Exterior Care
Perhaps nowhere is neglect more quickly apparent than in
the appearance of a vehicle. Chemicals that help make roads
passable in snow and ice, that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the
metal in your vehicle.
Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne con
taminants, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme
conditions naturally has an adverse affect on your vehicle's
paint, metal trim and rubber parts. Repairs as a result of
these conditions are your responsibility as are damages
caused by misuse, negligence or accident.
Jeep Corporation utilizes many anti-corrosion treatments in
the construction and finish of vehicles including rust-pre
vention coating of the body, plus the application of high
quality enamels to provide a surface highly resistant to the
corrosion. Undercoating, when applied, adds further pro
tection, but precautions are still needed.
Weekly washings of the exterior are recommended. Even
steam-cleaning, particularly of wheelhousings, bumpers,
mufflers, tailpipes and brackets, is suggested to clear away
damaging incrustations on the underbody structure. If under
coated, any breaks should be promptly repaired.
Paint
Frequent washing with clear water and polishing with a soft
cloth or chamois will preserve the original luster of the finish.
Always use cold water in washing the vehicle. Never wash it in
the direct rays of the hot sun and always wart until the sheet
metal surfaces are cooled before washing. Exercise care in
removing stains and road film to prevent scratching the finish.
AMC/Jeep Polish may be used to effectively remove road film
and normal stains. Avoid using abrasive compounds and
power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the
enamel Gloss may also be restored to the vehicle finish by
using AMC/Jeep Auto Polish.
Paint scratches should be retouched as soon as discovered.
�
Your Jee
.
p dealer can supply touch-up paint in handy spray
.. ·•
cans or brush applicators to match the color of your Jeep
vehicle. This paint, when properly applied, will cover up
minor nrcks and scratches.
Woodgrain panels and exterior tape stripes are made of vinyl,
and are applied over the finish with a special applique proc
ess. Use special care rn cleaning or polishing such areas.
113
Summary of Contents for Cherokee 1977
Page 1: ......
Page 132: ...NOTES...