2001 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 292

Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratchesin the finish fall should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This quickly and may develop a major repair expense. into damage can take two forrns: blotchy, ringlet-shaped Minor chips and scratchescan be repaired with touch-up discolorations, and small irregular dark etched spots materials availablefrom your dealeror other service into the paint surface. outlets. Larger areas finish damage can be corrected of Although no defect in paint job causes this, the in your dealer's body and paint shop. Chevrolet will repair,at no charge to the owner, the Underbody Maintenance surfaces of new vehicles damaged by fallout this condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust of purchase, whichever occurs first. control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel frame, lines, 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 otherdebris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you. 6-55