1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 307

Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) 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 surface of 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 wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. ~~~ NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any oversprayor splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of vehicle. the 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 dealer or otherservice outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in yourdealer's body and paint shop. Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. 6-51