Appearance - Plymouth Gran Fury 1980 Operating Instructions And Product Information

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Appearance
Your Ch rysler Corpora ti on dea ler offers a complete li ne of prod-
ucts for cleaning bright metal, white side walls, upholstery, and
carpeting. Follow the instructions on each con tainer.
Paint and Trim
Yo ur car is exposed to the corrosive effects of chemical fall-out as
well as salt spray and road film. To protect not only the pai nt and
trim, but also the many exposed mountings and fixtures, it is
importan t you wash it often and thoroughly. After washing,
allow all surfaces to drain and dry before parking in a closed
garage. Prompt washing may not tho roughly remove a ll of th ese
d eposits. Additional cleaners may be required. When using
ch emical clean ers designed for th is purpose, be certain th ey are
safe for use o n acrylic painted surfaces. If desired , you may polish
yo ur car immediately by usin g Mopar A utomobi le Polish .
Damage to the Finish
An y stone chips, fractures, or d eep scratches in the finish should
be promptly repaired. Exposed meta l will quickly corrode and
may d evelop into a condition requiring major repa ir.
Minor damage can be repaired by using touch-up ma terials
available at your dealers. More extensive damage should be cor-
rected in your dea ler's body and pain t facility.
Care of Lap and Shoulder Belts
The belts may be cleaned with a h ydrocarbon dry cleaner or with
soap or detergent in water. Avoid getting dry cleaners or water
solutions in to the buckle mechanism where they may attack the
lub ri can t or cause corrosion. Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye
belts. Resulting co lor may rub off and webbing strength could be
affected.
Underbody Maintenance
The corrosive materials used for ice an d snow removal or dust
control may accu mulate on the underbody of your car. If not
removed, these materials may accelerate rus ting and deteriora-
tion of underbody componen ts such as fuel lines, frame, floor
pa n , ex ha ust
system, etc.
At least twice durin g the w inter months hose down the w heel
we lls and un derside of the vehicle. Make s ure you remove mud
and salt from panels, crevices, and ledges, and that all drain holes
and channels are free of mud and debris.
Reme mber tha t
if
yo ur hos ing of th e vehicle serves only to wet
caked mud and d ebris without remov ing it, you can do more
harm than good.
Your dealer can recommend undercoa ting materials that w ill help
protect your car from corrosion.
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