2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 258
2005 Dodge Stratus Manual
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258 VEHICLE CARE Polishing your vehicle If painted surfaces have been severely damaged and lost their original luster and color tone, polish the surface lightly with a fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the damaged surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving the polishing cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush the compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a beautiful luster. Damaged paint Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint coat caused by flying stones, etc. The paint code number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate in the engine compartment. Cleaning plastic parts Use a sponge or chamois. If vehicle wax adheres on the plastic bumper or moldings, the surface may appear white in color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft cloth or chamois. CAUTION! • Do not use a scrub brush or other hard tools as they may damage the plastic part surface. • Do not use wax containing compound (polishing compound) which may damage the plastic part surface. • Do not bring plastic parts into contact with brake fluids, engine oils, greases, thinner for painting, and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte) which may stain, crack or discolor the plastic parts. If they touch the plastic part, wipe them with a soft cloth, or chamois and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent. Then, immediately rinse the affected parts with water.