1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 260

-. , . . - cleaning products from your retailer. (See "Appearance Care andMateAals" in the Index..) 1 The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth Washing Your Vehicle I Your Oldsmobile has a "basecoatlciearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use wakes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish. I . The- best way to preserve yo$ vehicle's finish is to keepit clean by washingit often .with lukewarm-,or cold water. Don't wash your vehicle in the'direct rays of the sun. Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. .Use 'liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that 'contain acid or abrasives. Ail cleaning agents. should be flushed promptly and not allowed to'dry on Dry the finishwith a the surface,or they could stain. soft,clean chamois,.ora 100%cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure carwashes may cause water to enter your vehicle. NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. I Finish Care . Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can . damage your vehicle's finish if they remainon painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. , Occasional waxing or mild polishing ,of your Oldsmobile by hand may be necessaryto remove ,residue from the paint. .finish.You can get GM-approved I . Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemic.al fallout that can take their toll over a period the,paint finish looking of years. You can help to keep new by keeping your Oldsmobile garaged or covered whenever possible.