1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 271

Weatherstrips Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will make them or last longer, seal better, and not stick squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean clothleast at every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants", the Index.) in 100%cotton towel to avoid soft, clean chamois or a surface scratches and water spotting. High pressurecar washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing your Pontiac by of hand maybeaecessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the Index.) -Cleaning the Outside Your Pontiac of The paint finish your vehicle provides beauty, depth on of color, gloss retention and durability. Your Pontiac hasa "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Alwaysuse waxes and polishes that are The best way to preserve your vehicle'si s h is to keep f a it cleanby washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. non-abrasive and made for basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Don't wash your vehicle in the directrays of the sun. Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or-carwashing (mild detergent) soaps. NOTICE: Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on should be flushed promptly and not alloweddry on to a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the the surface,or they could stain.Dry the finish with a finish or leave swirl marks. Washing Your Vehicle . 6-49