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The best way to preserve the finish is to keep
it clean . Normally only frequent washings are
required to maintain its original beauty. Wash
the vehicle with either cold or warm (never
hot) water, not in the direct rays of the sun and
not while the sheet metal surfaces are hot . Never
wipe dirt from dry painted surfaces because this
may scratch the finish . The use of strong soaps
and chemical detergents should be avoided .
Cleaning agents should be promptly flushed
from the surface and not allowed to dry or they
may streak the finish.
BRIGHT METAL PARTS
Wash all bright metal parts frequently to
alleviate the destructive forces of salt, calcium
chloride, salt air, exhaust gases, and industrial
fallout (which may be corrosive) .
Use lukewarm water and mild soap, not with
a strong alkali solution, rinse thoroughly. Avoid
use of bright metal polishes containing harmful
abrasives .
NOTE : In severe cases, road oil and tar may
be removed from bright metal parts by a chemi-
cal cleaner which is specified safe to use on all
acrylic finishes.
A protective coating such as GM Chrome
Gard may be applied on clean chrome surfaces
which are stain and rust free. If necessary, GM
Chrome Cleaner and Polish may be used to re-
move rust from chrome plated parts before ap-
plying a protective coating.
EXTERIOR GLASS
Never wipe glass with dry paper or cloth . Do
not operate wipers when glass is dry . Dirt and
insects can be removed with clear water or with
a mild liquid household cleaner . The use of
harsh abrasives should be avoided . Periodic in-
spection and replacement of wiper blades will
reduce the possibility of the windshield becom-
ing scratched and will assure clear vision under
adverse driving conditions.
EXTERIOR APPEARANCE CARE
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POLISHING AND WAXING
Even though the acrylic enamel on your
vehicle is durable, under certain conditions
it may be advisable to wax or polish your vehi-
cle to provide added protection. Calcium chloride
and other salts, road oil and tar, tree sap, chemi-
cals from factory chimneys and other foreign
matter may damage any known vehicle finish if
allowed to remain in contact with the paint film.
Prompt washing may not remove thoroughly
these deposits and, particularly in geographical
areas where exposure conditions are severe.
Properly applied polishes and waxes of known
quality will provide the best protection . Most
GMC MotorHome dealers offer polishes or
waxes which can be of real value in maintaining
a good paint finish.
NOTE : Some chemical cleaners, used for re-
moving road oil and tars from painted surfaces,
are detrimental to acrylic enamel finishes . When
purchasing a cleaner, make sure the instructions
on the container specifically state that the con-
tents can be used on any acrylic enamel finish .
TOUCH-UP PAINT
Nicks and chips in paint surfaces should be
touched up before weathering action begins. The
best time to detect them is right after the vehi-
cle has been washed . Touch-Up Paint to match
your vehicle's color is available at your GMC
MotorHome dealer.
UNDERCOATING
Due to the fiberglass and aluminum body con-
struction of the vehicle added protection by
additional undercoating is not necessary . How-
ever, if you do wish to apply undercoating
material, it should be kept off of all moving or
rotating parts. It should also be kept off air con-
ditioner fittings, body drain holes, exhaust sys-
tems, and plumbing.
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