Chevrolet 2008 Underbody Maintenance, Chemical Paint Spotting, Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

Underbody Maintenance

Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop 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 the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer/retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you.

Chemical Paint Spotting

Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.

Although no defect in the paint job causes this, we will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces

of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first.

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

Description	Usage
Polishing Cloth	Interior and exterior
Wax-Treated	polishing cloth.
Tar and Road Oil	Removes tar, road oil,
Remover	and asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner and	Use on chrome or
Polish	stainless steel.
White Sidewall Tire	Removes soil and black
Cleaner	marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl Cleaner	Cleans vinyl.
Glass Cleaner	Removes dirt, grime,
	smoke, and fingerprints.
Chrome and Wire Wheel	Removes dirt and grime
	from chrome wheels and
Cleaner
	wire wheel covers.
	Removes dust,
Finish Enhancer	fingerprints, and surface
	contaminants. Spray on
	wipe off.

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