KIA Rio_Rio5 2005 - Manual (Page 223)

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Finish Damage Repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface
must be repaired promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
Bright-Metal Maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover,
not a scraper or other sharp object.
• To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from
corrosion, apply a coating of wax or chrome
preservative and rub to a high luster.
• During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the
bright metal parts with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the parts with non-
corrosive petroleum jelly or other protective
compound.
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NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires any metal
repair or replacement, be sure the body shop
applies anti-corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
Underbody Maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal or
dust control may collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on underbody parts, such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even though they have
been treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody and wheel
openings with lukewarm or cold water once a month
and especially at the end of each winter. Pay special
attention to these areas because it is difficult to see all
the mud and dirt. The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have drain holes that
should not be allowed to clog with dirt; trapped water
in these areas can cause rusting. It will do more harm
than good to wet down the road grime without
removing it.
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