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CARE
OF"
ACRYLIC FINISH-Most custom models have acrylic
finishes.
This
is a finish of maximum durability and beauty.
If
your
car has an acrylic finish, it will be identified by a sticker on the inside
of the glove box
door,
a yellow card placed inside the glove
box,
and
a sticker at the front of the radiator.
The use of waxes or polishes is generally not recommended for 60 days
after application of paint. When removing road oils and tar from
acrylic finishes, care must be exercised to use a cleaner that is not
harmful to this
finish.
Ordinary tar removers that were developed for
cleaning regular lacquer may be harmful. Instances have been reported
where these commercial cleaners have caused spotting and in some
cases dissolving of the finish causing extensive paint
damage.
Any cleaner is satisfactory if it is recommended for use on regular
lacquer,
enamel and acrylic finishes. When
purchasing,
make sure that
the instructions on the container specifically state that the contents
can safely be used on acrylics and other finishes.
SPECIAL POLISH AND WAX JOBS-If you find that the finish
has become slightly dulled by the presence of "spent
pigment",
you
may want to have your Pontiac service man polish it to bring back
the original glossy finish. This operation consists of washing the car
thoroughly and following up with an application of a mild liquid
polish. This will remove the "spent pigment" and restore a high luster
without harming the finish.
Properly applied poliShes and waxes of known quality will help main-
"
tain the good appearance of your car. Many Pontiac dealers offer
various ty
pes of suggested
polishes
or
waxes
which have proven of
real value in maintaining a good paint finish on Pontiac cars.
If
you plan on polishing your car yourself, it is well to remember
that the polishes and cleaners which do the job fastest and easiest
are not necessarily the best. A polish containing a large amount of
abrasive will do the job quickly but will also remove the paint and
may etch or damage bright metal parts.
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Bright Metal Parts (Chromium Plated or Stainless Steel) - The
destructive forces of salt, calcium chloride, salt air, exhaust gases
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