FORD 2002 Focus v.2 - Manual (Page 249)

Cleaning
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Remove any exterior
accessories, such as antennas,
before entering a car wash.
Protecting your vehicles’ paint
finish
Applying a polymer paint sealant to
your vehicle on a regular basis
will assist in reducing minor
scratches and paint damage. A
typical paint sealant lasts
approximately six months to a
year, depending on local weather
conditions and the cleaning soap
that is used in washing the vehicle.
Do not use a wax that beads
excessively.
Do not allow paint sealant to
come in contact with any
nonĆbody (lowĆgloss black)
colored trim, such as grained
door handles, roof racks,
bumpers, side moldings, mirror
housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will
"gray" or stain the parts
over time.