Car wash
Washing a 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 left unwashed. Polluted air or acid rain can damage paintwork through a chemical reaction if left in contact with the surface of the vehicle. If you live by the sea or in the region (country), where road salt or road maintenance chemicals are used, you should pay special attention to the underside of your vehicle.
In winter or after driving on muddy wet roads, wash the underside of the vehicle thoroughly. Use a strong water jet to remove buildup of dirt and corrosive materials. Use a high quality car wash shampoo and follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. Shampoo can be purchased from your authorized Hyundai dealer or auto shop. Do not use strong household cleaners, benzine, thinners or abrasive cleaners as this may damage the vehicle's paintwork.
Use a clean sponge or cloth, wetting it frequently, and do not damage the paintwork by rubbing too hard. If the dirt has dried on, moisten it liberally and gently remove it.
To wash the wheels, use a soft brush or a coarse wool cloth soaked in a neutral detergent solution.
To clean plastic wheel covers, use a clean sponge or soft cloth and water.
Wash aluminum rims with mild neutral detergent or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Protect bare metal surfaces by washing, polishing and waxing!. Since aluminum is prone to corrosion, pay special attention to aluminum rims in winter. Wash these wheels thoroughly after driving on salt covered roads.
After washing your car, dry it thoroughly. After drying, soapy water leaves stains on the paint.
In warm weather and low humidity, you may need to wipe every 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 it does not leave stains. Do not rub hard, as this may damage the paintwork.
If you find dents or scratches in the paintwork, cover them with repair paint to prevent corrosion. To protect the paintwork from corrosion, you should wash your Hyundai car (at least once a month). Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt and other substances from under the fenders of the vehicle. Make sure the drain holes are open. Paint damage can be caused by tar stains, industrial effluents, charcoal, and insect debris if all of these are not removed promptly. If plain water is not effective enough to remove accumulated dirt, use neutral solutions before washing cars. To remove the solution after washing, be sure to wipe the car. Do not allow the solution to dry on the vehicle's paintwork.
Stain cleaning
Do not use gasoline, strong solvents, or corrosive cleaners. This may damage the paintwork. To remove road tar, use a clean, soft cloth dampened with turpentine. Be careful.
To remove insect residue or tar, use warm water and a mild neutral or car wash solution. Wet a sponge and lightly rub the stained surface. If the finish has lost its shine, use a commercially available car polish.
Polishing and waxing
Always wash and dry the car before applying the polish and wax paste. Use only high quality commercially available products and follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. Polish and wax on both paintwork and high gloss veneer.
Reapplying wax paste
Re-polishing and waxing should be done when the water no longer forms drops and rolls off a clean surface, but spreads over a large area.
Bumper Care
When caring for the bumpers of your Hyundai car, you must follow some precautions:
- Be careful not to get battery electrolyte or brake fluid on the bumpers. If this happens, wash the bumpers immediately with clean water.
- Be careful when cleaning 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 or car wash solution.
- Do not expose bumpers to high temperatures. For example, when painting your car in a high temperature oven, be sure to remove the bumpers from the car.