1994 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 215

Service and AppearanceCare Cleaning the Outside Your of Corvette The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. NOTICE: Conveyor systems on some automatic car washes may damage a Corvette. They may not have enough clearance for the undercarriage or for the extra wide rear tires on ZR-1 models. Check with the manager before using a car wash. NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks, Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle's finish is to keep it cleanby washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don't wash your vehicle inthe direct rays of the sun. Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum-based, or contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and notallowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Finish Care 3ccasional waxing or mild polishing of your Corvette may be necessary to -emove residue from the paint finish. You :an get GM approved cleaning products ?ram your dealer. (See "Appearance Care ind Materials" in the Index.) Your Corvette has a "basecoat/clearcoat" Jaint finish. The clearcoat gives more lepth and gloss to the colored basecoat. 4lways use waxes and polishes that are lon-abrasive and made for a >asecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Cleaning Your Convertible Top Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use an automatic car wash, use one with water and hanging jets cloths. When you hand wash the top, it in do partial shade. Vacuum away any dust and other material. Usea mild soap, lukewarm water anda soft sponge. A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric. Don't use detergents, harsh cleaners, solvents or bleaching agents. When you clean the top, put one hand under it to support it. Wet the entire vehicle and wash the top evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain on the fabric for a few minutes.When the top is really dirty, use a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle, then let the top dry in direct sunlight. ...214