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CLEANING
HINTS
EXTERIOR APPEARANCE
Washing Your Corvair
The best way to preserve the finish is to 'keep
it
clean.
Normally only frequent washings are required to main-
tain its original beauty. Wash the car in either warm or
cold (never hot) water, not in the direct rays of the sun,
and not while the sheet metal surfaces are hot. Never
wipe dirt from dry painted surfaces because this may
scratch the finish. The use of strong soaps and chemical
detergents should be avoided and
in
any event clean-
ing agents should be promptly flushed from the surface
and not allowed to dry or they may
strea~
the finish.
Polishing and Waxing Your
Corvair,
Under certain conditions you may wish to wax or
polish your car to provide maximum protection. Calcium
chloride and other salts, road oil and tar, tree sap,
chemicals from factory chimneys and other foreign
ma'
t -
ter may damage any known automobile finish if allowed
to remain in contact with the paint film. Prompt washing
may not thoroughly
remove
these deposits and, particu-
larly in geographical areas where these exposure condi-
tions are severe, properly applied polishes and waxes
of known quality will provide the best protection. Many
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Chevrolet Dealers offer various types of polishes or
wa)(es which have proven of real value in maintaining a
good paint finish.
Protection of
'
E xterior Bright Metal Parts
All bright metal parts of the car should be regularly
cleaned and protected against the same substQnces
harmful to the painted surfaces. Normally, washing with
water is all that is required. However, G. M. Chrome
Polish may be used on CHROME or
,
STAINLESS STEEL
trim if necessary. Use special care with ALUMINUM trim.
Never use auto or chrome polish, steam or any caustic
soap to clean aluminum. Wash only with lukewarm water,
and if necessary, a mild soap. Rinse well and dry
thoroughly.
It is recommended that all bright metal parts of your
Corvair, after be.ing thoroughly cleaned, be given a
coating of wax and rubbed to a high polish. This will
serve to keep corrosive agents away from these surfaces,
and should be repeated as often as required.
Cleaning White Sidewall Tires
Use soap, warm water or a tire cleaner such as
G. M. Whitewall Tire Cleaner and a stiff brush to remove
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