Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle - Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1993 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or
windshield,
Clean the outside windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@
(GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do not form when
you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength
washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn.
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, Don't use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (non-detergent)
soaps. Don't use cleaning agents 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 a 100% cotton
towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Finish
Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the
Index.)
Your vehicle has a "basecoatlclearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more
depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Machine compounding
or
aggressive polishing on a basecoatlctearcoat
I
f
paint finish may dull
the
finish or leave swirl marks.
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