Washing Your Vehicle; Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses; Finish Care - Chevrolet 2007 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Washing Your Vehicle

The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty,
depth of color, gloss retention, and durability.
The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to
keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm
or cold water.
Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the
sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong
soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the
vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely.
GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained
from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance
Materials on page 595. Do not 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 the vehicle.

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses

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 on page 591.

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 Vehicle Care/
Appearance Materials on page 595.
If your vehicle 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 damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes
and polishes that are made for a basecoat/
clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle.
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