Automatic car wash
Your
vehicle
may be washed in an auto-
matic
car
wash, but remember
that
the
paint
can be
scratched
by
some
types
of
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or
the
washing process itself. Scratching. reduces
paint
durability
and gloss,
especially
on
darker
colors. The
manager
of
the
car
wash
should be able to
advise
you wheth-
er
the process is
safe
for
the
paint
on
your
vehicle.
NOTICE
To
prevent
damage to the antenna,
make
sure
it
is
retracted
before
driv-
ing through an
automatic
car
wash.
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota's finish.
Apply
wax
once a month or
if
the
vehicle
surface does not repel
water
well.
1.
Always
wash
and dry
the
vehicle
be-
fore you begin waxing,
even
if
you
are
using a combined
cleaner
and wax.
2.
Use a good
quality
polish and wax.
If
the finish has become
extremely
weath-
ered, use a
car-cleaning
polish, fol-
lowed
by
a
separate
wax.
Carefully
fol-
low
the
manufacturer's
instructions
and
precautions. Be
sure
to polish and
wax
the
chrome trim as well as
the
paint.
Windshield
washer
nozzles: Make
sure
that
the nozzles do not
become
blocked
when waxing.
If
a
nozzle
becomes
blocked,
contact
your
Toyota
dealer
to
have the
vehicle
serviced.
NOTICE
If
a
nozzle
becomes
blocked, do
not
try
to
clear
it
with a
pin
or
other
object. The
nozzle
will
be damaged.
Exterior
lights: Do not
apply
wax
on
the
surfaces
of
the
lights.
Wax
may
cause
damage
to
the
lenses.
If
you
accidentally
put
wax
on
the
light
surfaces,
wipe
or
wash
it
off.
3.
Wax
the
vehicle
again
when
water
does not bead but
remains
on the sur-
face
in large patches.
Touch-up
paint
Touch-up
paint may be used to cover
small chips or scratches.
Apply
the
paint soon
after
the
damage
occurs
or
corrosion
may
set
in.
To
do a
good job, use a small
artist's
brush and
stir
the
paint
well.
Make
sure
the
area
is
clean and dry.
To
apply
the
touch-up
paint
so
it is
hardly
noticeable,
the
trick
is to
apply
it
only
to
the
bare spots.
Apply
only
the
smallest
amount
possible
and do not
paint
the
surface
around
the
scratch
or
chip.
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