1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 283

Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials the from underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mu and other debris can collect. packed in closed areas Dirt of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your retailer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this you. for Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches the finish in should be repaired rightaway. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop a major repair expense. into Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can upon and fall attack painted surfaces your vehicle.This damage on can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped Minor chips and scratches be repaired with touch-up can discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched materials availablefrom your retailer or other service into the paint surface. outlets. Larger areas finish damage can be corrected of in your retailer's body and paint shop. Although no defect in the paint causes this, job Oldsmobile will repair, no charge tothe owner, at Underbody Maintenance the surfacesof new vehicles damaged this fallout by Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control condition within12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 k ) m can collect on the underbody. these are not removed, If of purchase, whichever occurs first. 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. 6-51