CLEANING THE OUTSIDE
OF
YOUR
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing
Your
lvehicle
The
best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is
to
keep
it
clean by
washing it often with lukewarm 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 (mild
detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or
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 car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Finish
Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing
of
your Cadillac 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 Cadillac has a “basecoat/clearcoat” 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 basecoat/clearcoat paint
finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
on
a
basecoatlclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave
swirl marks.
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