Cleaning the Outside
of
Your
Oldsmobile
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, dean 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
Oldsmobile by hand may- be necessary to remove
residue from the paint finish.
You
can get GM-approved
cleaning products from your retailer. (See “Appearance
Care and Materials” in the Index.)
Your Oldsmobile 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.
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 Oldsmobile garaged or covered
whenever possible.
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