1993 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 327

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Brightmetalpartsshouldbecleanedregularlytokeeptheirluster.Washing GM Chrome withwateris all that is usuallyneeded.However,youmayuse if necessary. Polishonchromeorstainlesssteeltrim, To avoiddamagingprotectivetrim,never Usespecialcarewithaluminumtrim. to cleanaluminum. A use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap coating ofwax,rubbed to ahighpolish,isrecommendedforallbrightmetal parts. Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Youraluminumwheelshave a protective coating similar to the painted surface of yourvehicle.Don'tusestrongsoaps,chemicals,chromepolish,orother abrasivecleanersonthembecauseyoucoulddamagethiscoating.After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be apptied. NOTICE 1 f you have aluminum wheels, don't use an automatic vehicle wash that off the ?as hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take xotective coating. White Sidewall Tires Your GeneralMotorsdealerhasa it. useastiffbrushwith GM WhiteSidewallTireCleaner. Youcan Weatherstrips Theseareplaceswhereglassormetalmeetsrubber.Siliconegreasethere will makethem lastlonger,sealbetter,andnotstickorsqueak.Applysilicone greasewithacleanclothatleasteve@sixmonths. Sheet Metal Damage If yourvehicle is damagedandrequiressheetmetalrepair makesurethebodyrepairshopappliesanti-corrosionmaterial repairedorreplaced to restorecorrosionprotection. or replacement, to the parts Foreign Material Calciumchlorideandothersalts,icemeltingagents,roadoilandtar,tree sap, bird droppings,chemicalsfromindustrialchimneys,and0the.rforeign if they remain on painted surfaces. matter can damage your vehicle's finish Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for these stains. Finish Damage Anystonechips,fracturesordeepscratches in the finish should be repaired rightaway.Baremetal willcorrodequicktyandmaydevelopintoamajor repair expense. 6-62