Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Procedures



Foreign Material Deposit Removal

* The following materials may damage the vehicle finishes if left on painted surfaces:

- Calcium chloride and other salts
- Ice melting agents
- Road oil and tar
- Tree sap
- Bird droppings
- Chemicals from industrial chimneys

* Use cleaners that are designated safe for painted surfaces for the removal of these materials.