2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 187

04 09.01 Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota's finish. Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well. 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 General cleaning- Follow the procedure shown below. 1. Brush off any loose dirt and rinse off with a hose. 2. Using a sponge, wash with a mild solution of soap (hand soap) in luke warm water (below 38_C or 100_F). 3. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap. NOTICE z Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners as they may damage the top material. z Do not use water −repellents, wax or other preservative finishes as they may stain the top material. Additional stains)- cleaning (for more difficult Follow the procedure shown below using a mild cleaning solution composed of the following ingredient. D 110 g (4 oz.) of chlorine bleach D 60 g (2 oz.) of soap (hand soap) D 3.8L (1.0 gal., 0.8 lmp. gal.) of luke warm water (below 38_C or 100_F). 1. Rinse the top, then spread the mild cleaning solution on the entire top. Do not put excessive amounts of liquid on the fabric. 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. 2005 MR2 from Aug. '04Prod. (OM17527U) 187