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TRIM CLEANING
10-1
SECTION 10
TRIM CLEANING
INDEX
Subject
Page
Introduction
10-1
General Instructions
10-1
Cleaning Fabrics With Volatile Cleaners
10-1
Cleaning Fabrics With Detergents
10-2
Precautions for Cleaning Fabrics
10-2
Cleaning Genuine Leather and Coated Fabrics . .
10-3
Cleaning Folding Top and Fabric Roof Cover
Material
10-3
Cleaning Floor Carpets
10-3
Removal of Specific Stains From Automotive
Upholstery
10-3
Blood
INTRODUCTION
This procedure has been prepared to assist service
personnel in cleaning automotive upholstery, floor
carpets, headlining and folding tops using the latest
approved methods for removing soil and stain.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
There are four general types of trim materials
used in automotive bodies.
1. Fabrics
that may be either plain
fabrics
(broadcloth), or pattern fabrics
which are
manufactured
with synthetic (nylon,
rayon)
fibers.
2. Genuine leather.
3. Coated fabrics (vinyl or mylar).
4. Flocked headlining.
Dust and dirt particles that accumulate on the up-
holstery of a car should be removed every few
weeks, or oftener if the car is given constant hard
use. This is done with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner.
CAUTION:
Do not use a whisk broom on fabrics
having raised tapestry patterns since damage
to the fine threads may result. On flocked head-
lining use whisk broom and volatile cleaners
only. Detergents leave rings.
Before attempting to remove spots or stains from
upholstery fabrics, determine as accurately as
possible:
Subject
Page
Candy
io-4
Chewing Gum
10-4
Fruit, Fruit Stains, Liquor and Wine
10-4
Grease and Oil
10-4
Ice Cream
10-4
Nausea
10-4
Shoe Polish and Dressings
10-5
Tar
10-5
Urine
10-5
Lipstick
10-5
Ball Point Ink
10-5
2. The effect of stain removing agents on the
color structure and general appearance of the
fabric.
For best results, stains should be removed from
upholstery as soon as possible after they have
been made. If they are allowed to stand for some
time, they often become set and removal becomes
more difficult, frequently impossible.
There are three basic types of acceptable cleaners
available to car owners:
1. Volatile cleaners (colorless liquids).
2. Detergents.
3. Neutral soap (nonalkaline).
Many types of these cleaners can be obtained
through GM Dealer or other reputable supply
houses.
The volatile cleaners have great solvent powers
for grease, oils and general road grime. Deter-
gents generally loosen up stains satisfactorily;
however, the use of improper type detergents in-
volves risk of damage to the color or finish of
fabrics.
CLEANING FABRICS WITH
VOLATILE CLEANERS
Care should be taken not to use too much solvent
and to apply it only with clean cloths. It is the
solvent that does the work - so only a minimum of
pressure should be applied.
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1. Nature and age of the spot or stain.
1. Brush away all loose particles of dirt and soil.
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