1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 283

Finish Care Occasional waxingor mild polishingof your vehicle may be necessary to remove residuefrom the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" the in Index .) Your vehicle has a "basecoatlclearcoat" paint finish. clearcoat gives The more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made a basecoatlclearcoat paint for finish. NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatdclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing be with wateris all thatis usually needed. However, you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome stainless steeltrim, if necessary. or Use special care with aluminumtrim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never use autoor chrome polish, steam caustic soap to clean aluminum. or A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended all bright for metal parts. Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar topainted the surface of your vehicle. Don'tuse strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, on abrasive cleanersor abrasive cleaning brushes them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax be applied. may 1 NOTICE: If you have aluminum wheels, don't use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the protective coating. off 6-65