1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 247

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fracturesor 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 dealeror other service outlets. Larger areasof finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow Some weather and atmospheric removal and dust control can collect on conditions can createa chemical fallout. the underbody. If theseare not removed, Airborne pollutants can fall upon and accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. on the underbody parts such as fuel This damage can take two forms: lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, system even though they have corrosion and small irregular dark spots etched protection. into the paint surface. At least every spring, flush these Although no defect in the paint job materials from the underbody with plain causes this, Chevrolet will repair, no at water. Clean any areas where mud and charge to the owner, the surfaces new of other debris can collect. Dirt packed in vehicles damaged by this fallout closed areas of the frame should be condition within l months or l2,OOO 2 loosened before being flushed. Your miles (20 000 k ) purchase, m of dealer or an underbody vehicle washing whichever comes first. system can do this for you. 245 I