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3.
Do not use laundry soaps or bleaches and reducing agents, such as the
followin~:
Chloride of lime, Javelle water, Hydrogen peroxide, Sodium
hydrosulphite, Potassium permanganate, Chlorine or chlorine water,
Sulphurous acid (sulphur dioxide), Sodium thiosulphate
(Photo~raphers'
hypo). The use of these agents tends to weaken fabric and to change
its color.
4.
·Do
not use too much cleaning fluid; some interior trim assemblies are
padded with rubber, and volatile cleaners are generally solvents for
rubber. The application of too much cleaner may destroy
these
rub-
ber pads.
Genuine Leather-Custom Star Chief models use genume leather
trim in some
areas.
Genuine leathers have a natural tendency to
wrinkle.
Such wrinkles
or creases occurring in service do not detract from the wearing qualities
of the
leather.
A cushion in this condition is simply described as
having "comfort wrinkles".
The best cuts of leather have certain
scars,
horn marks, and briar
scratohes. These likewise do not detract from quality or durability
but indicate that the hide carrying these
"blemishes"
is of the top
cut grade with entirely natural markings.
If dirt accumulates on the surface, this develops into a hard grit which
under pressure will cut the finish and cause the leather to crack or
bleed color. Whenever dirt accumulates, the surface should be cleaned
occasionally as follows:
1.
Apply a thick suds of lukewarm water and a neutral soap worked
up on a piece of gauze or cheesecloth to the
surface.
2. Wipe entire surface using only a damp cloth.
"
3.
Wipe leather dry with a soft cloth.
Imitation Leathers-Imitation leather fabrics are used for auxiliary
trimming in conjunction with both fabric and genuine leather up-
holsteries.
Recommended cleaning instructions for imitation leather are the
same as outlined for genuine leather and as in the case of genuine
leather one of the most important factors is the removal of soilage
as quickly as possible after it occurs.
NOTE: Polishes and cleaners used for auto body finishes, volatile and other
clear cleaners, naphtha, furniture polishes, oils, varnishes, or household
cleansing and bleaching agents should never be used, as they may perma-
nently damage the surface finish of either the genuine or imitation leather
and mar the beauty of the car
interior.
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