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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Vinyl Trim:
Grease,
Oil,
or Tar Stains.
These stains should be
cleaned as soon as possible or they will migrate into
the vinyl and leave a permanent discoloration on the
vinyl surface. These stains should be cleaned with
either fabric cleaner or a cleaning solvent.
The stain grained vinyl should be cleaned as soon
as it appears to be getting dirty. Otherwise the dirt
particles will get rubbed into the small grain crevices
and be almost impossible to remove. The dirty vinyl
trim should be cleaned with a piece of clean cotton
cheesecloth dipped in a sudsy solution of
a
non-alka-
line detergent in water. If the vinyl trim still does not
clean up, a clean brush with many fairly stiff bristles
should be used in place of the cheesecloth.
Removal of Dirt from Light Colored Vinyl
Plastic Panels:
The light colored vinyl trim should be cleaned in
the same manner as other vinyl interior trim. How-
ever, if the dirt has been rubbed into the grain so
that it is not possible to remove with the detergent
solution, a cleaner may be used. Any abrasive cleans-
ing material will cause the material to peel. To clean,
use plain water or water with a mild soap solution.
CARE OF BRIGHT METALS
Bright metals such as bumpers, grilles, exterior
mouldings, wheel covers and outside mirrors, should
be thoroughly cleaned at least two times a year to
keep it in new condition.
The recommendations of the cleaner product man-
ufacturer should always be followed to gain the best
results. After the bright metal has been thoroughly
cleaned
a
coat of good body wax should be applied
and rubbed out.
In those areas in which salt is used during the
winter months the body wax used to protect the
bright metals
should
not
be rubbed out.
Frequent washing of bright metals by use of steam
will necessitate more frequent application of a pro-
tective wax.
When cleaning anodized aluminum, care should be
used not to rub through the anodized coating when
it is being cleaned.
DRAIN HOLES
The drain holes in the bottom of the doors and
floor sills (rocker panels) should be inspected regu-
larly to insure good drainage. Road tars, mud and
similar other foreign matter should be removed im-
mediately. Should bare metal be exposed, surface treat
the metal and refinish as necessary.
The drain holes in the quarter panel well areas are
sealed with a removable plastic plug. The plugs should
only be removed whenever it is necessary to clean
or drain fluids from the well area.
LUBRICATION
To maintain ease of operation, the hood, door, deck
lid and tailgate hinges should be lubricated at the
recommended established intervals. Refer to the
Lu-
brication and Maintenance Group for the type of lu-
bricant to be used and the lubrication points.
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Bumper Attachment IAP ModelsJ
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