Table of Contents
Advertisement
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly
to
keep their luster. Washing
with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use GM Chrome
Polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim,
never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap
to
clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright
metal parts.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted
surface
of
your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
If you have aluminum wheels, don't use an automatic car wash
that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes
can take the protective coating off your aluminum wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or
splash from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based products may damage the
paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts
repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage your vehicle's finish if they remain
on
painted surfaces.
Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
6-69
Advertisement
Table of Contents
