1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 260

removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) occur on the can underbody parts such asfuel lines, frame, floor pan, and To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. When applying a tire dressing always take care wipe to off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces. At least every spring, flush these materials the from Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect. Dirt packedin closed areas Sheet Metal Damage of the frame should be loosened beforebeing flushed. Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop can do this for you. applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or the Chemical Paint Spotting replaced to restore corrosion protection. Some weather and atmospheric conditions create a can Finish Damage chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants fall upon and can attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. damage This Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches the finish in should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode can take twoforms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. the paint surface. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up Although no defectin the paintjob causes this, Pontiac materials available from your dealer other service or will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of outlets. Larger areas finish damage can be corrected of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within in your dealer's body and paint shop. 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 k ) purchase, m of Underbody Maintenance whichever comes first. Chemicals used for and snow removal and dust ice control can collect on the underbody. If these are not Tires 6-49