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Appearance 2

  1. If protective coating (wrap guard) is applied, remove it.
    NOTE:
    • When removing the wrap guard, using steam will make it easier to remove.
    • Vehicle left for an extended periods or at low temperatures, spray the vehicle with water heated 50 - 60 °C (122 - 140 °F) to raise the surface temperature before peeling off the wrap guard. Do not use the water heated to over 60°C (140°F).
    • If the adhesive remains exist on the coated surface, soak a flannel rag, etc. with a small amount of coating wax or solvent such as oil benzene and IPA, put the soaked rag on the remains lightly, and then wipe them off with the rag.
    • Keep solvent from touching the resin or rubber parts. Do not use coating wax or solvents while the component surface temperature is hot due to hot weather etc.
    • If the coated surface is swollen out due to seams or moisture, expose the vehicle to the sunlight for a few hours or heat the seam and swollen portions using a dryer etc.
    • Follow all government and local regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing of wrap guard.
  2. Check the whole vehicle body for flaking paint, damage by transportation, corrosion, dirt, cracks or blisters.
    NOTE:
    • It is better to determine an inspection pattern in order to avoid missing an area, since the total inspection area is wide.
    • Do not repair the body paint unless absolutely necessary. Also, if the vehicle is in need of repair to remove scratches or corroded paint, the repair area must be limited to the minimum. Re-painting and spray painting must be avoided as much as possible.
  3. Check each window glass for scratches carefully. Slight damage may be removed by polishing with glass polishing agent (cerium oxide, etc.). (Fill a cap half with cerium oxide, and add warm water to it. Then agitate the content until it turns to wax. Apply this wax to a soft cloth, and polish the glass with it.)
  4. Check each portion of the vehicle body and underside components for the formation of rust. If rust is discovered, remove it with sandpaper of #80 to #180 and treat the surface with rust preventive. After this treatment is completed, flush the portion thoroughly, and prepare the surface for repair painting.
  5. Check each portion of body and all of the exterior parts for deformation or distortion. Also, check each light lens for cracks.
  6. Peel the protective tape, vinyl wrapping and identification seal attached to the following places.
    • Seat
    • Door trim
    • Floor mat
    • Side sill
    • Instrument panel
    • Wheel (identification seal)
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