FIAT SPIDER 2000 - Manual (Page 52)

Protection from Atmospheric Agents
FIAT has introduced a series of measures to protect the auto-
mobile from the various factors that can cause damage and
corrosion.
Briefly summarized, these factors are:
— Atmospheric pollution (urban environments and industrial
zones)
— Airborne salts (marine areas, particularly those with warm
and humid climates)
— Seasonal and ambiental humidity conditions (use of salt on
roads during the winter).
The paintwork and body shell underside can be subjected not
only to the chemical action caused by the factors mentioned
above, but also to the abrasive actron of airborne dust and
sand, mud, and loose gravel thrown up by passing cars as well
as the damaging action of salt spread on the roads in winter.
FIAT's answer to this problem can be summarized as follows:
— Corrosion and abrasion resistant paints and painting
systems.
— Widespread use of pre-treated and highly corrosion resistant
sheet metal.
— Spraying of the underside of the floor plan, engine compart-
ment, wheel boxes, and the various box sections with highly
adhesive protective waxes.
— Adequate covering or protective spraying with setting plastic
of such particularly exposed parts as the door sill panels,
wing interiors, borders, and so on.
— Use of enamels with greater resistance to polluted and
industrial atmospheres.
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