Chevrolet CORVETTE Owner's Manual page 284

Caution
Avoid using high-pressure washers closer
than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the
vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding
8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in
damage or removal of paint and decals.
Cleaning Underbonnet Components
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the bonnet that has this
symbol.
This could cause damage that would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Solvents or aggressive cleaners may harm
underbonnet components. The usages of
these chemicals should be avoided.
Recommend water only.
A pressure washer may be used, but care
must be taken. The following criteria must
be followed:
Water pressure must be kept below
14,000 KPa (2,000 PSI).
Water temperature must be below 80 °C
(180 °F).
Spray nozzle with a 40-degree wide angle
spray pattern or wider must be used.
Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm (1 ft)
away from all surfaces.
Automatic Car Wash
Caution
Automatic car washes can cause damage
to the vehicle, wheels, ground effects,
and convertible top (if equipped).
Do not use automatic car washes due to
lack of clearance for the undercarriage,
wide rear tires, and wheels.
Hand Wash
Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and
after, to remove all cleaning agents
completely. If they dry on the surface
staining could occur.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or
an all-cotton towel to avoid surface
scratches and water spotting.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/
wax materials is not recommended.
If painted surfaces are damaged, see your
dealer to have the damage assessed and
Vehicle Care
repaired. 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 the vehicle 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.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing
should be done to remove residue from the
paint finish. See your dealer for approved
cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated
plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated
wood, flat paint, or metal mesh grilles as
damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or aggressive
polishing on a base coat/clear coat paint
finish may damage it. Use only
non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are
made for a base coat/clear coat paint
finish on the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new, keep
the vehicle garaged or covered whenever
possible.
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