1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE service

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Putting a used -wheel O~YQUK
vehicle is dangerom You
can't know how it's been used.;or
how many miles it's heen driven. It
cwld -fail suddenly and cause- an
.accident, If you have to,replace a
wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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Cleaning the Inside of Your
Coweqe
Use a 'vacuum cleaner often to get rid df
dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a
clean, damp cloth.
Your Chevralet ,deder has two GM
cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and
a foam-type powdered cleaner. They
will clean normal spots and stains very
well.
Here
are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the
9 Clean up stains as soon as you can-
cleaner label.
before
they set.
9 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and
change to a clean area ,aften.. A so&
brush may be used if stains are
stubborn.
ventilated area only. If you use them,
don't saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning,
clean the entire area immediately or it
will set.
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-
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Using Foam-Type Cleaner on
Fabric.
9 Vacuumand brush the; area to .remove.
9 Always clean a whole trim panel or
any loose
dirt.
section. Mask surrounding trim along
stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
following the directions on the
container label.
* Use suds only and apply with a clean
9 Don't saturate the material.
Don't rub it roughly.
As soon as you've cleaned the secnon,
sponge.
use a sponge to remove the suds.
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Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil,
butter, margarine, shoe polish, cofEee
with cream, chewing
gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon,
tar
and asphalt.
Carehlly scrape off excess stain.
* Then follow the solvent-type
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
instructions earlier
in this
section.
asphalt will stain
if left on a vehicle
seat fabric.
They should be removed
as
soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner
will dissolve them
and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup,
coffee (black), egg, hit, hit juice,
mill<, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and
blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the
soiled area with cool
water.
1f.a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions
earlier in this
section.
or urine, treat the area with a
waterhaking soda
solution: 1
teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to
I cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with
solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice
cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
udmown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water
and allow to
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
dry-
. If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning the Carpeting In Your
Corvette
Your vehicle has a color-fast solution
dyed carpet. To clean this type Of carpet:
Dry Stain: Carefully scrape off excess
stain. Then
use a small .hand brush io
gently remove the rest of the crusted
material.
Wet Stain: Carefully blot the stain with
an absorbent cloth, pap&- towel
or':
sponge.
If the stain persists, treat the area with a
solution of four parts water td one part
household bleach (5.25% solution) and
let stand for approximately one hour.
Then rinse thoroughly with a
detergent/water solution.
Follow this
with three additional rinsings
of water
only, thoroughly blotting the area after
each application.
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Cleaning the Top of the
lnstrumenf Panel
Use only mild soap and water to dean
the
tap surfaces of the. instrument.
panel. Sprays containing Silicones
or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield and even make it
dK1cult to see through the.windshield
under certain conditions.
Cleaning Speaker Covers
Vacuum around. a Delco-BoseB- speaker
cover gently,
so that the- sp.ealref won’t
be damaged. If something gets on one of
them, follow the step earlier under
Using -Sslvsnt-Type Cleaner on Fabric.
Uscas little solvent as you can.
C/eaning “Dulso”-Coated
Molding
Your Corvette’s inside rear window
(hatch area) molding is “Dulso” coated.
For lightly soiled molding, wipe with a
sponge OF a soft lint-free cloth that
has been dampened with water.
+ For heavily soiled molding, use warm
soapy water.
You can recondition molding.showing
‘marks
or- scratches by briskIy wiping
the
area with GM Fabric Cleaner
(solvent type). Don’t
use too much
.cleaner.
If a- ring forms, immediately
repeat the cleaning procedure over
a
slightly larggr area, “feathering”
toward
the center of the ring. If-the
ring
still remains, wipe the entire
molding.

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Cleaning the Outside of Your
Corvette
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 lulcwarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct
rays
of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand,
dish or car washing (non-detergent)
soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents 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 a 100% cotton
towel
to avoid surface scratches and
water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause
water to enter your vehicle.
Automatic Vehicle Washes

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Care of Your Convertible's Rear
Window
Your convertible top has a plastic rear
window. It will
bend, and that means it
can be stored easily when you want to
put the top down. However, like all
such windows, it can show scratches.
Special
care is n :ssarv when cleaning
the rear
windc
Don't use-paper :tuyels on the .. . :
plastic rear window. They can . .
scratch: the. pladic,.. Always use .. - . .>
.' &t$o.n ,eloth,rio:w;i.pe'$h& . . ., ,
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Don't-useharsh cleane?s..or
so1vent.s like' d&.@ohol when you
clean t.he plastic rear window. ..
They can damage the plastic and
also the painted. surfaces on the
vehicle.
Don't clean the plasticrear
window without first pre-cleaning
it.
And don't use a brush or a dry
cloth to pre-clean it. You could
scratch the plastic. Always flush ,off
any dust and dirt with water before
cleaning.
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Hardtop Care
Your optional hardtop has the same
durable finish
as the painted surfaces of
your Corvette. Your hardtop may be
cleaned, polished and waxed.
If your
hardtop is stored for an extended
period, keep it covered
in a dry place.
Also, avoid the build-up of dust and dirt
before storage
or installation. Apply
silicone grease
or ArmorAll@ to all
hardtop weatherstrips.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Corvette may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get GM approved cleaning
products
from your dealer. (See the
Index under Appearance Care. )
Your Corvette has a "basecoat/
clearcoat" paint
finish. The clearcoat
gives more depth and gloss to the
colored basecoat.

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Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and’ other salts, ice
melting agents; road oil and tar, tree
sap? bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage -your vehicle’s finish
if thGg remab .~n painted surfaces. Lkg.
clearrers that are marked safe for
painted surfaces- for these stains.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches
in the finish should be
repaired right away.
Minor chips and scratches can be
repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer or other
service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
deder’s body and paint.shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow
,removal and dust cdntroI can-collect ori
the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)
cm.owur on the underbody parts such
as fuel lines; frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even thoughthey have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring,
€lush these
materials frum the underbody ~th
plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. DM
packed in closed areas of the frame
should be loosened before being
flushed. Your dealer or an underbody
vehicle
washing. system can do this for
you.