36 — North Shore News — Friday. March 17, 2000

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Caring for your

HAVING a new paint job done on your car
can add years to its life in addition to
enhancing its appearance, and maybe even
its value.

Studies have shown that the eaterior appearance of
your vehicle can have a significant impact on the resale
Price of a four to seven year old vehicle. Bird droppings,
tree sap, and gasoline can all play havoc with your car's
new finish.
Don’t forget to touch ap any scratches or dents on
your car right away. Corrosion happens fastest to bare
metal, so don’t let there be any! The seven or eight
litres of paint on your car are afl that stand between the
rust demon and your car
Today’s paints and coatings are the result of
advanced research and testing. They provide you with
excelent colour matching, durability, and, of course, a
great-looking finish.
Remember, the first 60 days after you have your
vehicle refinished are crucial to its appearance and dura-
bility.
Follow these tips from the Car Care Canada, and
your new finish will look good for years to come:
@ Avoid commercial car washes for 30 days.
8 Wash in the shade, not in the sun.
@ Wash with a mild household detergent or automotive
wash, and rinse with cool water. Dry with a chamois or
soft towel.
& Never dry-wipe with a dry cloth.
Hi Do not wash or polish for 60 days.
@ Avoid extreme heat and cold. In hot weather, keep
your car in the shade whenever possible.
® Immediately rinse off tree sap, bird droppings, and
any automotive fluids, including gasoline, with water.
Avoid driving on roads with loose stones or cinders.
If you must drive on these roads, maintain a wider than
normal space between other cars.
B Avoid parking near sources of salt spray, heavy smoke : “ :
or other industrial fallout. nan oa a : : — os :
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@ Brush ice and snow from painted surfaces. Never
scrape. IF you are going to spend the money on a tap-noich paint job, like this one being completed by Joe Lau of North

Enjoy your new finish! Vancouver's Craftsman Collision, then it pays to take god care of it.

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Featuring Traditional music performance, poetry
recital of Hafez accompanied by the Persian flute:
Ney Haft Seen: A traditional Persian spread. Haaiee
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“eine Saturday,
March 25, 2000 .
Where
Renaissance
Vancouver Hotel
Harbourside
1133 West Hastings
Time
7:00 pm - 1:30 am

Members: $48 ¢ Non-members: $60
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