1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 298

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Baremetal 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 areasof finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Chemic Spotting Paint Some weather andatmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. damage This can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and smallirregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although nodefect in thepaint job causes this, Chevrolet will repair, at no charge the owner, the to surfaces of new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. these are not If removed, acceleratedcorrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as lines, frame, floor fuel 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 be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you. 6-56