Cadillac XT6 2023 Owner's Manual page 443

442 Vehicle Care
Spray nozzle with a
40 degree wide angle spray
pattern or wider must
be used.
Nozzle must be kept at least
30 cm (1 ft) away from all
surfaces.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket
clearcoat sealant/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
marked 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.
Do not apply waxes or
polishes to uncoated plastic,
vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated
wood, or flat paint as damage
can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing 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.
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 moldings
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.
Use 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.