Owner`s manual
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Cleaning
the
Outside
of
Your
Cadillac
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 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/~learcoat’~ 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 basecoatklearcoat paint finish may
dull
the
finish
or
leave swirl marks.
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