Washing Your Vehicle; Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses; Finish Care - Chevrolet 2007 Colorado Owner's Manual

Washing Your Vehicle

The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty,
depth of color, gloss retention, and durability.
The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to
keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm
or cold water.
Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of
the sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not
use strong soaps or chemical detergents.
Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all
soap residue completely. Approved cleaning
products can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on
page 431. Do not 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. Avoid using hard brushes during
cleaning. It may damage your vehicle's finish.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or
an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches
and water spotting.
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High pressure car washes may cause water to
enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure
washes closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to the
surface of the 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 on page 426.

Finish Care

Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your
vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove
residue from the paint finish. You can get approved
cleaning products from your dealer/retailer. See
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 431.
If 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 non-abrasive and made for
a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.