1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 284

The surface of these wheels is similar the painted to surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or Exterior painted surfacesare subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that take their toll over a period abrasive cleaning brusheson them because you could can damage the surface. of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking Don't take your vehicle through an automatic wash car new by keeping your vehicle garaged covered or whenever possible. that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can alsodamage the surface of these wheels. necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should cleaned regularly to keep be their luster. Washing with water is all thatusually is use needed. However, you may GM Chrome Polish on chrome or stainless steel trim,if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim.To avoid damaging protective trim, never auto or chrome use polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbedto high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts. Tires To clean your tires, use stiff brush with a cleaner. a tire NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing,always take care to wipeoff any oversprayor splash from all painted surfaces on the body wheels of the or vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a clean towel. A wax soft may then be applied. 6-58