ZEST BOLT Service Manual

BODY 56 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.