1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 291

Cleaning and Storageof Your Hardtop The optional hardtop has the same durable finish as the painted surfaces of your Corvette. You can wash, polish and wax it. Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take careto wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damagethe paint finish. If you store the hardtop for a long time, keep it covered in a dry place. Apply silicone grease to all the weatherstrips. Aluminum Wheels Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. NOTICE: , Don't use an automaticcar wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the protective coating off your aluminum wheels. 6-60