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Hyundai Sonata (2001 release)

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Regularly check the condition of the body.
Otherwise corrosion of separate parts of the body can lead to severe damage in the future costly repairs. It is necessary to pay attention to the hidden parts of the car, such as the bottom, wheel arches and the bottom of the engine compartment, as well as parts of the body are under the upholstery. The main element of the care of a body wash. Before a car sink soak insects and remove them from the surface of the body. Wash your body with plenty of water with a soft sponge or brush. Varnish can not be washed with high-pressure jet. Pour over the car from a hose and wash off dirt from the top down. Frequently rinse the sponge. Wipe the vehicle with a clean cloth. Use only high-quality degreasing detergents. In order to protect the surface of the body is added to the water preservatives. Do not wash the car and dry in the sun, because on the surface of the body may be stained. Salt which strew roads, has harmful effects on the body of the car.
After washing the car because of humidity decreases the effectiveness of the brakes. It is recommended to dry the brake discs by briefly pressing the brake pedal at the beginning of the movement.

Preservation
Purely it washed up and dried paint must be treated with preservatives every 3 months, to protect it from atmospheric influence the creation of non-porous water-repellent wax layer.
Immediately remove leaked fuel, oil or grease, brake fluid, otherwise change the color of the varnish.
The surface treatment must be repeated if no water droplet is collected in and spreads over the surface. Regular processing by preserving means preserves gloss varnish.
There is another possibility to protect the paintwork - with the help of washing preservatives. However washing preservatives provide reliable protection of the surface only if they are used at each washing the vehicle and not less than 2-3 weeks.
After use washing (foaming) agents is especially recommended additional surface treatment with preservatives.

A WARNING
Preservation can not be carried out in the open sun.

Polishing
Polishing paint is only necessary if it is faded due to lack of care, dust, harmful gases, weather conditions, and preservatives can not restore its luster.
Do not use rough polishing pastes and chemically active polishing agents, despite the good results previously.
Before polishing the car must be clean and dry thoroughly. Then adhere to the instructions for use polishes.
Polishing is necessary small portions to avoid premature drying of polish. After surface processing by some polishing means for additional preservation. It is forbidden to polish on the open sun. Matte varnish surfaces can not be processed with preservatives and polishes.

Stain removal and care of the body elements
Bituminous stains quickly penetrate into the paint coatings, remove them completely anymore. Fresh stains can be derived dipped in a special liquid for removing bitumen stains with a soft cloth. In case of emergency, use gasoline, kerosene or turpentine.
Insects contain substances that could damage the lacquer, if not quickly removed. Use a mild soap and lukewarm detergent solution or a special tool for removing insects.
Plastic parts, seat of artificial leather, lights, details painted in matte black color, can be washed with the addition of special funds. Liberally moisten it is not recommended. Plastic parts can be processed if necessary special cleaners. In no case do not use cellulose thinner or gasoline.
Seals and rubber parts periodically to strew talc or to spray silicone spray. This will keep their elasticity and prevent scratch at closing of doors. To eliminate unpleasant sounds may be wiping contact surfaces of liquid soap.
Alloy wheels require care, especially in the cold season. You can use a special tool to clean discs. Do not use active, acidic, highly alkaline and rough cleansers or water temperatures above +60 ?� C.
Seat belts should be washed with mild soapy water, without removing from the fasteners. Do not expose them to dry cleaning which can cause destruction of fibers. Belts with automatic winding to braid in the dried state, if necessary, use a special spray for better sliding. It is not recommended to dry belts at temperature above 80 ?� C in full sun.

Care of a soft upholstery and rugs
Coatings of tissue.
Soft seats to clean a vacuum cleaner or a stiff brush. Heavily seat clean with soapy water or a special cleaner upholstery. Fat and oil stains to process pure gasoline or a spot remover. The cleaner can not be poured directly onto the fabric. Spot treat the contour from the edge to the center. Other pollution can be removed using lukewarm soapy water.
Leather seats.
At long parking in the sun seats and head restraints must be protected from burning. Rags from jersey and a wool slightly to wet and wipe leather upholstery so as not to wet the skin and joints. Then, dry surface with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains can be removed with refined detergent without brighteners (2 tablespoons per 1 liter of water). Fat and oil stains treated swab moistened with pure gasoline. Washed leather seats should be treated with an antistatic agent. Shake before use and apply a thin layer of soft cloth. Once dry, rub with a clean, soft cloth. This treatment is recommended every 6 months.
Before installing the mat in place, make sure that they are completely dry.
If you use liquid detergent in the car try not moistened the surface.

For external car wash
Autoshampoo.
It makes it easy to remove oil stains from paintwork.
Autoshampoo with preservative.
It has the properties of conventional car shampoos, but after drying the paint protects and prolongs the next polishing.
Cleaner cap.
It removes dust produced by abrasion of brake pads.
Means for the care of colored plastic surfaces.
Especially for the discolored bumpers. Along with care substance comprises dyes. Apply and spread a clean sponge. The remains are removed with a soft cloth.

Check Paint
Paintwork damage from being hit by stones must be protected before in these areas will begin to appear rust.
This is best suited wax used for polishing a car.
If rust was formed under the paintwork of the vehicle, remove it as far as possible, smooth out skin on the affected area or a rotating wire brush, treat the rust converter.
Before applying paint apply on the affected area ground.




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