1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 275

Finish Care I Occasional waxingor mild polishingof your vehicle by hand maybe necessary to remove residue from the paint Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking in the Index.) new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered Your vehicle has a "basecoatlclearcoat" paint finish. The whenever possible. clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored are basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that Cleaning Aluminum Wheels non-abrasive and madefor a basecoatklearcoat (If Equipped) paint finish. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After NOTICE: rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on The surfaceof these wheels is similar the painted to a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, finish or leave swirl marks. chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the face. roreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wasn droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These of damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on painted brushes can also damage the surface these wheels. surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. 6-52