1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 294

Aluminum Wheels (If SoEquipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surfaceof these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface. Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wasn that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. I NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any oversprayor splash from all painted of surfaces on the body or wheels the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your retailer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your retailer's body and paint shop. 6-48