GMC Yukon 2025 - Page 390

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-17942154) - 2025
Vehicle Care 389
Finish Care
Caution
Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated
plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated
wood, or matte paint as damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or aggressive
p
o
lishing on abasecoat/clearcoat paint
finish may damage it. Use only non-
abrasive waxes and polishes that are made
for abasecoat/clearcoat paint finish on
the vehicle.
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
s
e
alant/wax materials is not recommended. If
painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer
to have the damage assessed and repaired.
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
the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are
m
arked safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing
should be done to remove residue from the
paint finish. See your dealer for approved
cleaning products.
To keep the paint finish looking new, keep the
vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the bright metal
m
oldings can result in a hazy white finish or
pitting. This damage would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on the vehicle
are aluminum, chrome or stainless steel.
To prevent damage always follow these
cleaning instructions:
•
Be sure the molding is cool to the touch
before applying any cleaning solution.
•
Us
e only approved cleaning solutions for
aluminum, chrome or stainless steel. Some
cleaners are highly acidic or contain alkaline
substances and can damage the moldings.
•
Always dilute aconcentrated
cleaner according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
•
Do not use cleaners that are not intended
for automotive use.
•
Use anonabrasive wax on the vehicle
after washing to protect and extend the
molding finish.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses,
Emblems, Decals, and Stripes
Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly can cause
damage to the lamp cover that would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.