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To prevent corrosion, touch up small cracks and scratches in the paint coat as soon as pos-
sible with touch-up lm or paint. Carefully check the body areas facing the road and the
tires for damage to the paint coat caused by ying stones, etc. Use the closest automotive
paint (available locally) match possible when touch-up paint is needed.
Use a sponge or chamois to clean plastic parts. Use warm water and a soft cloth or chamois
to remove any white residue from dark colored plastic surfaces. Do not use a scrubbing
brush, other hard tools, or wax containing abrasives as they may damage the plastic surface.
To prevent chrome parts from spotting or corroding, wash with water, dry thoroughly, and
apply a non-abrasive automotive wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a
commercially available chrome polish product.
Do not allow plastic to come into contact with brake uid, engine oil, grease,
paint thinner, or battery acid. These will damage plastic. Use a soft cloth and
a mild detergent solution to wipe away any such contact.
Frame
Frames receive heavy abuse from road conditions such as sand, pebbles, objects in the high-
way, and/or ice inhibiting chemicals, all of which will cause chipping and a blasting eect on
the painted surface. Frames will show signs of rust much sooner when exposed to salty air.
Periodically rinse o the frame (or as use requires) removing road grime, tar, oil, mud or salt.
Refer to your Chassis Guide for the chassis manufacturer’s maintenance instructions.
Mud Flap
Your motorhome is equipped with rear wheel mud aps and/or a deluxe full-width mud ap,
periodically check and remove dirt or debris buildup from the mud aps.
The mud ap(s) should never be tilted towards the exhaust pipe when the
motorhome is not in motion or when the motorhome is moving in reverse.
Caution should be used when parking the motorhome to assure the mud ap
does not become caught or hung up on stationary items on the ground. This
could result in damage to the mud ap(s).
Exterior Roof and Sidewall Vents
Inspect the roof vents, including sealants for cracks and keep them clean. Inspect the refrig-
erator and holding tank vents for blockages from bird nests, spider webs, leaves, etc. All
exterior access doors and vents need to be kept clean and free of obstructions (i.e., insect
nests, mud daubers, etc.) while the appliances are in use.
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