Finish Damage; Magnesium Wheel Finish; Titanium Exhaust System (Z06 Only); Fiberglass Springs - Chevrolet 2003 Corvette Owner's Manual

Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the
finish should be repaired right away.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials avaliable from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer's body and paint shop.
Magnesium Wheel Finish
Notice: Improper paint repair or refinishing can
cause corrosion damage to a magnesium wheel. See
your dealer if a magnesium wheel needs paint
repair or refinishing.
Underbody Maintenance
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 any areas where mud
and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
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Titanium Exhaust System
(Z06 Only)
Time and high performance driving conditions can
cause a color change in titanium exhaust system parts.
This is normal for a titanium surface.
Fiberglass Springs
Notice: Don't use corrosive or acidic cleaning
agents, engine degreasers, aluminum cleaning
agents or other harsh solvents to clean fiberglass
springs; they'll damage the springs.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
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Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs first.
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