Pontiac 1993 Sunbird Owner's Manual page 185

Service Appearance Care
agents should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to
dry
on the surface, or
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.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Pontiac may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer.
Your Pontiac has a "basecoatlclearcoat"
paint finish. The clearcoat gives more
depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may
dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
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Aluminum Kheels
(Ifso Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a
protective coating similar to the paintet
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 vehicle wash that
has hard silicon carbide cleaning
brushes. These brushes can take off
the protective coating.
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white Sidewall Tires
Your Pontiac dealer has a GM White
Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a
stiff brush with the cleaner.
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Weathersbips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will
make them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with a clean cloth at least every
six months. During very cold, damp
weather more frequent application may
be required. (See Recommended Fluids
G Lubricants in the Index.)
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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.