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PART 17-1- GENERAL BODY SERVICE
17-9
INTERIOR CLEANING
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove
dust and dirt from the upholstery or
REMOVAL OF SURFACE STAINS
FROM VINYL TRIM MATERIALS
Many warranty claims are received
at Head Office Service for replace-
mertt of stained body trim.
From examination of displaced
trims returned from the field, it has
been found that in many cases the
stains have been further aggravated
by using incorrect removal agents
and therefore staining the trims to a
greater degree than the original stain.
The following procedures basically
detail the removal agents for stained
vinyl trims and should be used prior
to replacement being contemplated.
Ballpoint Pen Inks:
First mix parts of fresh Calcium
Chloride* and Fuller's Earth {both
available at your local chemist). Now
add a few drops of methylated
spirits and mix with a knife into a
fairly thick paste. Add more methy-
lated spirits as necessary.
Next, apply the paste with a knife
along the ink stains. Wait for it to
dry, then remove it with a damp
cloth. Finally wash the affected area
over with a wet cloth and dry with a
clean cloth. Should the stain still
remain, repeat the cleaning procedure.
If the removal of the stain leaves
the surface dull, wipe it over with
cotton wool moistened with glycerine.
Do not use furniture or floor polishes.
*
Special
Note:
Use only calcium chloride. Chloride
of lime is too drastic as a cleaning
agent and
can
permanently damage
the fabric.
Lipsticks, Shoe Polishes, Fatty &
Greasy Stains:
With a dry rag, remove as much of
the stain as possible. Take care not
to spread the staining substance over
floor covering. Vinyl and woven plas-
tic trim that is dusty can usually
be
cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not
use cleaning materials containing
kerosene, naptha, toluol, xylol 10°,
the surface. Now gently wipe the
affected area with a cotton cloth
moistened with methylated spirits or
mineral turps. To complete the clean-
ing process, wash over with warm,
soapy water.
Battery
Acid:
Battery acid is a severe corrosive
agent. It may destroy the surface
of your fabric or permanently stain
it. If you have household ammonia
handy, apply it at once to the acid.
This will neutralise it. Now wash
over with warm, soapy water. Always
dilute the acid quickly. If ammonia
is not readily available, use a normal
household detergent. These usually
contain a neutralising agent.
Blood:
Cold water will remove blood
stains if used immediately. If marks
persist, use household ammonia, or
a starch paste.
Chocolate:
Remove the excess chocolate with
a spoon and wipe over with a cloth
moistened with methylated spirits,
then wash with warm soapy water.
Toffee:
Scrape the stained surface with the
edge of a spoon and wash with very
hot water. Then wipe over with a
cloth moistened with methylated
spirits. Then wash with warm soapy
water.
Chewing Gum:
Set the gum with an ice cube,
then scrape with the edge of a spoon
.
Wipe over with methylated spirits
(as above) and finish with warm,
soapy water.
Liquor & Fruit
Stains:
Wash the stained area with very
lacquer thinners, cellulose acetate,
butyl cellosolve, carbon tetrachlor-
ide, body polish, battery acid, anti-
freeze, gasoline, motor oils
or
other
type lubricants.
hot water, then allow it to dry
thoroughly. Now wipe over with a
clean cloth moistened with methy-
lated spirits. In this case, do not use
warm, soapy water, as this sets the
stain.
Ice Cream:
Try using warm, soapy water at
first. If this is not successful, wash
the affected area repeatedly with
very hot soapy water, then rinse with
cold water. Now wipe over with a
clean cloth moistened with methy-
lated spirits, followed by warm, soapy
water. Ice cream is a very difficult
stain to remove if left to harden, so
quick action is important here.
Tar:
A tar stain is one of the most
stubborn stains, virtually impossible
to remove if left for any length of
time. Quick action with a little
kerosene or mineral turps on a clean
cloth is recommended here.
Paint:
While the paint is still wet, or
just set, apply mineral turps with a
clean cloth. Now wash over with
warm, soapy water. Again, immediate
action is essential, as dry paint cannot
be removed without damaging the
surface of the fabric.
IMPORTANT:
You should never use abrasive
cleaners or cleaners containing sol-
vents (other than those mentioned
above). Neither should you use steel
or copper wool. These can perman-
ently damage the surface of your
fabric and spoil its appearance.
Such cleaners as "dissol", "Plastic
Devil" and "Vyno" are very effective
if used strictly in accordance with
the instructions provided with them.
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