2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 320

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Youcan get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle CareMppearance Materials on page 5-87. Your vehicle has a "basecoatlclearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxesand polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish. Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks, I VI CIYI I I I IULCI -.-.+-*:-I- lala auw -...L I aa -- --I Ll-":Ab a l w u l I I CII IIUI IUC --.A -+Le, a t 1 u ut1 ICI salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as 5-85