Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades - Buick SKYLARK 1996 Manual

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Glass
Glass .should be cleaned often. GM-Glass Cleaner (GM
' P a r t
No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
*.will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
'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
h e
windshield with GM Windshield
Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM
P a r t
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 windshield washer solvent. Then
,
rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and
replaced when worn.
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Weatherstrips
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 re.quired. (See "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.)
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