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272 Car care

washing will prevent paint damage from

acid rain and other airborne contami-

nants such as tree sap and bird drop-

pings. If any of these contaminants are

noticed on the car the finish should be

washed immediately.

• Begin washing by rinsing the entire car

with water to loosen and flush off heavy

concentrations of dirt (include the

underbody).

• Sponge the car with a solution of either a

good quality car soap or mild general

purpose (dish washing) detergent and

water.

• Rinse car thoroughly with clean water

• After washing, check and clear all

drains in doors and body panels

• Wipe the car dry, preferably using a

chamois.

2 Clean the underside of the car during

the winter. Use high pressure water to

clean the car’s underside (floor panels,

wheel wells) at least at mid-winter and in

the spring.

3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or

damage, and arrange for needed

repairs promptly. After washing or after

heavy rain, check for leaks. When wash-

ing the car inspect body surfaces for

paint damage. While checking for leaks,

lift the floor mats and check underneath

them. Water can collect in these areas

and remain for prolonged periods. Dry

any wet areas including the floor mats.

Have leaks repaired as soon as possi-

ble.

Use touch-up paint to repair small

scratches or minor finish damage. Areas

where metal is exposed will rust quickly

and MUST be repaired immediately by

touch-up or professional repainting.

Rust must be removed, the bare metal

primed and painted. Major body

damage should be repaired immediately

and new panels or exposed areas

should be undercoated with anti- corro-

sion material.

Repairs of this type are the owner’s

responsibility and are not covered under

warranty.

Inspect the undercoating and touch up if

necessary. Pay particular attention to the

fenders and wheel housings, which are

exposed to abrasion by flying gravel, etc. If

the composition has worn or flaked off, the

steel must be thoroughly cleaned and dried

before a fresh coat is applied. The cleaning

is best done with a scraper and a steel wire

brush, followed by washing with solvent.

Apply the new coating thinly, otherwise it

may run off or fall off when dry.

Recovery and/or

recycling of automotive

materials

Information on the scrapping and recycling

of car materials is available on

www.saab.com.

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