Paintwork and Body Work Check - Under Body Corrosion Check

NOTE: The damage must be attributed to either ‘‘in-service'' damage (wear & tear) or manufacturing defect and scheduled for repair with the vehicle owner.
To inspect and record on the check sheet in the service book any damage to external painted surfaces by:

- Mechanical means (scratches, dents, chipping etc.) throuth use.
- Chemical attack through environmental conditions (fall out, avian or insect ejecta etc.).
- Manufacturing Failure e.g. poor adhesion.
- Corrosion under external paintwork.
- Perforation from the blind side of metal components.
- Corrosion at edge and fold joints.

Carry out the corrosion inspection as detailed.

1. With the vehicle on a lift, examine the under body panels and PVC coatings for damage and defects as follows.

1. Inspect for corrosion damage using a lead lamp. The inspector should look for evidence of existing corrosion, replaced components/repairs and under body damage giving rise to cracked or damaged under body protection coatings.

1. If damage is found, the vehicle should be identified as requiring attention, the damage and location on the vehicle recorded.