Pontiac 1958 Safari Owner's Manual page 51

NOTE: The following safety precautions should be observed in cleaning
fabrics:
1. Do not use as a cleaning solvent any gasoline which is colored or which
contains tetraethyl lead.
2.
Do not use as a cleaning solvent, acetone, lacquer thinners, enMIlel
reducers, nail polish remover, etc.
3. Do not use laundry soaps or bleaches and reducing agents, such as the
following: Chloride of lime, Javelle water, Hydrogen peroxide, Sodium
hydrosulphite, Potassium permanganate, Chlorine or chlorine water,
Sulphurous acid (sulphur dioxide), Sodium thiosulphate (Photographers'
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-Some Bonneville and Star Chief Models have
genuine lea ther trim on areas such as seat cushions and sea t backs.
This leather has been treated and dyed to produce more softness and
pliability plus greater durability and lasting a ppearance.
Also, a grain or texture known as "Seville" has been introduced which
uses the natural tendency of fine genuine leathers to develop "com-
fort creases." Genuine leathers have a natural tendency to wrinkle or
crease. Such creases occurring in service do not detract from the wear-
ing qualities. The best leather hides have inherent characteristics
variously described as scars, horn marks and b riar scra tches which in
no way detract from quality or durability but rather indicate that the
finished leather is of top grain grade with entirely natural markings.
Accumulated surface soiling on leather frequently develops into a
gritty coating which under constant pressure can mar the surface,
cause cracking and sometimes color bleeding. Any accumulation of
dirt or soil should be occasionally cleaned as follows:
1. Apply to the surface a thick suds of lukewarm water and
a neutral soap worked up on a piece of gauze or cheese-
cloth.
2. Wipe entire surface using only a damp cloth.
3. Wipe leather dry with a soft cloth.
Coated Fabrics-Vinyl coated fabrics are used for auxiliary trim-
ming in conjunction with both cloth and genuine leather upholsteries.
Recommended cleaning instructions for coated fabric are the same as
outlined for genuine leather and as in the case of genuine leather one
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