1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 257

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by hand may be necessary 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,) Your Buick has a "basecoatklearcoat"paint finish. The clearcoat givesmore depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe forpainted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces aresubject 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 Buick garaged or covered whenever possible. Aluminum Wheels (If So 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. The surface of these wheels is similarto the painted surface of your car. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners abrasive cleaning or brushes on them because you could damage the surface. Don't take your vehicle through an automatic carwash that has silicon carbidetire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. 1 NOTICE: Machine compoundingor aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces.Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. 6-51