Fleetwood FWD V8-300 4.9L (1993)
Wheels: All Technical Service Bulletins
Wheels - Paint Flaking From Chrome-Plated Aluminum
NO.: 93-I-48
DATE: July, 1993
GROUP: 3
CORP. NO.: 313501
SUBJECT:
PAINT FLAKING FROM RECESSED AREAS ON CHROME-PLATED ALUMINUM WHEELS ON 1993 DEVILLES, FLEETWOODS,
ELDORADOS, SEVILLES, AND ALLANTES
Some tire cleaners and other harsh chemicals will cause the paint on the recessed areas of chrome-plated aluminum wheels on 1993 DeVilles,
Fleetwoods, Eldorados, Sevilles, and Allante's to flake. The paint that is used on these wheels is very tough but can be affected by harsh chemicals and
abrasives. The following Copy, from the 1993 Cadillac Owner's Manual, applies to aluminum wheels; but the same concerns apply to the chrome-plated
aluminum wheel.
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surfaces of your Cadillac. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
Don't use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take off the protective coating.
If tire cleaner is used, make sure it does not get on the wheel surface. These cleaners may affect the painted surface of the wheel. The effects of these
cleaners may not be immediate but may show up with time.
The chrome on the wheels extends approximately 13 mm (1/2 inch) into the recessed area. The paint is applied to the recessed area to cover the
non-chrome plated area. Do not remove the paint in the recessed area as the nickel coating underneath will show through.
The wheel should only be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. Do not use abrasive brushes, cleaners, or polishes to clean the wheels.
Please make car wash and new/used car prep personnel aware of these concerns.
