1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 288

Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can upon and fall quickly and may develop a major repair expense. into attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage Minor chips and scratches be repaired with touch-up can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped can discolorations, and small irregular spots etched dark materials availablefrom your dealer or other service into the paint surface. outlets. Larger areas finish damagecan be corrected of 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) occur on can the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least everyspring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. packed in closed areas Dirt of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you. Although no defect in the paint causes this, Buick job will repair, atno charge to the owner, the surfacesof new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000miles (20 000 k ) purchase, m of whichever occurs first. 6-53