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SHEETMETAL DAIMAGE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet mctal repair or
replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
FINISH D M G E
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away. Bare mctal will corrode quickly and may develop intc
a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealcr or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
At
least every spring,
flush
these materials from the underbody
with
plain
water. Clean
anv
areas wherc
mud and
other debris can collect. Dirt
packed in closed areas of the frame should
be
loosened before being
flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for
you.
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