1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 245

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Chevrolet may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. (Seethe Index under Appearance Care.) Your Chevrolet has a "basecoatl clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth andgloss to the colored basecoat, Aluminum Wheels Your aluminum wheels have a protectivt coating similar to the painted surface of your Chevrolet. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, or other abrasive cleaners on them becauseyou could damage this coating. Afterrinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied. White Sidewall Tires Your Chevrolet dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with it. I NUTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishingon a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. If you havealuminum wheels, don't use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take off the protective coating. m- 243