2002 Lincoln Blackwood Owner's Manual - Page 209

Maintenance and care Underbody Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. Protecting the paint finish of your vehicle Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle on a regular basis will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage. A typical paint sealant lasts approximately six months to a year, depending on local weather conditions and the cleaning soap that is used in washing the vehicle. Do not use a wax that beads excessively. Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will "gray" or stain the parts over time. 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. 209