1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 334

1 I NOTICE: Machine compoundingor aggressive polishingon a basecoatklearcoat paintfinish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. I I rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft dean towel. A wax maythenbe appied. I Foreignmaterialssuch as calcium chloride andotherwheel, salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on painted that surfaces. Wash the vehicle assoon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners ihat are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping yourvehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicie. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes OR them because you could damage the surface. You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the and buff off immediately after application. Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of thesewheels. To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. I NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any oversprayor splash from all painted surfaceson the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. I Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After