1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 387

Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle The paint finishon your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use lukewarmor cold water, asoft cloth and a liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle's finish is to keep it cleanby washing it often with lukewarmor cold water. uccasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicleby hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint Don't wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use from your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. in the Index.) You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your Your vehicle has a "basecoatlclearcoat" paint finish. dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials"in the The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the Index.) Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning for a basecoatklearcoat agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to are non-abrasive and made paint finish. dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. Before you enteran automatic car wash, if your vehicle is equipped withthe optional power sliding door, be sure to have the switchfor the power sliding door override feature enabled.See "Power Sliding Door" in the Index. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. I NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirlmarks. 6-52