2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 178

01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota's finish. Once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well, apply wax. 1. Always wash and dry the vehicle before you begin waxing, even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax. 2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become extremely weathered, use a car-cleaning polish, followed by a separate wax. Carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions and precautions. Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint. 3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the surface in large patches. Touch-up paint Touch-up paint may be used to cover small chips or scratches. Apply the paint soon after the damage occurs or corrosion may set in. To do a good job, use a small artist's brush and stir the paint well. Make sure the area is clean and dry. To apply the touch-up paint so it is hardly noticeable, the trick is to apply it only to the bare spots. Apply only the smallest amount possible and do not paint the surface around the scratch or chip. Soft top Wash using mild soap suds, lukewarm water and a sponge. If further cleaning is required after using soap and water, a mild foaming cleaner can be used. First, rinse the top, then use a mild foaming cleaner on the entire top. Scrub with a small soft bristle hand-brush. Add water as needed until the cleaner gets soapy. Use a cloth or sponge to remove dirt so it will not be ground into the top. Be careful to keep any cleaner from drying on the body paint as it may cause streaks. After the top has been cleaned, rinse vehicle with clean water to remove all traces of cleaner. After cleaning, always make sure the top is completely dry before your lowered it. Lowering the top while wet or damp may cause interior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top material. NOTICE Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or bleaching agents on the top material or damage may result. NOTICE z Always remove the plastic bumpers if your vehicle is re-painted and placed in a high heat paint waxing booth. High temperatures could damage the bumpers. z Do not apply wax on the soft top. It may damage the soft top. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 153