Wash Procedure
SINGLE VEHICLE WASH PROCEDUREEquipment/materials
^ Garden hose with spray nozzle.
^ Car wash detergent containing no phosphates.
^ Clean 100% cotton terry cloth towels.
Procedure:
1. During the summer months, the early morning hour is the best time to wash your car unless you can wash and dry it in the shade. Never wash a car under the hot sun. All paint is subject to water damage when washed under the hot sun.
2. Thoroughly rinse off surface dirt and foreign materials with a spray of clean water. Spray under the body and in the wheel wells to remove din and road salt accumulation.
3. Apply a detergent and warm water solution. Use a mild detergent such as Nissan Car Wash P/N 999MP-A3100, clean warm water, and a clean 100% cotton terry cloth towel. Use gentle pressure and frequently rinse off the terry cloth applicator to avoid scratches from entrapped dirt.
4. Rinse the vehicle with a spray of clean water. Make sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of the doors are open and all detergent is flushed off the body and underbody.
5. Use a clean damp terry cloth towel and gentle pressure to remove the majority of the rinse water allowing the remaining water film to air dry. Replace the towel frequently to avoid scratches from entrapped dirt.
6. Always wash, rinse, and dry a vehicle beginning with the roof and glass. Then the hood and trunk followed by the vertical surfaces. Wash, rinse, and dry one section at a time if low humidity causes fast drying. Do not allow soap solution or rinse water to dry on the finish.
7. Clean the inside flanges, seams, and folds on the doors, hatches, and hood with a clean terry cloth dampened with clean water.
8. Painted aluminum wheels require the same wash procedure. A soft brush may be needed to loosen dirt but use gentle pressure and plenty of soapy water. Never wash the wheels if they are hot.
Some Nissan convertible customers have reported difficulty in keeping the plastic rear window clean. Due to the flexibility required of the rear window it is susceptible to scratches and abrasions especially when the top is lowered with dirt on the rear window. Use the following procedures and materials to wash the vehicle and care for the plastic rear window.
Finish Kare products are currently the only materials approved by the manufacturer of the rear window material for polishing and protection.