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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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