1994 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 217

Service and Appearance Care Finish Damage Fiberglass Springs Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired NOTICE: right away. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired Don't use corrosive or acidic with touch-up materials available from cleaning agents, engine degreasers, your dealer or other service outlets. aluminum cleaning agents or other Larger areas of finish damage can be harsh solvents to clean fiberglass corrected in your dealer's body and springs; they'll damage the springs. paint shop. I 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 suchas fuel lines, frame, floor pan, andexhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean anyareas 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. 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 twoforms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations,and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint causes job this, Chevrolet 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) D f purchase, whichever comes first. ...216