Cleaning Exterior Lamps; Air Intakes; Weatherstrips; Tires - Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual

Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
to clean exterior lamps, lenses and
emblems. Follow instructions under
"Washing the Vehicle" previously in
this section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic,
and some have a UV protective
coating.
Use only lukewarm water, a soft
cloth, and mild car washing soap to
clean exterior lamps and lenses. Do
not clean or wipe them while they
are dry.
Do not use any of the following on
lamp covers:
Abrasive or caustic agents.
Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the
manufacturer.
Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
or other harsh cleaners.
Ice scrapers or other hard items.
Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive
heat generated.
Failure to clean lamps properly
can cause damage to the lamp
cover that would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield
when washing the vehicle.
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they
are worn or damaged. Damage can
be caused by extreme dusty
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,
snow, and ice.
Apply Dielectric silicone grease on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips
at least once a year. Hot, dry
climates may require more frequent
application. Black marks from
rubber material on painted surfaces
can be removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. See
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Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.