Finish damage repair
Underbody maintenance
CAUTION
Deep scratches or stone chips in the Corrosive materials used for ice and
painted surface must be repaired snow removal and dust control may
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly collect on the underbody. If these
rust and may develop into a major materials are not removed, acceler-
•
•
Wiping dust or dirt off the
body with a dry cloth will
scratch the finish.
repair expense.
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
Do not use steel wool, abra-
sive cleaners, or strong deter-
gents containing highly alka-
line or caustic agents on
chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may
result in damage to the pro-
tective coating and cause dis-
coloration or paint deteriora-
tion.
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NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and rust protection.
requires
any
metal
repair or
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-
ing.
replacement, be sure the body shop
applies anti-corrosion materials to
the parts repaired or replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
•
To remove road tar and insects,
use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
•
To protect the surfaces of bright-
metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
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•
During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
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