2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - Page 340

10-80 Vehicle Care Only lower the top when it is completely dry and avoid leaving the top lowered for extended periods of time to prevent excessive interior weathering. Avoid leaving large amounts of snow on the top for extended periods of time as damage may also occur. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses and Emblems Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" later in this section. Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean rubber blades using lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, snow and ice. Carbon Fiber Panels Carbon fiber panels can be washed and waxed like any other panels. Use a clear or black pigmented wax on the inner hood carbon fiber panel. Convertible Top care Frequently hand wash convertible tops with mild car wash soap. Never use a stiff brush, steam, bleach, or aggressive cleaners. If necessary, a soft brush can be used to remove dirt. When finished cleaning, thoroughly rinse the fabric. Avoid automatic car washes with overhead brushes or very high-pressure sprays as they can cause damage and leaking. ZR1 Hood Window The hood window on the ZR1 can be cleaned in the same manner as the headlamp lenses. See "Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses" for more information.