1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 333

Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and notstick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six m~ntias. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See "Reccmmended Fluids and %ubricants" in the Index.) agents shoer%d ilushed promptly 2nd not a h w e d to be dry on the surface, or they couid stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an AI-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water t o enter your vehicle. The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention 2nd durability. The best way to preserve your vehicle's finish is to keep it dean by washing it sften with Imkewm cr cold water. Dor~': wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. h n ' t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish cx car washing (mild detergent) soaps. 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. AE cleaning L OccasicsnaI waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GtM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materiais" in the Index.) Your Buick has a "basecoat/cEearcoat" 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 basecoatklearcoat paint finish.