Maintenance
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When cleaning lower door panels, Keep paint and trim in good con- Don't neglect the interior
dition
rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are kept
open so that moisture can escape.
If these areas are not kept clear,
moisture could become trapped
and accelerate corrosion.
Moisture can collect under the floor
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, the attention of a izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
qualified body and paint shop is rec- cals in the car.
ommended.
Keep your garage dry
These should be carried only in
proper containers and any spills or
leaks should be cleaned up, flushed
with clean water and thoroughly
dried.
Don't park your car in a damp or
poorly ventilated garage. This cre- Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
ates a favorable environment for cor- highly corrosive and may damage
rosion. This is particularly true if you painted surfaces in just a few hours.
wash your car in the garage or drive Always remove bird droppings as
it into the garage when it is still wet or soon as possible.
covered with snow, ice or mud. Even
a heated garage can contribute to
corrosion unless it is well ventilated
so moisture can dispersed.
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