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Service and Appearance Care
Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches. Avoid
placing decals on the inside rear window,
since they may have to be scraped off
later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the
inside of the rear window, an electric
defogger element may be damaged. Any
temporary license should not be attached
across the defogger grid.
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 of the windshield with
GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@ (GM Part No. 105001 1). 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
windshield 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
Geo
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 (mild detergent)
soaps. Don't use cleaning agents that
are petroleum based, or 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 car washes may cause
water to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Geo 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 Geo has a "basecoat/clearcoat" pain
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
basecoatfclearcoat paint finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive
polishing on a basecoatfclearcoat
paint finish may dull the finish or
leave swirl marks.
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.
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