1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 283

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish 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 your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body paint shop. and 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 12,000miles (20 000 km) purchase, of whichever occurs first. Underbody Maintenance 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 asthe 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 otherdebris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should beloosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody washing system can do car this for you. 6-56