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(E) Proper Washing

Follow these tips while washing TATA NANO :

(a) Hand wash :

1. Always wash in shade and when the paint surface

is at room temperature.

2. Wash with mild car wash soap like "Car Shampoo"

and use a soft 100% cotton cloth to avoid

scratches. Please take help of your dealer to buy

the right products.

3. Please be sure to remove the wristwatch and wear

soft gloves to avoid scratches due to finger rings

or nails.

4. To remove stubborn stains and contaminants like

tar, use turpentine or cleaners like "Stain Remover"

which is safe for painted surfaces.Again your dealer

can help you in selecting the right product.

5. Avoid substances like petrol, diesel, kerosene,

benzene or other solvents that cause damage to

paint.

6. Dry the vehicle thoroughly to prevent any damp

spots.

(b) Automatic car wash :

These machines can clean the car thoroughly.

However check for following :

1. Please feel the surface of the brushes and ensure

that the brushes on the automatic car wash are in

proper condition as damaged or worn bristles may

develop scratches on the paint finish.

2. Please enquire and verify that the water used in

the automatic car wash undergoes proper filtration

as water which is reused without filtration contains

dirt and contaminants, which may lead to

scratches and damage.

(F) Waxing

Waxing and polishing is recommended to maintain

the gloss and wet-look appearance of your paint finish.

1. Use a good quality polish and wax.

2. Re-wash when the water does not slip off the

surface and collects over the surface in patches.

(G) In the first 30 days

In case the car is washed in an automatic car wash,

please remember that the paint can be scratched by

some type of brushes, unfiltered washing water, or

the washing process itself. Scratching reduces paint

durability and gloss, especially on darker colours.

Wash the vehicle by hand with cool and clean water

using a soft cloth or sponge. Please do not use soap

but a car shampoo is recommended.

(H) In the first 90 days

It is recommended not to wax or polish the car in first

90 days. This will allow the paint finish to completely

age and cure. When the car is ready to wax, do not

use silicone containing or super polymer containing

waxes or polishes, (e.g. Teflon). TATANANO’s OEM

finish does not need such extreme protection and if

the vehicle is involved in an accident, the removal of

such waxes would be time consuming and expensive.

It is advised to use ordinary organic waxes.

Paint care in monsoon

The exterior of the car is the only line of defense

between the interior and exterior components. The

main cause of body and underbody deterioration is

corrosion. ThoughTATANANO comes with galvanized

metal, rust proofing, etc. but with fierce monsoon

condition, additional care needs to be taken.

Following precautions must be taken :

1. Do not allow dirt to accumulate on any painted

surface. Water trickles off painted surfaces but

dirt settles on the damp areas and eventually eats

into the paint work. Most corrosion being on the

inside, so the car may need more than a wash

down.

2. Wheel-arch's, doorsills and doors are most

susceptible to corrosion and hence special care

needs to be taken to keep these areas clean.

3. Do not use household detergents to wash paint

work as they are strong and may affect the metal

and promote corrosion.

4. It is recommended that waxing should be done

after a wash as wax forms a protective layer over

the painted surface.

5. Always keep the drain holes and channels clear

so that water drains off freely and does not

accumulate in crevices and box sections.

6. Any damages in the paint film such as dents and

scratches are prone to corrosion and hence must

be rectified immediately.

Care for the car underbody :

The underbody of the car houses many critical

components and connections and hence special care

has to be taken to keep it corrosion free.