Finish Care - Cadillac 1998 Eldorado Owner's Manual

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.
You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your
dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the
Index.) 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 an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
Your vehicle has a " b a ~ e c ~ a t l c l e a r c ~ a t ~ ~ 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 basecoatlclearcoat
paint finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses
Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid
hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soap to clean
exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
"Washing Your Vehicle."
Finish Care
Occasional waxmg or mild polishing or your vehicle
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.)
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting dgents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
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