Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Australia/New Zealand-
15749882) - 2022 - CRC - 9/20/21
Vehicle Care
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Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly can cause
damage to the lamp cover that would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black finish
stripes can increase the gloss level and
create a non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and water only.
Vehicle Graphics
Care for your vehicle graphics like you
would any fine paint finish.
Wash Regularly
.
Wash whenever the vehicle appears dirty.
Contaminants allowed to remain on the
graphic may be more difficult to remove
during cleaning.
.
Rinse off as much dirt and grit as possible
first with a spray of water. See
'Difficult
Contaminants'
below for spot cleaning of
bird droppings, tar, etc.
.
Use a wet, non-abrasive detergent and a
soft, clean cloth or sponge.
.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To
reduce water spotting, immediately use a
silicone squeegee to remove water and
finish with a clean microfibre cloth.
Caution
It is not recommended to apply wax or
other similar coatings on vehicle graphics.
Pressure Washing
Although hand washing is the preferred
cleaning method, pressure washing may be
used under these conditions:
.
Ensure the water pressure is kept below
1400 kPa (2000 psi).
.
Keep the water temperature below 80°C.
.
Use a spray nozzle with a 40° wide angle
spray pattern.
.
Keep the nozzle at least 300 mm away
from, and perpendicular (at 90°) to, the
graphic.
Caution
Holding the pressure washer nozzle at an
angle of less than 90° to the graphic
may lift the edges of the film.
Difficult Contaminants
Soften difficult contaminants such as bug
splatter, bird droppings, tree sap and similar
contaminants by soaking them for several
minutes with very hot, soapy water. Rinse
thoroughly and dry. If further cleaning is
needed, try a product such as Bug and Tar
Remover or a Citrus Base Cleaner by testing
in an inconspicuous area to ensure no
damage to the graphics before applying to
the affected area.
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) mixed two parts IPA
to 1 part water or denatured alcohol may
also help.
.
Spot-clean the contaminants.
.
Do not use rough scrubbing or abrasive
tools which will scratch the film.
.
Wash and rinse off all residue
immediately.
Fuel Spills
Wipe off immediately to avoid degrading
the vinyl and adhesive. Then wash, rinse
and dry as described in
'Wash Regularly'
as
soon as possible.
