1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 258

Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades Cleaning the Outsideof Your Pontiac The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. . If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax Washing Your Vehicle or other material may be on the blade windshield. or The best way to preserve your vehicle's finish is to keep Clean the outside of the windshield with GM it clean by washingit often with lukewarmor cold Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@(GM Part water. No. 1050011). The windshieldis clean if beadsdo not Don't wash your vehicle in the direct rays sun. of the form when you rinse with water. it Don't use strong soaps chemical detergents. Use or Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent. Then Don't use cleaning agents that petroleum based, or are rinse the blade with water. that contain acidor abrasives. All cleaningagents to Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and should be flushed promptly and not allowed dry on the surface, or they could stain.Dry the finish with a replaced when worn. soft, clean chamois or a 100%cotton towel to avoid Weatherstrips surface scratches and water spotting. Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last High pressurecar washes may cause water enter your to longer, seal better, and not stick squeak. Apply or vehicle. silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.) 6-47