2002 Ford Focus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 254

Cleaning Repairing paint chips Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired using the Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit (F7AZĆ19K507ĆBA), which is available at your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. This kit contains: • Lacquer TouchĆUp Paint (ALBZĆ19500ĆXXXXA) • Exterior Acrylic Spray Lacquer (ALAZĆ19500ĆXXXXA) Please note that the part numbers (shown as XXXX above) will vary with your vehicle's specific coloring. Carefully observe the application instructions on the products. Cleaning the wheel rims and covers Aluminum wheel rims or covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish. Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or covers. ChemicalĆstrength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time. 254