oil type PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Owners Manual

Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by
hand
may be necessary to remove residue from the paint
finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products
from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials”
in the Index.)
Your vehicle has a “basecoatlclearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the
colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes
that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatlclearcoat
paint finish.
I NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish
may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that
are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces
are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your vehicle garaged
or covered
whenever possible.
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.
When you hand wash the top, do it 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. When the top is really
dirty, use a mild
foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle,
then let the top dry in direct sunlight.
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER USAGE DESCRIPTION
SIZE
994954 Exterior polishing cloth
Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated 23 in. x 25 in.
1050172 Removes tar, road oil and asphalt
Tar and Road Oil Remover 16 oz. (0.473 L)
1050173
Cleans and lightly waxes
Wash Wax Concentrate 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
Glass Cleaner
23 oz. (0.680 L) 1050427
Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops Vinyl Cleaner\
32 oz. (0.946 L) 1050214
Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050174
Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass Chrome Cleaner and Polish 16 oz. (0.473 L)
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1052918”” Armor All Protectant 8 oz. (0.237 L) Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas TM , plastic,
rubber and vinyl
1 1052925 I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Multi-Purpose Interior Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels
I Cleaner and floor mats _~. ~..~
1052929 16 oz. (0.473 L) Wheel Cleaner
1052930 8 oz. (0.237 L) Capture
Dry Spot Remover
12345002 16 oz. (0.473 L) Armor All TM Cleaner
12345721
2.5 sq. ft. Synthetic Chamois
12345725 12 oz. (0.354 L) Silicone Tire Shine
12377964 16 oz. (0.473 L) Finish Enhancer
12377966 16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleaner Wax
12377984 16 oz. (0.473 L)
Surface Cleaner
See your General Motors
PGS Department for these products.
See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Spray on and rinse with water
Attracts, absorbs and removes soils
Cleans and shines a variety of surface types
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Shines vehicle without scratching
Spray on tire shine
Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants
Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish
~ Removes contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks
k* Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
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