NISSAN 2015 GT R - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 268)

Washing
Hand wash the vehicle for best results. Park the
vehicle in a cool, shaded area, out of direct
sunlight. Read these procedures and gather the
necessary equipment and supplies before
washing the vehicle.
Equipment/Supplies:
. Vehicle soap specifically made for matte
paint
. Microfiber cloth
. Chamois cloth, for drying
. Two buckets with grit guards or dirt separa-
tors (available at many automotive supply or
detaining supply sources).
1. Clean the wheels.
. Use a product specifically formulated to
clean wheels.
. Do not get any wheel cleaner on the
paint. Immediately wash and rinse the
paint if any wheel clear contacts the
paint.
. Do not use the same cleaning materials
to clean the wheels and paint.
2. Fill the buckets.
. Fill one bucket (with dirt separator grid at
the bottom) with vehicle soap specifically
made for matte paint and water. Follow
the soap manufacturer’s instructions.
. Fill the second bucket with clean water
for rinsing the wash cloth.
. Always rinse the wash cloth in the clean
water before putting the wash cloth into
the cleaning solution.
3. Inspect the car for areas with heavy soiling
or spots and, if necessary, treat these areas
first, before washing the entire vehicle.
4. Remove large pieces of dirt by spraying the
vehicle with a hose.
5. Soak the wash cloth in the soap solution and
wash the vehicle lightly. Work in small
sections from the bottom of the vehicle to
the top.
. Wash a section then rinse the soapy
section of the vehicle completely before
starting another section.
. Keep the clean sections of the vehicle
wet as the remaining sections are com-
pleted.
6. Use a clean damp chamois to dry the vehicle
before it air dries. If the undried surfaces
start to air dry, redampen those areas.
. Do not allow surface to air dry. Air drying
allows water spots to form.
WASHING
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and
plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly
using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
NOTICE
. Do not use an automatic car wash.
The rear spoiler may be damaged.
. Do not use car washes that use acid
in the detergent. Some car washes,
especially brushless ones, use some
acid for cleaning. The acid may react
with some plastic vehicle compo-
nents, causing them to crack. This
could affect their appearance, and
also could cause them not to func-
tion properly. Always check with
your car wash to confirm that acid
is not used.
. Do not wash the vehicle with strong
household soap, strong chemical
detergents, gasoline or solvents.
. Do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or while the vehicle body is
hot, as the surface may become
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