My Holden - Caring for your Holden

CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Washing your vehicle
Removing stains
Polishing paint work

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Washing your vehicle

• Avoid automatic washes, as the soap is often too harsh
• Wash once a week
• Do not wash in direct sunlight
• Begin washing by hosing your car with cold water
• Use a gentle detergent in warm water
• Soak bird droppings before washing off - 110 grams of dissolved baking soda in 1 litre of water will remove stubborn marks
• Wash a small section at a time and rinse with cold water
• Dry with a good quality chamois

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Removing stains

• Remove grease, oil and tar (if it's fresh) with kerosene or turpentine
• Wash and polish the area after removing the stain
• Wash petrol off with clean water
• Never use petrol to clean painted or plastic surfaces
• Use a rubbing or cutting compound sparingly and only when the gloss of the paint has reduced

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Polishing paint work

• The use of a polymer glaze approximately every 3 months will help protect your paintwork
• Always wash your car before polishing