Cadillac 1975 Owner's Manual page 62

soaps and chemical detergents should be
avoided. All cleaning agents should be
promptly flushed from the surface and not al¬
lowed to dry or they may streak the finish.
Polishing and Waxing — Even though the
acrylic paint on your car is more durable than
conventional finishes, under certain condi¬
tions you may wish to wax or polish your car to
provide maximum protection.
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice¬
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap,
chemicals from factory chimneys and other
foreign matter may damage any automobile
finish if allowed to remain in contact with
paint.
Prompt washing may not thoroughly re¬
move these deposits and, particularly in geo¬
graphical areas where these exposure condi¬
tions are severe, properly applied high quality
polishes and waxes will provide the best pro¬
tection. Authorized Cadillac Dealers offer CM
Magic Mirror, Blue Coral and CM Body Polish
and Cleaner, which have proven their value in
maintaining a fine finish.
NOTE: Some chemical cleaners used for re¬
moving road oil and tars from painted sur¬
faces have been found to be detrimental to
acrylic finishes. When purchasing a cleaner,
make sure the instructions specifically state
that the contents can be safely used on an
acrylic finish. CM Tar and Road Oil Remover
is recommended for this purpose.
Glass — Dirt and insects can be removed
from glass with clean water. Never wipe dirty
glass with dry paper or cloth. Periodic inspec¬
tion and replacement of wiper blades will re¬
duce the possibility of glass becoming
scratched and assure clear vision under ad¬
verse driving conditions.
REMINDER: Never "scrape" the inside sur¬
face of a De-Fogger equipped rear window-
the de-fogging element could be damaged.
White Sidewall Tires — GM White Sidewall
Tire Cleaner is recommended. Foaming type
household cleansers may also be used. Do
NOT use gasoline, kerosene, or any oil pro¬
duct that will discolor the tire sidewalls or
damage the rubber.
Chrome — Many parts of your Cadillac,
such as the bumpers and body hardware, are
chromium plated. Chrome plating is suscepti¬
ble to the actions of solutions being used on
streets and highways to melt ice. Corrosive
damage may also be caused by salt air near
coastlines, industrial smoke and other condi¬
tions found in urban areas. When such condi¬
tions exist, frequent washing and waxing are
necessary. GM Chrome Cleaner is an excel¬
lent material for cleaning the chrome on your
car.
Vinyl Covered Roof — To wash the vinyl
covered roof, use lukewarm water and suds
from a neutral soap. A cloth or soft-bristled
brush is recommended for applying the solu¬
tion of suds. Deeply embedded dirt can be
removed with a nylon bristled brush and a
small amount of a mild foam type cleanser
such as CM Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner.
All traces of the cleanser should be removed
with clean water. Do NOT use volatile clean¬
ers, naphtha, gasoline, harsh household
cleaners and detergents, or bleaching agents.
A wire brush will seriously damage the vinyl
roof material, and should not be used.
Care of Convertible Top and Rear Window
— The convertible top should never be sub- —
jected to volatile cleaners or household
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