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Matte Paint Care Guide
Apply a large amount of water to the
vehicle body from the top to the bot-
tom to remove sand and dust.
If the tires or chassis parts are exces-
sively dirty, make sure to wash them first,
otherwise dirt be sprayed onto the
washed vehicle body.
If dirt is not easily washed off, bring the
hose or sprayer nozzle closer to the
vehicle body to slightly increase the
water pressure.
Using a soft chamois cloth, wipe the
vehicle body gently while applying
plenty of water.
Wipe the vehicle body from top to bot-
tom.
If dirt persists (
P. 33)
Using another soft chamois cloth,
dry the vehicle while taking care to
not rub the vehicle body.
Make sure to remove any standing
water before it evaporates.
Do not use the same chamois cloth that
was used to wash the vehicle (step [2]).
Washing your vehicle
In order to avoid damage to the vehicle's paint, washing the vehicle by hand
with only water is recommended.
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Matte Paint Care Guide
■General washing tips (P. 32)
■If the vehicle body is dirty (P. 28)
Question: What should I do if any of the following have attached to the vehi-
cle?
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are frequently asked questions about the matte clear coat and
their answers:
Washing the vehicle
QuestionAnswer
Can the vehicle be washed?Yes. The vehicle should be washed immediately if it
is dirty.Can the vehicle be washed fre-
quently?
What is the proper method for
washing the vehicle?The vehicle should be washed by hand, using only
water and a chamois cloth.
Is there anything I should be
careful about when washing the
vehicle?Make sure to start by rinsing the entire vehicle with
plenty of water from top to bottom.
Can I wash the vehicle in an
automatic car wash?
No.Can I use a high-pressure pres-
sure washer to wash the vehi-
cle?
ItemAnswer
Leaves, flowers, branches, etc.
Remove immediately.
They may scratch the matte clear coat and if they
are allowed to remain on the vehicle, dirt may settle
into the matte clear coat, making it more flat. As a
result, it will become more glossy, possibly perma-
nently losing its matte properties.
Dead insects, bird droppings,
etc.
Remove immediately.
They may scratch the matte clear coat and if they
are allowed to remain on the vehicle, dirt may settle
into the matte clear coat, making it more flat. As a
result, it will become more glossy, possibly perma-
nently losing its matte properties.
