1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 293

Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. Before you enter an automatic carwash, if your vehicle is equipped with the optional power sliding door, be sure to have the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoatpaint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals fromindustrial chimneys, etc.,can damage yourvehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe forpainted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces aresubject to aging, weather and chemical falloutthat can take their toll over aperiod of years. You can help to keep the paint finish loohng new by keeping your Oldsmobile garaged or covered whenever possible. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Oldsmobile by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your retailer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the Index.) Your Oldsmobile has a "basecoat/clearcoat"paint finish. The clearcoat givesmore depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for abasecoat/clearcoat paint finish. 6-47