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Cleaning and Storage
of
Your
Hardtop
The optional hardtop has the same durable finish as the
painted surfaces of your Corvette. You can wash, polish
and wax it.
If you store the hardtop for a long time, keep it covered
in
a dry place. Apply silicone grease to all the
weatherstrips.
Engine Cleaning
Use care when cleaning the
LT5
engine.
Do
not direct
water into the
“V”
area on the engine between the
cylinder heads.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a cleaner with a strong alkaline base. It
will discolor the aluminum.
Aluminum Wheels
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar
to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong
soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes on them because
you
could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax
may be applied.
I
NOTICE:
Don’t use an automatic vehicle wash that has
hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These
brushes can take the protective coating
off
your
aluminum wheels.
Tires
To
clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe
off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces.
Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.
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