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GM Repair Insights: Spring 2024
I-CAR · May 13, 2024 · General Motors, GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac
Summary
The Spring 2024 GM Repair Insights magazine highlights the redesigned 2024 GMC Acadia and warns against using harsh cleaning chemicals on polycarbonate headlamps to prevent a 'glazed effect'. It emphasizes using only cold or lukewarm water, car-washing soap, and a soft cloth for headlamp cleaning, while always following OEM-specific repair procedures.
What to do on the job
Avoid harsh cleaning chemicals on polycarbonate headlamps; use only cold or lukewarm water, mild car-washing soap, and a soft cloth to prevent glazing.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the use of mild, non-chemical cleaning methods on GM headlamps during detailing or pre-delivery prep, and to defend against the use of harsh solvents or abrasive cleaning agents that can damage polycarbonate lenses.
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