1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 295

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal partsshould be cleaned regularly tokeep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome or stainless steeltrim, if necessary. Use specialcare with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommendedfor all bright metal parts. Aluminum Wheels(If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to painted the surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleanersor abrasive cleaningbrushes on thembecause you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may applied. be 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 coatingyour aluminum off wheels. Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. When applying a tire dressingalways take care to wipe off any oversprayor splash from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle isdamaged and requires sheetmetal repair or replacement, make sure the body repairshop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts, ice meltingagents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle's finish they remain on painted if surfaces. Use cleaners thatare marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. 6-55