Subaru 2003 Impreza - Manual (Page 320)

IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
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Appearance care
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D Do not wash the same area continuously.
D If a stain will not come out easily, wash by hand.
Some warm water washers are of the high tempera-
ture, high pressure type, and they can damage or
deform the resin parts such as mouldings, or cause
water to leak into the vehicle.
J Waxing and polishing
Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing and
polishing.
Use a good quality polish and wax and apply them
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Wax or
polish when the painted surface is cool.
Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim, as well
as the painted surfaces. Loss of wax on a painted
surface leads to loss of the original luster and also
quickens the deterioration of the surface. It is rec-
ommended that a coat of wax be applied at least
once a month, or whenever the surface no longer re-
pels water.
If the appearance of the paint has diminished to the
point where the luster or tone cannot be restored,
lightly polish the surface with a fine-grained com-
pound. Never polish just the affected area, but in-
clude the surrounding area as well. Always polish in
only one direction. A No. 2000 grain compound is
recommended. Never use a coarse-grained com-
pound. Coarser grained compounds have a smaller
grain-size number and could damage the paint. Af-
ter polishing with a compound, coat with wax to re-
store the original luster. Frequent polishing with a
compound or an incorrect polishing technique will
result in removing the paint layer and exposing the
undercoat. When in doubt, it is always best to con-
tact your SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specialist.
NOTE
Be careful not to block with windshield washer
nozzles with wax when waxing the vehicle.
J Cleaning aluminum wheels
D Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels clean of any
kind of grime or agent. If dirt is left on too long, it
may be difficult to clean off.
D Do not use soap containing grit to clean the
wheels. Be sure to use a neutral cleaning agent, and
later rinse thoroughly with water. Do not clean the
wheels with a stiff brush or expose them to a high-
speed washing device.
D Clean the vehicle (including the aluminum wheels)
with water as soon as possible when it has been
splashed with sea water, exposed to sea breezes, or
driven on roads treated with salt or other agents.