Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
Cargo Cover: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Cargo Covers/Body Cladding Discolored/Chalky
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 04-08-111-001F
Date: December 15, 2009
Subject: Cargo Covers and/or Body Cladding Discolored (Chalky) (Apply Coating)
Models:
2002-2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT
2002-2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add model years and remove the sublet franchise information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number
04-08-111-001E (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Important
Implementation of this service bulletin requires prior District Service Manager approval.
Condition
Some customers may comment that the cargo covers or the body cladding is discolored (chalky).
Correction
Apply *GATORBACK Textured Plastic Coatings.
Caution
All personnel should read the Material Safety Data Sheet before using this product.
Important
Make certain the surface is washed clean, and dried before applying. This product will not bond to surfaces that are not cleaned.
GATORBACK should not be applied within a 90 day time frame of any prior Armor-dillo application.
1. Wash the vehicle.
2. For Chevrolet models, remove the rear air vents, the rear storage compartment lids and all the black screws surrounding the rear window. The rest
of the cladding can stay on the vehicle for painting. The lower cladding can also be taped in place except for the rear bumper cladding; it should be
removed for painting.
3. Clean the cladding with Gatorback Textured Plastic Cleaner following the manufacturer's recommendations.
4. Scuff the cladding surface with *3M Scotch-Brite(TM) Ultra fine Pad Gray 37448 and water.
5. Clean the cladding with Gatorback Textured Plastic Cleaner following the manufacturer's recommendations.
6. Spray Gatorback Textured Plastic Coating following the manufacturer's recommendations.
7. For Chevrolet models, apply Gatorback Coatings Anti Fuel Staining Topcoat on the cladding around the fuel filler door.
For questions and answers about this product, contact www.GatorbackCoatings.com or call Sales and Technical Assistance.
*We believe these sources and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such material. General Motors does not endorse,
indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products from these firms or for any such items which may be available from other
sources.
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