1994 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 220

Service & Appearance Care Your Oldsmobile hasa "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth gloss to and the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishesthat are non-abrasive and made fora basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. I Aluminum Wheels(IfSo I white Sidewall Tires Your Oldsmobile dealer has GM a White SidewallTire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with thecleaner. Equ&ped) Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to thepainted surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied. I Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean clothat leastevery six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See Recommended Fluids G Lubricants in the Index.) NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. NOTICE: If you have aluminum wheels, don't use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take off the protective coating. 218