1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 326

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 a major repair expense. into Minor chips and scratches can repaired with touch-up be materials available from your dealer other service or 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 cancreate a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can taketwo forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect inthe paint job causes this,GM will repair, atno charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged bythis fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these not are 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. packed in closed areas Dirt of the frame should be loosened before beingflushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system cando this for you. 6-56