1994 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 255

Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your car. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, chromepolish, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied. application.may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids & Lubricants'' in the Index.) Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure thebody repair shop applies anti-corrosionmaterial to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. NOTICE: If you have aluminum wheels, don't an use automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take off the protective coating. Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. White Sidewall Tires Your Buick dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with the cleaner. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damagecan be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Weatherstrips Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone greasewith a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent