Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle; Finish Care; Washing Your Vehicle - Pontiac 2001 Firebird Owner's Manual

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Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
Special care is necessary when cleaning, removing
and/or storing the roof panel.
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Flush with water to remove dust and dirt, then dry
the panel.
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Clean the panel with GM Glass Cleaner. Leave the
cleaner on the panel for one minute, then wipe the
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panel with a soft, lint
D
Don't use abrasive cleaning materials.

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty,
depth of color, gloss retention and durability.

Washing Your Vehicle

The best way to preserve your 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.
Use a car washing soap. Don't use strong soaps or
chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well,
removing all soap residue completely. You can get
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GM
approved cleaning products from your dealer.
See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the Index.
free cloth.
Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based,
or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning 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 an all
surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a
car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle."

Finish Care

Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by
hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint
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finish. You can get GM
approved cleaning products
from your dealer. See "Appearance Care and Materials"
in the Index.
Your vehicle has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
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non
abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat
paint finish.
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cotton towel to avoid
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