1993 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 248

Service & Appearance Care Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damagedana requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anticorrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, andother foreign matter can damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safefor painted surfaces for these stains. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches inthe fnish 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 yourdealer or other service outlets. Larger areasof finish damage canbe corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. 246