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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.