1994 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 236

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should berepaired right away. Bare metal willcorrode quickly and may develop intoa major repair expense. I Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Pontiac will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. 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 underbody parts such as fuel lines, d Minor chips and scratches can be repairec ' frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even with touch-up materials available from though they have corrosion protection. your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be At least every spring, flush these corrected in your dealer's body and paint materials from the underbody with plain shop. water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you. 235