1998 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 306

Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finishSome weather and atmospheric conditions can create should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutantscan fall upon quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched materials available from your dealer or other service into the paint surface. outlets. Larger areas finish damage can be corrected of Although no defect in the paint causes this, Pontiac job in your dealer's body and paint shop. will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of Underbody Maintenance new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles 000 km) of purchase, (20 Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust whichever occurs first. If control can collect on the underbody.these are not 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 areas where mud any and other debris can collect. packed in closed areas Dirt of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer oran underbody car washing system can do this foryou. 6-55