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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches
in
the
finish
should be repaired
right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop
into
a
major
repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with
touch-up materials available
from your dealer
or
other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can
be corrected
in
your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect
on
the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur
on
the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though
they
have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed
in
closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for
you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create
a
chemical Fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched
into
the paint surface.
Although no defect
in
the paint job causes this,
GM
will
repair, at
no
charge
to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition
within
12
months or
12,000
miles
(20
000
km) of purchase, whichever
comes first.
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