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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:
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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.
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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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