1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 313

Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures deep scratches in the finish Some weatherand atmospheric conditionscan create or can should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants fall upon and attack painted surfaces your vehicle. This on quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. damage can take twoforms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped Minor chips and scratches be repaired with touch-up can discolorations, and small irregular spots etched dark materials available from your dealer or other service into the paint surface. outlets. Larger areas finish damage can be corrected of Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Pontiac in your dealer's body and paint shop. will repair, at no charge to the owner,the surfaces of Underbody Maintenance new vehiclesdamaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles(20 000 k ) purchase, m of Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust whichever occurs first. control can collect on the underbody.these arenot If removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the 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 can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody washing system can car do this for you. 6-60