Body/Frame - Protective Wax Coating Information
T-SB-0138-08July 21, 2008
Permanent-Type Protective Wax Coatings
Service Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Paint/Coatings
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Toyota uses two types of permanent protective wax coatings; one is yellow-brown and the other is black. The yellow-brown (cavity wax) is used for interior body panels (i.e. hoods trunk lids doors engine compartment components etc.). The black (underbody wax) is used on the underside of the body floor separate frame (if equipped) as well as inside the fenderwell areas. Both types of waxes provide substantial corrosion protection to the aforementioned areas and components.
These permanent-type protective wax coatings should not be removed from the vehicle unless body work is to be done in an area coated with the protective wax. It is essential that these wax coatings be restored to areas where the wax was removed during body repairs. Replacement wax coatings are available from local automotive chemical suppliers.
NOTE:
^ Any underbody wax that has been inadvertently sprayed on the exhaust system by the factory will normally dissipate in a few miles.
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Cleaning Procedure
If necessary removal of any wax coating overspray on the exterior paint finish may be removed easily with Toyota bug and Tar Remover. Be sure to wash the paint surface with Toyota Liquid Car Wash before using the Bug and Tar Remover (this will prevent scratching of the paint surface from dirt trapped in the wax coating.)