Cleaning - MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook

CLEANING
Interior Carpets: Clean with a semi-stiff brush or a vacuum cleaner, preferably before
washing the outside of the car. Occasionally give the carpets a thorough cleaning;
dilute one part UNIPART Upholstery Cleaner with eight parts warm water,
apply vigorously with a semi-stiff brush and wipe over with a damp sponge or
cloth. Carpets must not be 'dry-cleaned'.
Plastic faced upholstery: Clean with diluted upholstery cleaner. Spot clean with
UNIPART Upholstery Cleaner spread thinly over the surface with a brush or
cloth, leave for five minutes, then wipe over with a damp sponge or cloth.
Nylon faced upholstery: Remove loose dirt with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
The nylon pile has been chemically treated to resist soiling and care must be
taken when cleaning. Use UNIPART Nylon Cleaner. To remove a stain, apply
the cleaner, then pat and wipe with a clean cloth in the direction of the pile
until the stain is removed. DO NOT RUB. When dry, gently brush against the
pile, then with the pile.
Body Regular care of the body finish is necessary if the new appearance of the car
exterior is to be maintained against the effects of air pollution, rain, and mud.
Wash the bodywork frequently, using a soft sponge and plenty of water con-
taining UNIPART Car Shampoo. Large deposits of mud must be softened with
water before using the sponge. Smears should be removed by a second wash in
clean water, and with the sponge if necessary. When dry, clean the surface of the
car with a damp chamois-leather. In addition to the regular maintenance, special
attention is required if the car is driven in extreme conditions such as sea spray
or on salted roads. In these conditions and with other forms of severe contan&-
tion an additional washing overation is necessarv which should include under-
body hosing. Any damage; aieas should be irnmddiate~~ covered with paint and
a complete repair effected as soon as possible. Before touching-in light scratches
and abrasions with paint, thoroughly clean the surface. Use petrollwhite spirit
(gasoline/hydrocarbon solvent) to remove spots of grease or tar.
The application of UNIPART Hi-shine Car Polish is all that is required to remove
traffic film and to ensure the retention of the new appearance.
Bright t r i m Never use an abrasive on stainless, chromium, aluminium, or plastic bright parts
and on no account clean them with metal polish. Remove spots of grease or tar
with petrol/white spirit (gasoline/hydrocarbon solvent) and wash frequently with
water containing UNIPART Car Shampoo. When the dirt has been removed
polish with a clean dry cloth or chamois-leather until bright. Any slight tarnish
found on stainless or plated components which have not received regular atten-
tion may be removed with UNIPART Chrome Cleaner. An occasional applica-
tion of light mineral oil or grease will help to preserve the finish, particularly
during winter when salt may be used on the roads, but these protectives must
not be applied to plastic finishes.
Windscreen If windscreen smearing has occurred it can be removed with UNIPART Glass
Cleaner.
S e a t b e l t s Do not attempt to bleach the belt webbing or re-dye it. If the belts become soiled,
sponge with warm water using a non-detergent soap and allow to dry naturally.
Do not use caustic soap, chemical cleaners or detergents for cleaning: do not dry
with artificial heat or by direct exposure to the sun.
UNIPART products mentioned above are obtainable from your Distributor or
Dealer.