GMC 2003 Sierra - Manual (Page 481)

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Ose onfy lukewarm or cold water, a wtt dg1h gnd g car
washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Follow instructicrts Linder “Washing Your Vehicle.’'
Finisti Care
Occasional waxing or mild poNshiing of your vehiefe by
har^d may be песеаяагу to remove residue Inori the
paint finish. You car> get GM-approved cleaning products
from your dealer. See
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If your vehicle has a “baseixjaf/clearcoal" paint finish.
The clearcoaf gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat- Always use waxes and polishes that ara
non-abrasive and made for a basecoal/clearcoal paint
finish,
Noticst tUlacJiIne compounding or aggressive
polishing on a basecoaVcIearcoat paint finish may
dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chtoride and other
salts, lee melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from induslngl chimneys, etc.j
tan damage your vehicle's finish if ihey remain
on painted surfaces. Wash the vshfcle as soon as
possible. If necessary^ use non-abrasive cleaners thai
are marked safe for pairìted surfacqs to remove
foreign matter.
Esterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can lake Ihelr toll over a
pariod of years. Vou can help to keep the paint finish
looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or ccvered
wfienever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright maial pads should be cleaned regularly I d keep
ihelf luster. Washing wifh water is all that is usually
needed. However, you may use chiome polish on
chrome or stainless steel trim. If necessary.
Use special cane with aluminum trim. T d avoid damaging
protective irim, never use auto or chrome polish,
steam or caustic soap to dean alun^inunn. A coating of
wax. rubbed' to high polish, is recomrTîended for all
Crnghf melal parts.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
ff file windshield is not dear after using the windshield
washer, or il the wiper blade chatters when running,
wan, sap or other material may he on the blade or
windshrald.
Clean the oulside of the windshietd with a lulksEriengith
glass cleaning flquid. The windshteld is clean if beads do
not form when you rinse il with water.
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