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6 - Maintenance and Care  |  Appearance Care

Waxing

Your vehicle needs to be waxed when water no longer beads on the finish.

Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing it.  In addition to the vehicle body, wax the metal trim to maintain its lustre.

1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.  Waxes containing abrasive will remove paint and could damage bright metal parts.


2. Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic, mica, and solid colours.


3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth.


4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.



NOTE

A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similar materials will usually also take off the wax.

Rewax these areas even if the rest of the vehicle does not need it.



Paint Damage Touch-up

Repair damage to the finish caused by stone chipping, damage during parking etc., by using Mazda touch-up paint before rust begins to form.

First, remove the dirt and grease with a clean soft cloth.


If rust has already begun to form:

1. Remove rust completely with sandpaper.


2. Wipe with a clean soft cloth.


3. Apply rust preventive primer to the area.


4. After drying it completely, apply a suitable top coat material to the area.


Of course there will be no problem if you assign the work to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.


Cavity Protection

Cavities are treated for protection at the factory, but additional protective treatment after the vehicle has been put into use will extend the life of the body.


We recommend that you consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer concerning this additional precaution.