Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car
washing soap
to
clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.”
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by
hand may be necessary
to
remove residue from the
paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products
from your dealer. See
GM
Vehicle Care/Appearance
Materials on page
5-88.
If
your vehicle has a “basecoafjclearcoat” 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.
Notice:
Machine compounding or aggressive
polishing
on
a basecoat/clearcoat 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.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject
to
aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their
toll
over a
period of years. You can help
to
keep the paint finish
looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly
to
keep
their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually
needed. However, you may use chrome polish on
chrome or stainless steel trim,
if
necessary.
Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging
protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish,
steam or caustic soap
to
clean aluminum. A coating of
wax, rubbed
to
high polish, is recommended for all
bright metal parts.
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