Beauty Maintenance - Lincoln 1969 continental Owner's Manual

ALL HINGES, HINGE CHECKS,
HOOD LATCH AND
AUXILIARY CATCH
The movable mechanical parts of the body are lubricated at the assembly
plant for proper quiet operation. However,
if
additional lubrication
should be needed between the required 6000 mile service intervals
use the lubricants specified on page 63.
DOOR WEATHERSTRIPS
A light coating of rubber lubricant may be required if the weather-
strips emit squeaks or undesirable noise.
BODY DRAIN HOLES
Check body drain holes and dust valves for proper operation.
WINDSHIE LD W I PER BLADES
Replace w indshield wiper blades if the blades do not wipe windshield
clean after the blades and windshield have been wiped off with a
clean cloth .
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BEAUTY MAl NTENANCE
You r dealer handles many approved car care materials such as
ch rome cleaners, high luster polishes' , in terior trim cleaners, and even
specia l car wash addit ives. Your dea ler can recommend the ca r care
chemicals that best suit your needs. Protect your car by using materials
formu lated for use on Ford M otor Company vehicles.
WASHING
Frequent washings are recommended to maintain the car's origina l
be~uty.
If tree sap, insect or othe r type sprays, road salt, fallout from
chImneys or any type foreign materiDI are evident, the car should be
washed as soon as possible. These deposits often contain chemica ls
that, if all owed to remain on the painted surfaces, may cause extensive
damag.e. Never wash a ca r
~it h
hot water, in the direct rays of the sun,
or whI le the sheet metal IS hot. Never wipe dirt from dry painted
surfaces as this may
sc ra~ch
the finish. The use of strong soaps or.
detergents shou ld be avoIded. Th e use of Ford Liq uid Ca r Wash is
recommended. A ny cleaning agent used should be promptly flushed
from the surface with clea r water and shou ld not be allowed to dryas
it may streak the finish.
POLISHING
Prompt washing may not always remove damaging material from the