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agents, road oil or tar, or any other potentially corrosive material. Use warm water with a
mild detergent and allow the truck bed to air dry. Use of abrasive or caustic cleaning
agents will void the paint warranty. Hauling corrosive products such as salts and
fertilizers will also void the paint warranty.
Small nicks or chips in the paint can occur with normal use. Any chips or scratches in
the finish should be repaired with matching touch-up paint. This is especially important
for carbon steel truck beds, as even small areas of bare metal can corrode quickly. The
cost of repairing any chips is the responsibility of the owner.
Removal or disrepair of mud flaps on either the truck or the truck bed will void the paint
warranty. Frequent use of the truck bed on gravel roads will also void the paint warranty.
STAINLESS STEEL BODIES
Truck beds with stainless steel bodies require the same care as painted truck beds.
Regular washings to remove road grime and remnant corrosive material will help
maintain the finish and help prevent corrosion. Use warm water with a mild detergent
and allow the truck bed to air dry. Use of abrasive cleaning agents will dull and scratch
the finish. Use of carbon steel utensils will result in surface contamination.
It is particularly important to rinse off the truck bed after hauling any material containing
chlorides as prolonged contact with chlorides may dull the finish and leave it subject to
pitting.
Carbon contamination of stainless steel will cause localized rust spots. The breakdown of
the carbon on the surface of stainless steel does not affect the structural integrity of the
truck bed.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Under no circumstances should you get into the truck bed with the conveyor system
running or enabled (See Figure 15). For your safety, completely disable the
hydraulic system before entering the truck bed (See Figure 16).