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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing
with
water is all that is usually needed. However,
you
may use
GM
Chrome
Polish on chrome or stainless steel
trim,
if
necessary.
Use special care
with
aluminum trim.
To
avoid damaging protective trim,
never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum.
A
coating
of
wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright
metal parts.
Aluminum Wheels (If
So
Equipped)
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.
NOTICE:
If
you have aluminum wheels, 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.
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.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts
repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
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