1995 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 296

Cleaning Your Convertible Top Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use an automatic car wash, use one with waterjets and hanging cloths. When you hand wash the top, do it in partial shade. Vacuum away anydust and other material. Use a mild soap, lukewarm water and asoft sponge. A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush chafe can the threads in the top fabric. Don't use detergents, harsh cleaners, solvents or bleaching agents. When you clean the top, putone hand under itto support it. Wet the entire vehicle and wash the top evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain on the fabric for a few minutes. When the top really dirty, is use a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle, then let the top dry in direct sunlight. To protect the convertible top: Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surfaceof your car. Don'tuse strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, wax a may be applied. I NOTICE: If you have aluminum wheels, don't use an automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the protective coatingoff your aluminum wheels. I Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. a After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is completely dry before you lower it. Don't get any cleaner on the vehicle's painted finish; it could leave streaks. If you decide to go through an automatic car wash, ask the manager if the equipment could damage your When applying a tire dressing always take to wipe care off any overspray orsplash from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based products maydamage the paint finish. top. 6-64