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Maintenance and repair of body

A condition in which the body of your car, it is very important because this depends largely on its resale value. It is much more difficult to repair the started or damaged body, than mechanical parts. Of body cavities, such as wheel wells, the frame and the engine compartment is at least as important, despite the fact that they do not require frequent attention as the rest of the body.

Once a year, or every 20 000 km, it is very useful to clean the underside of the vehicle by means of steam. All traces of dirt and oil will be removed, and after this area can be checked for rust, the damaged brake highways, the worn out electric wires, damaged ropes and so on. At the end of this work the front suspension components must be lubricated.

At the same time, clean the engine and engine compartment using steam cleaner or removal tool lubrication.

Particular attention should be paid to the wheel wells as the substrate can exfoliate, and the stones and mud ejected wheels can damage the paint and allow to appear rust. If you find rust, smooth out the damaged surface to the metal and apply anti-corrosion paint on it.

The body should be washed at least once a week. Thoroughly wet the car to soften the dirt, and then wash it off with a soft sponge and lots of water and soap. If not carefully wash off the dirt, it can erase the paint.

Stains of tar or bitumen should be cleaned with a cloth soaked in solvent.

At least every six months polish a body and chrome. If you use a cleaner for chrome-plated parts to remove rust from parts plated, remember that the cleaner also deletes honor of chrome so use it carefully.