{"nhtsa_id":10160176,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2019-05-20","date":"2019-04-02","document_id":"ITB19-008","mfr_campaign":null,"replaces":null,"component":"EQUIPMENT","mfr_system":null,"summary":"EXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an Infiniti vehicle, damage may occur when using a cleaner with too high of an alkaline concentration. - Always refer to the Appearance and care section of the related owner?s manual. - Not all cleaners are created equal. - Many cleaners come in concentrated form. - Alkaline cleaners (cleaners with a high pH value) can cause spots on paint and trim when not used as directed. - Some commercial car washes use cleaners with a high pH value. - When using cleaners that meet the conditions defined in the Appearance and care section, be sure to carefully follow the cleaner?s directions. - When finished cleaning/washing, rinse thoroughly with clean water. IMPORTANT: Damage to paint, glass, bright metal, or any other exterior surface caused by using improper cleaning products is not covered under warranty. Always refer to the Paint Incident Identification Manual (PIIM) and Assurance Products Reference Manual (APRM). Follow the guidelines in the PIIM and APRM for non-warrantable exterior body, glass, or painted surface quality issues. To access the PIIM and APRM, login to nnanet.com: - For the PIIM, select: MY LINKS > Warranty > Paint Incident Identification Manual - For the APRM, select: MY DOCUMENTS > Warranty > APRM See further information in this bulletin.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160176-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160176-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10160176","components":[{"id":"equipment","name":"Equipment and 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