Maintenance
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When cleaning lower door panels, Keep paint and trim in good con- Don't neglect the interior
panels and frame mem-
rocker
dition
Moisture can collect under the floor
bers, be sure that drain holes are
kept open so that moisture can
escape and not be trapped inside
to accelerate corrosion.
Scratches or chips in the finish mats and carpeting to cause corro-
should be covered with "touch-up" sion. Check under the mats periodi-
paint as soon as possible to reduce cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
the possibility of corrosion. If bare Use particular care if you carry fertil-
metal is showing through, the atten- izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
tion of a qualified body and paint cals in the car.
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp, poor-
ly ventilated garage. This creates a
favorable environment for corrosion. Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
This is particularly true if you wash highly corrosive and may damage
your car in the garage or drive it into painted surfaces in just a few hours.
the garage when it is still wet or cov- Always remove bird droppings as
ered with snow, ice or mud. Even a soon as possible.
heated garage can contribute to cor-
shop is recommended.
These should be carried only in
proper containers and any spills or
leaks should be cleaned up, flushed
with clean water and thoroughly
dried.
rosion unless it is well ventilated so
moisture is dispersed.
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