2002 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 230

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 (F7AZ-19K507-BA), which is available at your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. This kit contains: • Lacquer Touch-Up Paint (ALBZ-19500-XXXXA) • Exterior Acrylic Spray Lacquer (ALAZ-19500-XXXXA) 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. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time. Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergents for soiled wheel rims and covers. Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. Clean wheel rims and covers with Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. Spray cleaner on cool wheel rims or covers and allow to set for 2-5 minutes. Agitate the area with a sponge and rinse off with plenty of water. Use Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520-AA), available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer, in order to remove tar and grease from wheel rims and covers. CLEANING THE ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • The engine must be cool to the touch before spraying with water. • Never spray a hot engine with cold water, as damage to the engine block or engine components may occur. 230