Maintenance
Waxing
Finish damage repair
Bright-metal maintenance
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Deep scratches or stone chips in the • To remove road tar and insects,
use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
painted surface must be repaired
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Always wash and dry the vehicle promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
before waxing. Use a good quality rust and may develop into a major
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
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To protect the surfaces of bright-
metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preserv-
ative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
repair expense.
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
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NOTICE
tain its luster.
If your vehicle is damaged and
repair or
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als 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 wax-
ing.
requires
any
metal
replacement, be sure the body shop
applies anti-corrosion materials to
the parts repaired or replaced.
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Wiping dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth will scratch the
finish.
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Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents con-
taining highly alkaline or 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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| Model Year | 2009 |
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