1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 380

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions create can a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can upon fall Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage cantake two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped materials availablefrom your dealeror other service discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched outlets. Larger areas finish damagecan be corrected of into the paint surface. in your dealer's body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can collecton the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur the on 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 areas where mud any and other debris 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. Although no defect in the paint causes this, Pontiac job of will repair,at no chargeto the owner, the surfaces new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 k ) purchase, m of whichever occurs first. 6-55