Cleaning the Outside
of
Your Pontiac
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 an all-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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac has a “basecoat/clearcoat” 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 basecoat/clearcoat
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
perioc
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Pontiac
garaged
or
covered
whenever possible.
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