1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 269

Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period Tires of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Oldsmobile garaged or covered To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. whenever possible. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, roadoil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys,etc., can damage your vehicle's finish if they remainon painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. The surface of these wheelsis similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleanersor abrasive cleaning brusheson them becauseyou could damage the surface. Aluminum Wheels (If 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 soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. I NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. 6-46