CIMARRON PAINT FINISH HAND-BUFFED SURFACES. Cadillac Cimarron 1982

For 1990-2009 cars

# CIMARRON PAINT FINISH HAND-BUFFED SURFACES

All Cimarrons are produced at GMAD South Gate, California, and feature a hand-buffed enamel paint finish. This paint utilizes a water-base substance that evaporates during the drying process. General Motors is required to use paint of this type at the South Gate assembly plant to meet California Air Resource Board pollution requirements.

One unique characteristic of hand-buffed enamel is the irregular surface finish that is evident once the paint dries. This surface finish, usually referred to as orange peel, results during the paint drying process as the paint "reflows or levels off". Any panel on the vehicle can exhibit this condition in one form or another. Minor variances between panels should be considered normal while major differences can be reduced using a polishing compound. If additional guidance is required in analyzing this condition, contact your District Service Manager.

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