VEHICLE CARE 313Protecting Exterior Bright MetalMoldingsCautionFailure to clean and protect thebright metal moldings can result ina hazy white finish or pitting. Thisdamage would not be covered bythe vehicle warranty.The bright metal moldings on thevehicle are aluminum, chrome orstainless steel. To prevent damagealways follow these cleaninginstructions:. Be sure the molding is cool to thetouch before applying any cleaningsolution.. Use only approved cleaningsolutions for aluminum, chrome orstainless steel. Some cleaners arehighly acidic or contain alkalinesubstances and can damage themoldings.. Always dilute a concentratedcleaner according to themanufacturer’s instructions.. Do not use cleaners that are notintended for automotive use.. Use a nonabrasive wax on thevehicle after washing to protectand extend the molding finish.Carbon Fiber CareCarbon fiber composite parts can bewashed and waxed like any otherparts. Use a clear or black pigmentedwax. See Composite Materials 0 187.Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses,Emblems, Decals, and StripesUse only lukewarm or cold water, asoft cloth, and a car washing soap toclean exterior lamps, lenses, emblems,decals, and stripes. Follow instructionsunder "Washing the Vehicle"previously in this section.Lamp covers are made of plastic, andsome have a UV protective coating. Donot clean or wipe them when dry.Do not use any of the following onlamp covers:. Abrasive or caustic agents.. Washer fluids and other cleaningagents in higher concentrationsthan suggested by themanufacturer.. Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or otherharsh cleaners.. Ice scrapers or other hard items.. Aftermarket appearance caps orcovers while the lamps areilluminated, due to excessive heatgenerated.CautionFailure to clean lamps properly cancause damage to the lamp coverthat would not be covered by thevehicle warranty.CautionUsing wax on low gloss black finishstripes can increase the gloss leveland create a non-uniform finish.Clean low gloss stripes with soapand water only.
