1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 310

Finish Damage Any stone chips,fractures or deep scratchesin 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 and paint shop. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can createa chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. damage can Th~s take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregulardark spots etched into the paint surface. Although nodefect in the paintjob causes this, Cadillac will repair, at no charge to the owner, thesurfaces of new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. these are not removed, If 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 fromthe underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame shouldbe loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you. 6-51