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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 Chevrolet 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. High pressure car washes may cause
water to enter your vehicle.
When you hand wash the top, do
it
in partial shade.
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.
If you decide to go through an automatic car wash,
ask the manager
if the equipment could damage
your top.
Before entering a car wash, set the climate control to
VENT and the fan control to the highest speed. This will
help to prevent water under high pressure from entering
around the convertible top.
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