alkaline or
containing
caustic agents on chrome-plated
or anodized aluminum parts. This
may result in damage to the pro-
tective coating and cause discol-
oration or paint deterioration.
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| Categories | Hyundai Elantra Manuals, Hyundai Manuals |
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| Tags | Hyundai Elantra 2.0 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Elantra |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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