Bodywork - Lancia Lybra Owner's Handbook Manual

BODYWORK

PROTECTING THE CAR FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of rust are:
– atmospheric pollution
– salt and humidity in the atmos-
phere (coastal or very hot and humid
areas)
– environmental conditions that are
specific to the season.
In addition, the abrasiveness of dust
in the atmosphere and sand carried
by the wind as well as mud and stones
kicked up by other cars must not be
underestimated.
For your Lybra, LANCIA has used
leading– edge technological solutions
to effectively protect the body from
rust.
These are the most important:
– Painting systems and products
that make the car particularly resis-
tant to rust and scratching.
– The use of zinc-plated sheet steel
which is highly resistant to rust.
– The spraying of the underbody,
engine compartment, inside the
wheelhouses and other parts with
wax– based products with a high pro-
tective capacity.
– Spraying plastic-coating materials
to protect the most exposed points:
under the door, inside the wings, the
edges etc.
– The use of "open" box sections to
prevent condensation and water from
building up and rusting the inside of
the parts.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Lybra is covered by warranty
against any original structural or body
part being perforated by rust. Refer to
the Warranty Booklet for the general
terms.
TIPS FOR KEEPING THE BODY
IN GOOD CONDITIONS
Paintwork
The paintwork is not only to make
your car look attractive but also to
protect the steel.
If the paint is scuffed or scratched
deeply you are therefore advised to
touch up as necessary to prevent rust
from forming.
Only use genuine products when
touching up the paintwork (see the
"Technical specifications" chapter).
Ordinary maintenance of the paint-
work means washing it. The fre-
quency you should do this depends on
the conditions and the environment
the car is driven in. For example, you
should wash your car more often if it
is driven is areas with a high level of
air pollution or on road sprinkled with
saltwash.
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