1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 312

To protect the convertible top: 0 Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use stiff brush witha tire cleaner. a After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is completely dry before you lower it. Don't get any cleaner on the vehicle's painted finish; it couldleave streaks. If you decide to go through an automatic car wash, if ask the manager the equipment could damage your top. 0 I NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body wheels of the vehicle. or Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. 0 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After Sheet Metal Damage rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. wax A If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal may then be applied. repair or replacement, make surethe body repair shop The surface of these wheels is similar the painted to applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, replaced to restore corrosion protection. chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes them because you could on damage the surface. may use chrome polish on You chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surface the of wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface these wheels. of 6-59