Oldsmobile 2001 Alero User Manual download pdf (Page 289)

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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.

Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or

chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well,

removing all soap residue completely. You can get

GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See

“Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index. Don’t

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. Dry the finish with a soft, clean

chamois or an all

-cotton towel to avoid surface

scratches and water spotting.

High pressure car washes may cause water to enter

your 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.”

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 GM-approved cleaning products

from your dealer. See “Appearance Care and Materials”

in the Index.

Your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish.

The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored base

coat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non

-abrasive

and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.

NOTICE:

Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on

a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the

finish or leave swirl marks.

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