1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 298

0 0 0 Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a cleancloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ringforms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediatelyor it will set. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don't get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinyVleather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Cleaning Coated Moldings These moldings are around the hatch opening in your Corvette's rear area. When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge or soft lint-free cloth dampened with water. 0 0 Fabric Protection Your Corvette has carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3Mproduct. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean yourcarpet often to keep it looking new. Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167). When heavily soiled, use warm soapy water. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. 0 For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Cleaning Vinyl Use warm waterand a clean cloth. 0 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. 0 Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the finish, it canharm the leather. 6-53