1994 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 216

To protect the convertible top: 0 After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is completely dry before you lower it. 0 Don't get any cleaner on the vehicle's painted finish; it could leave streaks. 0 If you decide to go through an automatic car wash, ask manager the if the equipment could damage your top. Sngine Cleaning Jse care when cleaning the LT5 engine. 10 not direct water into the"V" area on he engine between the cylinder heads. NOTICE: I Don't use a cleaner with a strong alkaline base. It will discolor the aluminum. rires Your Chevrolet dealerhas a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner.You can use a stiff )rush with the cleaner. When applying a tiredressing always take ;are to wipe off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based products may damage thepaint finish. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer,seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean clothat least every six months. During veryeold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants'' in the Index.) Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from 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. Cleaning and Storageof Your Hardtop The optional hardtop has the same durable finishas the painted surfaces of your Corvette. You can wash, polish and wax it. If you store the hardtop for a long time, keep it covered in a dry place. Apply silicone greaseto all the weatherstrips. 4luminum Wheels Your aluminum wheels have a protective zoating similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don't usestrong soaps, shemicals, chrome polish, or other abrasive cleaners on them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may beapplied. I NOTICE: I Don't use an automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take off the protective coating. 215 ...