GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 334)

Foreign n>ateriaJs such as calcium chloride and olhar
sails, ice melting agentig, road qil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals From industrial ciiitmneys, etc.,
can damage your vehicle’s finish И they remain
on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as
possible, tr neoessarv, use non^ahrasive deansrs thal
are marked sale jfir painted surfaces tc remove
loraign matler.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to agmg, weather
and chemical falÈûul that can lake their loH over a
panod of years. You can help to keep tho paint frnish
looking new by kaeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly ю keep
their luster. Washing wilh waler is all that is usually
needed. However, you may use chrome polish o-n
chrome or stainless stool trim, if necessary.
Use special care wilh aluminum irirri. To avoid damaging
protective ifirr^, never use auto or chroma poliahj
steam or caustic soap lo dean aluminum A coaling of
wax, rubbed to hjgh polish, is recommended (or all
brig hi metal parts.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after uafng ihe windshield
washer, or it the wiper blade chatters when runrring,
wax, sap or other material m-ay bo on Ihe blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of Ihe windshield with a fulhgtrength
glass cleanirig liquid. The windshield is clean it beads do
not form when you rinse ft wilh water.
Grime Irom the windshfeltJ will stick io Itiu wiper blades
and aHecl their pertormanco. Clean the blade by
wiping vigorously wtlh a dolh soaked in fuH-slrongth
windshield washer solveni, Than rinse the blade
with water.
Check the wiper blades and dean them as necessary;
replace blades that look worn.
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