Fiat Barchetta Owner's Handbook Manual page 132

BODY AND UNDERBODY
GUARANTEE
The Fiat barchetta is covered guar-
antee against any original structural or
body part being holed by rust. Refer
to the "Warranty Booklet" for the
general conditions of this guarantee.
TIPS FOR KEEPING THE
BODY IN GOOD CONDITION
Paintwork
The paintwork is not only to make
your car look attractive but also to
protect the steel.
If your car is scuffed or scratched
deeply you are therefore recom-
mended to touch up the paintwork as
necessary to prevent rust from form-
ing.
Only use genuine products when
touching up the paintwork (see the
"Technical Specifications" chapter).
Ordinary maintenance of the paint-
work consists in washing it. The fre-
quency you should do this depends on
the conditions and the environment
the car is driven in. For example, if you
drive in areas with a high level of air
pollution or on roads sprinkled with
road salt, it is a good idea to wash the
car more often.
Detergents pollute wa-
ter. For this reason, the
car must be washed in an
area equipped for the collection
and purification of the liquids
used while washing.
To wash the car properly:
1) Soak the body using a low pres-
sure jet of water.
2) Wipe a sponge with a slightly
soapy solution over the body, fre-
quently rinsing the sponge.
3) Rinse well with water and dry
with a jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying the car, be careful to
get at those parts which are not so
easily seen e.g. the door frames, bon-
net and around the headlights where
water can most readily collect. You
are advised not to take the car into a
closed area immediately but to leave
it out in the open so any water left can
evaporate more easily.
Do not wash the car after it has been
parked in the sun or while the bon-
net is hot: it could take the shine off
the paint.
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