1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 312

To protect the convertible top: 0 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 could leave streaks. If you decide to go through an automatic car wash, ask the manager if the equipment could damage your top. Before entering a car wash, set the climate control to VENT and the fan control to highest speed. This will the help to prevent water under high pressure from entering around the convertible top. The surfaceof these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, or chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface. Don't take your vehicle through automatic car wash an that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface these wheels. of Cleaning T-- I To clean your tires, ;e a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If 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.wax A may then be applied. I NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray splash from all painted or of surfaces on the body or wheels the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.