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The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth
Washing Your Vehicle
The- best way to preserve yo$ vehicle's finish is to keep it
clean by washing it often .with lukewarm-,or cold water.
Don't wash your vehicle in the'direct rays of the sun.
Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. .Use
'liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based,
or that 'contain acid or abrasives. Ail cleaning agents.
should be flushed promptly and not allowed to'dry on
the surface,
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they could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft,clean chamois,.or a 100% cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
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Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing ,of your
Oldsmobile by hand may be necessary to remove
,residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved
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cleaning products from your retailer. (See "Appearance
Care and MateAals" in the Index..)
Your Oldsmobile has a "basecoatlciearcoat" paint finish. The
clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
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Always use wakes and polishes that are non-abrasive and
made for a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish.
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NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
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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
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damage your vehicle's 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.
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Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemic.al fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the, paint finish looking
new by keeping your Oldsmobile garaged or covered
whenever possible.
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