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Never use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads
as they can leave scratches on the chrome surface
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After polishing the chrome parts, you can also apply a coating of
Premium Liquid Wax, available at your Authorized Mahindra
Dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from
environmental effects
14.9.4 Paint Chips
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Mahindra dealers have the exact touch-up paint to match your
vehicle's color
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Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mahindra Dealer for paint
touch-up or paint repairs
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Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect
deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before
repairing paint chips
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Always read the instructions before using the products
14.9.5 Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers (if equipped)
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clear coat of
paint finish. In order to maintain their shine;
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Clean weekly with wheel and tire cleaner, which is available at
your Authorized Mahindra Dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust
accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse
thoroughly with a strong stream of water
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Never apply any cleaning chemicals to hot or warm wheel rims
or covers
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Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergents
14.9.6 Plastic (Non-painted) Exterior Parts
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products
are available with your authorized dealer. You can use these
cleaners;
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For routine cleaning of plastic parts
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For tar or grease spots
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For plastic head lamp lenses
14.9.7 Windows and Wiper Blades
The front/rear windshield, side windows and the wiper blades
should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly,
substances on the vehicle's glass or the wiper blades may be the
cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial
car washes, water repellent coatings, tree sap, or other organic
contamination; these contaminants may cause squeaking or
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