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IN THE FIRST 90 DAYS:
It is recommended not to wax or polish your new
BOLT / ZEST in the 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). New BOLT / ZEST’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.
"TO DO" LIST FOR NEW BOLT PAINT FINISH
CARE IN MONSOON
CAR BODY:
The exterior of the car is the only line of
defence between the interior and critical
components. Not only that, but most modern
cars are monocoque i.e. the bodies are
themselves the load bearing structures. So
making sure they weather the monsoon is
not only an aesthetic reason, it's a pretty
good technical reason too.
The main cause of body and underbody
deterioration is corrosion. Modern cars come
with galvanized metal, rust proofing, etc. but
with fierce monsoons, additional care needs
to be taken. Following precautions must be
taken :
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 begins on the inside, so your new
BOLT may need more than a wash down.
Wheel-arches, doorsills and doors are most
susceptible to corrosion and hence special
care needs to be taken to keep these areas
clean.
Do not use household detergents to wash
paint work as they are strong and may affect
the metal and promote corrosion.
It is recommended that you wax your new
BOLT for a wash as wax forms a protective
layer over the painted surface.
Always keep the drain holes and channels
clear so that water drains off freely and does
not accumulate in crevices and box sections.
Any damages in the paint film such as dents
and scratches are prone to corrosion and
hence must be rectified immediately.
Wash all surfaces and wipe them dry.
A higher salt content in the air accelerates
corrosion in coastal areas and hence
more care should be taken in case your
BOLT / ZEST SW is driven in these areas
in wet season.
CARE OF THE 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.
Following are some useful tips to keep underbody
corrosion free.
Inspect new BOLT / ZEST before and after
the monsoon for any possible signs of
corrosion.
Corrosion can be arrested using a rust-
proofing treatment like waxing e.g. Dinitrol.
The exhaust system on the underbody is
most susceptible to corrosion. It is
recommended to recoat it with alluminium
paint in case the original coating is damaged
or weathered away.
Periodically check new BOLT / ZEST for any
scrapes on the underbody caused due to
speed-breakers or due to stones.
Caring for new BOLT / ZEST’s paint finish is a
good investment as it not only helps to prevent the
rusting of sheet metal parts but also enhances the
value of the car following the above guidelines will
help you to maintain the glossy and wet look
appearance of the car.