Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle; Finish Care; Washing Your Vehicle - Cadillac 1999 DeVille Owner's Manual

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

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. Use
a car washing soap. Don't use strong soaps or chemical
detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all
soap residue completely. You can get GM
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
towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car
washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow
instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle."
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Finish Care

Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by
hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint
finish. You can get GM
from your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials"
in the Index.)
Your vehicle 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
made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.
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approved
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the
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finish or leave swirl marks.
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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 your vehicle's finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
necessary, use non
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
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approved cleaning products
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abrasive and
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abrasive cleaners that are marked
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