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Maintenance and CareAppearance CareHow to MinimizeEnvironmental Paint DamageThe paintwork on your Mazda representsthe latest technical developments incomposition and methods of application.Environmental hazards, however, canharm the paint's protective properties, ifproper care is not taken.Here are some examples of possibledamage, with tips on how to preventthem.qEtching Caused by Acid Rain orIndustrial FalloutOccurrenceIndustrial pollutants and vehicle emissionsdrift into the air and mix with rain or dewto form acids. These acids can settle on avehicle's finish. As the water evaporates,the acid becomes concentrated and candamage the finish.And the longer the acid remains on thesurface, the greater the chance is fordamage.PreventionIt is necessary to wash and wax yourvehicle to preserve its finish according tothe instructions in this section. Thesesteps should be taken immediately afteryou suspect that acid rain has settled onyour vehicle's finish.qDamage Caused by BirdDropping, Insects, or Tree SapOccurrenceBird droppings contain acids. If thesearen't removed they can eat away the clearand color base coat of the vehicle'spaintwork.When insects stick to the paint surfaceand decompose, corrosive compoundsform. These can erode the clear and colorbase coat of the vehicle's paintwork ifthey are not removed.Tree sap will harden and adherepermanently to the paint finish. If youscratch the sap off while it is hard, somevehicle paint could come off with it.PreventionIt is necessary to have your Mazdawashed and waxed to preserve its finishaccording to the instructions in thissection. This should be done as soon aspossible.Bird droppings can be removed with asoft sponge and water. If you are travelingand these are not available, a moistenedtissue may also take care of the problem.The cleaned area should be waxedaccording to the instructions in thissection.Insects and tree sap are best removed witha soft sponge and water or a commerciallyavailable chemical cleaner.Another method is to cover the affectedarea with dampened newspaper for one totwo hours. After removing the newspaper,rinse off the loosened debris with water.8-59