1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 194

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