1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 282

Cleaning the Outsideof Your Oldsmobile The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle'sf ~ s is to keep it h Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Oldsmobile by hand may be necessary to remove Don't wash your vehicle in the direct rays of sun. Don't the residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved use strong soaps or chemical detergents. liquid hand, Use cleaning products from your retailer. (See "Appearance dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don't use Care and Materials" in the Index.) cleaning agents that are petroleum based, contain acid or that Your or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly Oldsmobile has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoa and not allowed to dry on the surface, orthey could stain. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish. towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Finish Care NOTICE: Machine compoundingor aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dullthe finish or leave swirl marks. 6-52