Saab 1987 900 - Rust Prevention Measures

The leather upholstery should be cleaned
and reconditioned when the car is in-
spected in the spring and autumn (twice a
year).
Moisten a soft cloth
in a mild soap solution.
Carefully
apply this damp (not wet) cloth to
th e leather with light, circular movements
until the leather is clean. Repeat this proce-
dure using clean water. Let the leather dry
completely. Then apply Saab Leather
Cleaner
(Pin 0202523), a leather con-
ditioner which can be purchased from au-
thoriz ed Saab dealers.
Apply
the leather conditioner with the
same circular movements as described
above.
Use a soft cloth. Let the leather con-
ditioner dry and polish the leather with a
soft,
dry cloth. Follow the instructions given
above.
Do not use hot water, unknown ab -
rasive polishes, solvents, sprays
or soaps
that may scratch the leather. This treat-
ment will keep the leather upholstery clean
and attractive for many years.
Rust prevention
What causes rust?
Steel body panels of automobil es are subject
to rusting whenever air and moisture
man age to penetrate the pro tect ive finish,
and body panels may rust through if the
process is unchecked. Rusting
can occur
wh erever water is trapped or where the
car's panels are continuously damp.
Dam age to paint and undercoating by ston -
es, gravel
and minor accidents imm ed iat ely
exposes
metal to air and moistur e. Road
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salts used for de -icing will collect on the
bottom of the car and promote rusting.
Areas
of the country with high humidity
have great potential for rust probl ems,
especially where salt is used on roads or
there is moist sea air. Industrial pollution
(fall-out)
may also damage paint and pro-
mote rusting.
Preventive maintenance
The following procedures are neces sary to
help
prot ect aga in st rusting. Refer also to
the
term s and conditions ofthe Perforation
Warranty described in the warranty book-
let.
1. Wash th e car frequently, and wax at
least twice a year. .
Under adverse conditions, where th ere IS
a rapid build -up of dirt, sand or road
salt, wash your car at least once a week.
After
extreme exposure to salted snow or
s lush , evidenced by a white film on the
car, wash the car immediately.
A. Begin washing by rinsing the entire car
with water to loosen and flush offheavy
concentrations of dirt (includ e the
underbody) .
B. Sponge the ca r with a solution of either a
good
quality car soap or mild general
purpose (dish washing) detergent and
water.
C. Rinse car thoroughly with clean water.
D. After washing, check and clear all dra-
ins in door s and body panels.
E. Wipe
the car dry, preferably using a cha-
mois.
2. Clean
the undersid e of the car during the
winter.
Use high pres s ur e water to clean the
car's underside (floor panels, wheel
wells) at least at mid-winter and in the
spring.
3. Inspect
the car frequently for leaks or
damage, and arrange for nee ded repairs
promptly.
After washing or after heavy rain, check
for leaks. When washing the car inspect
body surfaces for paint damage.
While checking for leaks, lift the floor
mats and check ben eat h them. Water
can collect in these areas and remain for
prolonged periods. Dry any wet areas
including the floor mats. Have leaks
repaired as soon as possible.
Use touch-up paint to repair small scrat-
ches or minor finish damage. Areas
where metal is exposed will ru st quickly
and MUST be rep a ir ed immediately by
touch-up or prof essional repainting.
Rust must be removed, the bare metal
primed and painted. Major body
damage should be repaired immediately
and new panels or exposed ar . eas sho,!ld
be undercoated with antI-corrOSIOn
meterial.
Repairs of this type are the owner's
responsibility and are not covered under
warranty.
4. Inspect the und e rcoating and touch up if
necess ary .
Pay particular attention to the fenders