Chevrolet 2002 Corvette Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 335)

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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.

For normal hand washing of the top, have your vehicle

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. 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 and rinse well.

For an occasional cleaning using GM Convertible Top

Cleaner (GM Part No. 12378520) is recommended to

keep your convertible top looking good. After cleaning,

reseal the surface with GM Water Repellent (GM Part

No. 12378519) to repel water and dirt.

To protect the convertible top:

After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is

completely dry before you lower it.

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.

Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth

with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water.

After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.

A wax may then be applied.

The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted

surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,

chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners

with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because

you could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polish

on aluminum wheels.

Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car

wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes.

These brushes can also damage the surface of

these wheels.

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Chevrolet 2002 Corvette Owner's Manual Page 335