Cleaning
the
Outside
of
Your Buick
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.
Washing
Your
Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep
it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold
water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use
liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or
that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents
should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on
the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a
100%
cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water
to
enter your
vehicle.
Finish
Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by
hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint
finish.
You
can get
GM
approved cleaning products
from
your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials”
in the Index.)
Your Buick has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish. The
clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint
finish.
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NOTICE:
Machine compounding
or
aggressive polishing on
a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish
or
leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can
damage your vehicle’s finish
if
they remain
on
painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
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