1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 271

9 Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. 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 NOTICE: underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have When applying a tire dressing always take care to corrosion protection. wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted At least every spring, flush these materials from the surfaces on the body or wheels the vehicle. of underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud Petroleum-based products may damage the and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas paint finish. of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal Chemical Paint Spotting repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and replaced to restore corrosion protection. attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped Finish Damage discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into Any stone chps, fractures or deep scratches in the finish the paint surface. should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Cadillac quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within materials available from your dealer or other service 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 k ) purchase, m of outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected whichever occurs first. in your dealer's body and paint shop.