1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 276

Cleaning ExteriorLampsLenses Use lukewarm or cold water,soft cloth and a a liquid hand, dishor car washing (mild detergent)soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such calcium chloride and other as salts, ice melting agents, road and tar, tree sap, bird oil droppings, chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle soon as possible.If as necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces subject to aging, weather are and chemical fallout that can their toll over a period take of years. You can helpto keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Finish Care Occasional waxingor mild polishingof your vehicle by hand may be necessary remove residuefrom the to paint finish.You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your retailer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" in Index.) the Your Oldsmobile has a "basecoatklearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss the to colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made a basecoatklearcoat for paint finish. 6-47