1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 273

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures deep scratchesin the finish or should berepaired.right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop a majorrepairexpense. i-nto Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas finish damagecan be correcte'd of in your dealer'sbody and paint shop. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants fall upon and can attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage %an take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint causes this, Pontiac job will repair, atno charge tothe owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occursfirst. ,Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust If control can collect on the underbody. these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) occur on the can underbody parts such as fuel lines,-frame,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 other debris collect. Dirt packed in closed areas can of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer oran underbody vehicle washing system. can do this for you. 6-51