Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual page 154

7–38 SERVICE AND VEHICLE CARE
Polishing and waxing
Periodically polish your vehicle to remove
surface residue. After polishing, protect
the paint with a high quality automotive
wax.
Protecting exterior bright metal parts
Clean bright metal trim parts regularly.
Washing with water is all that is usually
needed.
CAUTION
• Never use an automotive or chrome
polish, steam, or a caustic soap to
clean or polish aluminum trim.
Such materials can be too abrasive, re-
sulting in damage to trim and wheels.
When waxing your car, also wax all bright
metal parts.
Cleaning aluminum wheels and wheel
covers
To preserve the original appearance of the
wheels and wheel covers, keep them free
from road dirt and brake dust buildup.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners or
brushes to clean aluminum wheels or
wheel covers.
Clean the wheels/wheel covers regularly,
avoiding abrasive cleaners or brushes that
can damage the finish.
CORROSION PROTECTION
We designed your vehicle to resist corro-
sion. Special materials and protective fin-
ishes used on most parts of your car help
maintain its good appearance, strength,
and reliability.
Surface rust may appear on certain com-
ponents found in the engine compartment
or under the body eg. Silencers, Axle, Brake
Disc, Brake Drums, Exhaust Manifold etc.
but will not affect the reliability or function
of these components.
Sheet metal damage
If the vehicle needs body repair or replace-
ment, make sure the repair shop applies
proper anticorrosion material to restore
corrosion protection. See "Finish damage"
later in this section.