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GROUP 17-
BODY, DOORS AND WINDOWS
tact
with the cleaning solution.
Even painted areas can
be
spot-
ted by prolonged exposure.
It is
also important
to keep the acid
cleaner solution from
leaking in-
board
because some
fabrics might
be bleached or
discoloured by the
same.
NOTE:
If the
fallout
is not com-
pletely removed or
is deeply im-
bedded in the
paint
film,
cleaning
with
the
acid
detergent mixture
must be repeated.
This may be
aided by using a fine scrubbing
brush,
possibly a nylon
bristle type. Just
make
sure that the
light
scrubbing
required does
not
scratch
the paint.
It is
also helpful sometimes
to
brisklv rub the work
with
a
mix-
ture ·of equal
parts
of
the
acid
cleaner and a cleaner wax
polish,
using
a piece
of heavy towelling.
Again thorough_ water
rinsing is
extremely important.
The use of Oxalic Acid to remove
metallic particles derived from In-
dustrial Fallout has been investi-
gated. The use of Oxalic Acid is not
recommended for uncontrolled use
by the public. This acid is extremely
poisonous
(
1 gram of solid acid being
a fatal dose for h\lmans).
The Department of Public Health
advise that a 5% solution is safe if
normal
precautions
are observed
but it is felt that there are more
suitable
alternatives. Hydrochloric
Acid will achieve the same result
as Oxalic Acid. This acid is corrosive
but not toxic.
ORGANIC FALLOUT
Organic fallout may result from
parking cars under trees or from
the air under certain atmospheric
conditions.
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
FLOOR PAN PLUGS
AND GROMMETS
The floor-pan plugs seal
the
vari-
ous access holes.
If
any plugs
are
missing or improperly installed, a
dust
or water leak
may
result.
This
also applies to
the
grommets
used
on
the
dash panel.
When
dust
or
water
leaks
are evident,
these
plugs
and grommets should
be
checked
for proper installation.
DRAIN HOLES
Drain
holes
or valves
located on
the underside
of each
rocker panel,
quarter panel. and door should
be
cleared periodically.
BODY MAINTENANCE
Regular body
maintenance pre-
serves the car's appearance and
re-
duces the cost of
maintenance dur-
ing
the
life of the
car. The follow-
ing
steps are suggested as
a guide
tor
regular body mamtenance:
1.
Vacuum the
interior thorough-
ly
and wash the car.
2.
Check all openings
for water
leaks, and seal where
necessary.
3.
Cement all loose weatherstrips
which
are still usable.
4.
Replace all door and
deck lid
weatherstrips
which
are
unfit for
service.
5.
Apply silicone
lubricant to the
weatherstripping.
6. Replace
all cracked,
fogged,
or chipped glass.
7. Align the hood, doors, and
deck lid if necessary.
8. Inspect the windshield wiper
blades and replace them if necessary.
9. Tighten the sill plate and gar-
nish moulding screws.
10. Clean the seats, door trim
panels, and head lining.
11. Touch up or paint chipped
or scratched areas.
12. Drain holes located on the
underside of each rocker
panel,
quarter panel, and door, should be
cleared periodically.
RATTLE
ELIMINATION
Most rattles are caused by a loose
bolt or screw. Foreign objects such
as outs, bolts, or small pieces of
body d'!adener in the door wells,
pillars
and
quarter panels are often
the
source
of rattles. Door wells can
be checked by carefully striking the
underside
of
the door with a rubber
mallet. The impact made by the
mallet will indicate if loose objects
are in the door well.
In the event that tightening the
bolts and sccews, located on such
assemblies
as the doors, hood, and
deck lid does not eliminate the rat-
tles, the trouble is probably caused
by misalignment.
If
this is the case,
follow the adjustment and alignment
procedures for these assemblies.
Acrylic Enamel. Refinish dam-
aged
panels.
(Color
coat
and
primer.)
INTERIOR PAINT REPAIRS
The proper matching of colors
can be obtained if the following
procedures are carefuly adhered to:
1. Clean the surface to be painted
with wax and silicone remover.
2. Feather-edge the damaged area
with 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper.
(Prime all areas of bare metal with
M-6J-12S Primer.)
3. Mix the paint per instructions
on the can and
spray
several light
coats.
Allow the paint to become tacky
between coats.
4. Spray the entire area sparingly
with B7 A-645-S Lacquer Leveler
which will blend the repaired area
with existing painted surfaces.
Rattles and squeaks are sometimes
caused by weatherstripping and anti-
squeak material that has slipped out
of position. Apply
additional
cement
or other adhesive, and
install
the
material in the proper location to
eliminate this difficulty.
EXTERIOR
CLEANING
The outside finish should be fre-
quently washed. Never wipe the
painted surface with a dry cloth.
Dusting the finish when it is dry
tends to rub the dust and dirt into
the baked enamel, and leaves a
sandpaper effect on the
surface.
To
keep the finish bright and attractive
and eliminate the necessity of using
polish, wash the car whenever it has
accumulated
a
moderate
amount
of
dirt and road salt.
The bright metal parts of the car
require no
special care.
Periodic
cleaning will preserve the beauty
and life of these finishes. Wash
with clear water or if the parts
are
very
dirty use Autolite
car
wash. Using a clean
soft
cloth or
a sponge and water, rinse
and
wipe
the parts dry. Do not
scour
alu-
minium or chrome finished parts
with steel wool or polish them with
products containing
abrasives.
A
Autolite.
Polish will provide excel-
lent protection for all bright metal
parts.
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