136 Maintenance Chassis Keep the chassis free from buildup of dirt. Make sure the chassis is cleaned before the maintenance inspections to help spotting leaks, etc. As salt can be part of the road sludge during the cold season, remove buildup of snow and ice so it does not promote corrosion. At the end of the cold season, thoroughly flush away all collected dirt from the chassis. Stainless Steel Stainless steel will rust if exposed to salt for too long. Wash frequently, especially during the cold season, to remove salt-laden snow and ice. If rust appears, wash the surface and use a rubbing compound to remove the rust.
Apply a coat of wax as a finish (do not wax parts that get hot, such as exhaust pipes, etc.). Note: Never use steel wool to clean stainless steel. Pieces of the steel wool breaks off and give rust stains on the surface. Chrome Chromed surfaces will rust if they are not protected. This is especially important during the cold season when roads are salted or in coastal areas where the salt level in the air is high. Clean chrome surfaces with clean water. If the surface has heavy dirt or tar spots, use a tar remover. To remove rust spots, use a non-abrasive chrome cleaner and apply a coat of wax as a finish (do not wax parts that get hot, such as exhaust pipes, etc.). Note:
Never use steel wool to clean chrome. Pieces of the steel wool breaks off and give rust stains on the surface.