Washing The Car; Polishing The Car - Ford Falcon 1961 Owner's Manual

Keeping your
FALCON
attractive
WASHING THE CAR . .. Dust, dirt, and other
gritty substances should never be wiped off your
Falcon's painted finish . Wash the car often and
thorough ly with warm or cold water to keep it
clean . Hot water, harsh detergents, and strong
soaps should not be used. In areas where salt is
spread on the roads and streets to keep them free
of ice and snow, wash the car more frequently than
usual to prevent salt damage to the finish.
While you're washing your car, check the drain
holes at the bottom of the doors and body panels
to make sure they're free of dirt so that rain or
wash water can drain out.
POLISHING THE CAR ... Your Falcon's Diamond
Lustre Finish never needs waxing under most nor·
mal driving conditions. However, it can, in time,
become dull from accumulated dirt. And it can be
damaged by corrosive elements (tree sap, indus·
trial ash, bird droppings, salt deposits, etc.) that
may fall on and cling to the surface of the paint.
These undesirable elements can be prevented from
getting a toe·hold on your car's finish by applying
a good automobile polish, such as one of the high-
quality FoMoCo polishes, immed iately after you've
washed the car. Tar spots can be treated with spe-
cial Tar and Road Oil Remover. Don't attempt to
scrape off these spots.
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