Contents: Car wash ⇓ Spot cleaning ⇓ Polishing and waxing ⇓ Re-application of wax paste ⇓ Caring for bumpers ⇓
Car wash
Washing your car when its surface is heated by the sun's rays is unacceptable. Always wash your car in the shade.
Wash your car as often as possible. Dirt is abrasive and can scratch your car if not washed off. Air pollution or acid rain can damage the paintwork through a chemical reaction if left in contact with the car surface. If you live near the sea or in a region (country) where road salt or chemicals are used for road maintenance, you should pay special attention to the underside of your car.
In winter or after driving on dirty wet roads, thoroughly wash the underbody of the car. To remove deposits of dirt and corrosive materials, use a strong stream of water. Use a high-quality car wash shampoo and follow the manufacturer's instructions on the package. Shampoo can be purchased from your authorized Hyundai dealer or auto parts store. Do not use strong household cleaners, gasoline, solvents and abrasive cleaners, as this may damage the car's paintwork.
Use a clean sponge or cloth, dampen it frequently, and do not damage the paintwork by rubbing too hard. If the dirt is stuck on, dampen it generously and gently remove it.
To wash the wheels, use a soft brush or a coarse wool cloth soaked in a neutral cleaning solution.
To clean plastic wheel covers, use a clean sponge or soft cloth and water.
Wash aluminum wheels with a mild neutral detergent or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Protect unprotected metal surfaces by washing, polishing and waxing! Since aluminum is susceptible to corrosion, pay special attention to aluminum wheels in winter. After driving on salted roads, wash such wheels thoroughly.
After washing your car, dry it thoroughly. After drying, soapy water leaves streaks on the paint.
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In warm weather and low humidity, you may need to wipe each part of the car immediately after washing to avoid leaving streaks on the paint.
After wiping, wipe the car dry. This is necessary to remove water from the paintwork so that no stains remain. Do not rub hard, this can damage the paintwork.
If you find dents or scratches on the paintwork, cover them with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. To protect the paintwork from corrosion, you should wash your Hyundai (at least once a month). Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt and other substances from under the fenders of the car. Make sure the drainage holes are open. Damage to the paintwork can be caused by tar stains, industrial emissions, charcoal, and insect residues if not removed promptly. If plain water is not effective enough to remove accumulated dirt, use neutral solutions to wash the car. To remove the solution after washing, be sure to wipe the car. Do not allow the solution to dry on the paintwork of the car.
Spot cleaning
Do not use gasoline, strong solvents or corrosive cleaning agents. This may damage the paintwork. To remove road tar, use a clean soft cloth dampened with turpentine. Be careful.
To remove insect or resin residue, use warm water and a mild neutral detergent or car wash solution. Dampen a sponge and gently rub the dirty surface. If the coating has lost its shine, use a commercially available car polish.
Polishing and waxing
Before applying polish and wax paste, be sure to wash and dry the car. Use only high-quality products available on the market and follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. Polish and wax both the paint and the glossy trim.
Re-application of wax paste
Re-polishing and re-waxing should be done when the water no longer forms beads and rolls off the clean surface, but spreads over a large area.
Caring for bumpers
When caring for the bumpers of your Hyundai vehicle, it is necessary to observe some precautions:
- Be careful not to let battery acid or brake fluid get on the bumpers. If this happens, wash the bumpers immediately with clean water.
- Be careful when cleaning the bumper surfaces. They are made of soft plastic and their surface can be damaged if handled incorrectly. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Use warm water and a mild neutral detergent or car wash solution.
- Do not expose bumpers to high temperatures. For example, when painting your car in a high-temperature drying chamber, be sure to remove the bumpers from the car.