1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are markedsafe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.Exterior 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 Buick garaged or coveredwhenever possible.Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)Keep 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 orabrasive cleaning brushes on them because you coulddamage the surface.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.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 thepaint finish.Sheet Metal DamageIf your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metalrepair or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired orreplaced to restore corrosion protection.