Toyota MR2 Spyder MR S roadster owners manual page 171

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MR2 U Waxing your Toyota Touch-up paint If further cleaning is required after using Polishing and waxing is recommended Touch-up paint may be used to coversoap and water, a mild foaming cleaner to maintain the original beauty of your can be used. First, rinse the top, then use small chips or scratches. a mild foaming cleaner on the entire top. Toyota’s finish. Apply the paint soon after the damage Once a month or if the vehicle surface occurs or corrosion may set in. To do a Scrub with a small soft bristle hand-brush. does not repel water well, apply wax.good job, use a small artist’s brush and Add water as needed until the cleaner 1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-stir the paint well. Make sure the area is gets soapy. Use a cloth or sponge to fore you begin waxing, even if you are clean and dry. To apply the touch-up paintremove dirt so it will not be ground into using a combined cleaner and wax.so it is hardly noticeable, the trick is to the top. Be careful to keep any cleaner apply it only to the bare spots. Apply only from drying on the body paint as it may 2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the smallest amount possible and do notcause streaks. the finish has become extremely weath- paint the surface around the scratch or After the top has been cleaned, rinse ve- ered, use a car-cleaning polish, fol-chip. hicle with clean water to remove all traces lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol- of cleaner. low the manufacturer’s instructions andSoft top After cleaning, always make sure the top precautions. Be sure to polish and wax Wash using mild soap suds, lukewarm wa- is completely dry before your lowered it. the chrome trim as well as the paint. ter and a sponge. Lowering the top while wet or damp may 3. Wax the vehicle again when water cause interior water damage, water stains does not bead but remains on the sur- NOTICE or mildew of the top material. face in large patches. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners NOTICE or bleaching agents on the top mate- Always remove the plastic bumpersrial or damage may result. if your vehicle is re-painted and placed in a high heat paint waxing booth. High temperatures could damage the bumpers. Do not apply wax on the soft top. It may damage the soft top. 2000 MR2 (OM17475U) 167

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