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247Car care and technical information

What causes rust?

Steel body panels of automobiles are sub-

ject to rusting whenever air and moisture

manage to penetrate the protective finish,

and body panels may rust through if the pro-

cess is unchecked. Rusting can occur wher-

ever water is trapped or where the car’s

panels are continuously damp. Damage to

paint and undercoating by stones, gravel

and minor crashes immediately exposes

metal to air and moisture. Road salts used

for de-icing will collect on the bottom of the

car and promote rusting. Areas of the coun-

try with high humidity have great potential

for rust problems, especially where salt is

used on roads or there is moist sea air.

Industrial pollution (fallout) may also

damage paint and promote rusting.

Preventive maintenance

The following procedures are necessary to

help protect against rusting. Refer also to

the terms and conditions of the Sheet Metal

Coverage described in the warranty book-

let.

Wash the car frequently, and wax at

least twice a year.

Under adverse con-

ditions, where there is a rapid buildup of

dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at

least once a week. After extreme expo-

sure to salted snow or slush, evidenced

by a white film on the car, wash the car

immediately. Frequent washing will pre-

vent paint damage from acid rain and

other airborne contaminants such as

tree sap and bird droppings. If any of

these contaminants are noticed on the

car the finish should be washed immedi-

ately.

• 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.

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.

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 beneath

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.

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