6-63Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weatherand chemical fallout that can take their toll over a periodof years. You can help to keep the paint finish lookingnew by keeping your vehicle garaged or coveredwhenever possible.Protecting Exterior Bright Metal PartsBright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keeptheir luster. Washing with water is all that is usuallyneeded. However, you may use chrome polish onchrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoiddamaging protective trim, never use auto or chromepolish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. Acoating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommendedfor all bright metal parts.Cleaning Aluminum WheelsKeep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth withmild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Afterrinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A waxmay then be applied.The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleanerswith acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them becauseyou could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polishon aluminum wheels.Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car washthat has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. Thesebrushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.Cleaning TiresTo clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.NOTICE:When applying a tire dressing always take care towipe off any overspray or splash from all paintedsurfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.Petroleum- based products may damage the paintfinish and tires.
