2010 Cadillac Truck Escalade EXT AWD V8-6.2L Technical Service Bulletin # 04-08-111-001F Date: 091215

2010 Cadillac Truck Escalade EXT AWD V8-6.2L Technical Service Bulletin # 04-08-111-001F Date: 091215

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

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from other sources.

Parts Information

Warranty Information

Important

Implementation of this service bulletin requires prior AVM, District Service Manager approval.

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

**In Canada, submit amount for Product and Shipping costs into the NET amount field.