Washing Your Vehicle; Cleaning the Outside of the; Windshield and Wiper Blades- Page 299

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Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades

If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,
wax, sap or other material may be on the blade 
or windshield.

Clean the outside of the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami

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 Powder (non

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scratching

glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011. The
windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse
it with water.

Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades
and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping
vigorously with a cloth soaked in full

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windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade 
with water.

Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;
replace blades that look worn.

Weatherstrips

Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six
months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application may be required. (See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.)

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.

Washing Your Vehicle

The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.

Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use
a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical
detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all
soap residue completely. You can get GM

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cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance
Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t use cleaning
agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or
abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly
and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all

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towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.