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NOTE:
The underbody should never be steam
cleaned since the underbody coating may
be removed by this process.
During the interim period between power
washing the underbody, the more vulnera-
ble areas such as wheelarches should be
hosed off, particularly during the winter sea-
son to prevent prolonged contact of road
salt with the body.
Ensure that the various drain points located
at bottom of the door panels are kept clear,
to prevent water becoming trapped within
the cavities. Wherever possible, the parking
of the vehicle in a confined, poorly ventilat-
ed location (e.g.) garage should be avoided
when the vehicle is wet or covered with
snow or ice. Under these conditions, the
internal cavities of the vehicle will remain
damp for long periods of time which en-
courage corrosion. Parking the vehicle where
good ventilation exists is preferable.
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VALETING
Regular cleaning of the exterior paintwork serves
two important functions. Firstly, the removal of
abrasive dirt and contaminants will maintain the
lustre of the paintwork and will prevent
discolouration and dulling due to prolonged con-
tact.
Secondly, the presence of damage through
impact or abrasion will be apparent allowing
early rectification to be made thus preventing
corrosion from becoming established and
spreading beneath the paint film. To avoid "wa-
ter spotting" the vehicle should not be washed
in direct sunlight particularly in the case of
vehicles having dark body colours. The heat
from the sun rays is absorbed by the paint film
increasing the surface temperature. This action
causes water used for washing to evaporate
quickly leaving behind the deposits from the
water and the shampoo used.
Use only a shampoo intended for the purpose
and ensure that the body work is thoroughly
wetted to soften the dirt film prior to attempting
to remove this.
After removing the dirt film with a soft sponge,
the body work should be thoroughly rinsed and
then dried with a good quality chamois leather
to prevent streaking or spotting of the paint
work.
Household detergents, solvents and abrasive
cleaning materials should not be used in order
to avoid damaging the paint film.
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APPEARANCE CARE
In using the most advanced design and con-
struction practices, every Hyundai is built to
retain its original factory finish for many years.
However, long term durability is also greatly
dependant upon maintaining the various pro-
tection systems and coatings used in manufac-
ture since constant exposure to the elements
will eventually result in their breakdown and
loss of effectiveness. The following sugges-
tions are made to assist in the maintenance of
the vehicle bodywork.
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Underbody Coatings
Every Hyundai passenger car receives a full
underbody and cavity injection treatment during
production. In order that this treatment may
retain maximum effectiveness, it is recommend-
ed that the underbody receives a power wash
and a thorough inspection after each winter
season. In doing so any accumulations of mud,
which act as moisture traps and combine with
road salts to accelerate corrosion, will be re-
moved. Should any damage to or deterioration
of the underbody coating be apparent, the ad-
vice of a Hyundai dealer regarding the use of a
compatible repair material should be sought.
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Interior
During the winter period, it is possible that the
carpet within the passenger compartment may
become wet. The carpet should not be allowed
to remain in this condition for prolonged periods
since the carpet may begin to create musty
smells and promote internal corrosion of the
floorpan.
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