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4 CORROSIONPREVENTIONANDAPPEARANCECARE
trolchemicalsareused,youshouldpay
particular attention to the underside of
the car. Start by rinsing the car to
removedustandloosedirt.Inwinter,or
ifyouhavedriventhroughmudormuddy
water, be sure to thoroughly clean the
underside as well. Use a hard direct
stream of water to remove accumula-
tions of mud or corrosive materials.
Use a good quality car-washing solu-
tion and follow the manufacturer's di-
rections on the package. These are
availableatyourHyundaidealerorauto
parts outlet. Don't use strong house-
hold detergents, gasoline, strong sol-
ventsorabrasivecleaningpowdersas
these may damage the finish.
Use a clean sponge or cloth, rinse it
frequently and don't damage the finish
byrubbingtoohard.Forstubbornspots,
dampen them frequently and remove
them a little at a time.
To clean whitewall tires, use a stiff
brush or soapy steel-wool scouring
pad.
To clean cast aluminum alloy wheels,
useamildsoaporneutraldetergent.Do
not use abrasive cleaners. Protect the
bare-metal surfaces by cleaning, pol-
ishingandwaxing.Becausealuminum
is subject to corrosion, be sure to give
aluminum alloy wheels special atten-
tion in winter. If you drive on salted
roads, clean the wheels thoroughly af-
terwards.
Ifyoufindanynicksorscratchesinthe
paint,usetouch-uppainttocoverthem
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
substances on the underside of the
splashboardsofthecar.Makesurethat
the outlets and the underside of the
doors are open. Paint damage can be
caused by small accumulation of tar,
industrial precipitation, tree resin, in-
sects and bird droppings, when not
removedimmediately.Ifwateraloneis
notstrongenoughtoremovetheaccu-
mulated dirt, use a mild car washing
solution. Be sure to rinse the surface
after washing to remove the solution.
Never allow the solution to dry on the
painted surfaces.
After washing, be sure to rinse thor-
oughly. If soapy water dries on the
finish, streaking will result.
When the weather is warm and the
humidity low, you may find it neces-
sary 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 dam-
age the finish.
To clean plastic wheel covers, use a
clean sponge or soft cloth and water.
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