1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 278

Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches the finish in can should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants fall upon and on quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. attack painted surfaces your vehicle.This damage Minor chips and scratches can repaired with touch-up can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped be discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into materials availablefrom your retaileror other service the paint surface. outlets. Larger areas finish damagecan be corrected of in your retailer's body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor 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 such fuel lines, frame, floor as pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials the from underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud Dirt and other debris can collect. packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your retailer or an underbody washing systemcan car do this for you. Although no defect the paint job causes this, in no Oldsmobile will repair, at charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout 000 m condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 k ) of purchase, whichever occurs first. 6-49