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Your Corvette has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint
finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish
may
dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
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 remain on 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.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of
years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new
by
keeping your Corvette garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Cleaning Your Convertible
Top
Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If
you
use
an
automatic car wash, use one with water jets and
hanging cloths.
When you hand wash the top, do it in partial shade.
Vacuum away any dust and other material. Use a mild
soap, lukewarm water and a soft sponge.
A
chamois
or
cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush can chafe
the threads in the top fabric. Don’t use detergents, harsh
cleaners, solvents or bleaching agents.
When you clean the top, put one hand under it to
support it. Wet the entire vehicle and wash the top
evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain on
the fabric for a few minutes. When the top is really dirty,
use a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the
entire vehicle, then let the top dry in direct sunlight.
To
protect the convertible top:
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After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is
completely dry before you lower it.
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Don’t get any cleaner on the vehicle’s painted finish;
it could leave streaks.
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If
you decide to
go
through an automatic car wash,
ask the manager if the equipment could damage your
top.
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