FORD 2003 Mustang v.1 - Manual (Page 188)

PAINT CHIPS
Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match
your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed
on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to your dealer
to ensure you get the correct color.
• Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap,
insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial
fallout before repairing paint chips.
• Always read the instructions before using the
products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND COVERS
Aluminum wheel rims or covers are coated with a
clearcoat paint finish. In order to maintain their
shine:
• Clean with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner
(ZC-37–A), which is available from your dealer.
• Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm
wheel rims or covers.
• Some automatic car washes may cause damage to
the finish on your wheel rims or covers.
Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals,
in combination with brush agitation to remove
brake dust and dirt, could wear away the
clearcoat finish over time.
• Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high
caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or
strong household detergent.
• To remove tar and grease, use Ford Extra
Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal
(B7A-19520–AA), available from your dealer.
ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean
because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine
warmer than normal. When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer to clean
the engine. The high-pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
Cleaning
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