1995 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 329

Don't wash your vehicle inthe directrays of the sun. Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Useliquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don't use cleaning agents that arepetroleum based,or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on thesurface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratchesand water spotting. High pressure carwashes 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 fromthe paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products fromyour dealer. (See"Appearance Care and Materials" in the Index.) Your Cadillac has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depthand gloss to thecolored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that arenon-abrasive and madefor a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. NOTICE: I I 7 Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoatpaint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. I I Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, droppings, chemicals from bird 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 aremarked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take theirtoll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Cadillac garaged or covered whenever possible. 6-58