Suzuki 2008 Reno - Manual (Page 191)

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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
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Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-cor-
rosion material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts
will provide the corrosion protection while
maintaining the warranty.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches in the finish should be repaired
right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly
and may develop into major repair
expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up materials available from your
SUZUKI dealer. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your SUZUKI
dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal
and dust control can collect on the under-
body. If these are not removed, acceler-
ated 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 col-
lect. Dirt packed in close areas of the
frame should be loosened before being
flushed. Your SUZUKI dealer or an under-
body car washing system can do this for
you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions
can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pol-
lutants can fall upon and attack painted
surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can
take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discol-
orations, and small, irregular dark spots
etched into the paint surface.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
See your SUZUKI dealer for more informa-
tion on purchasing the following products.
CAUTION
When applying a tire dressing,
always take care to wipe off any over-
spray or splash from all painted sur-
faces on the body or wheels of the
vehicle. Petroleum-based products
may damage the paint finish and
tires.
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax-Treated Interior and exterior
polishing cloth.
Tar and Road
Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil
and asphalt.
Chrome
Cleaner and
Polish Use on chrome or
stainless steel.
White Sidewall
Tire Cleaner Removes soil and
black marks from
whitewalls.
Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops,
upholstery and con-
vertible tops.
Glass Cleaner Removes dirt, grime,
smoke and finger-
prints.
Chrome and
Wire Wheel
Cleaner Removes dirt and
grime from chrome
wheels and wire
wheel covers.
Finish
Enhancer Removes dust, finger-
prints, and surface
contaminants, Spray
on wipe off.
Electrical System: