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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.
To protect the paintwork of the car
againstcorrosion,youmustcleanyour
Hyundai (at least once a month). Give
special attention to the removal of salt,
mud and other substances on the un-
derside 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 accu-
mulation of tar, industrial precipitation,
tree resin, insects and bird droppings,
when not removed immediately. If wa-
ter alone is not strong enough to re-
move the accumulated dirt, use a mild
car washing solution. Be sure to rinse
thesurfaceafterwashingtoremovethe
solution.Neverallowthesolutiontodry
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.
CAUTION:
o Becarefulwhenthesidewindows
of your vehicle. Especailly, with
high-pressure water. Water may
leakthroughthewindowsandwet
the interior.
To clean plastic wheel covers, use a
clean sponge or soft cloth and water.
o To prevent damage to the plastic
parts, do not clean with chemical
solventsorstrongdetergents.
Ifyoufindanynicksorscratchesinthe
paint,usetouch-uppainttocoverthem
to prevent corrosion.
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