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BODY UPKEEP
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Cleaning Upholstery Cloth.
A periodical cleaning based on specially devised
methods is a • must
t
to ensure long life and pre-
serve the attractive appearance of upholstery cloth.
Dust and dirt blown into the car when windows
are open settle On the upholstery and tend to wear
the cloth causing an unsightly appearance.
For this reason, it is extremely important to do
some rather frequent cleaning (about every 15
days) shortening this interval as the car accumu-
lates mileage.
Wipe off dust using a brush or better still, use
the household vacuum cleaner,
if
available.
To remove ordinary soiling of the upholstery
cloth, proceed as follows:
- lukewarm water and a neutral soap should
be used. applying to surface on a piece of clean
cloth or brush,
wiping
in the direction of uphol-
stery nap rather than against it;
- repeat the operation using only a clean damp
cloth and no soap;
- when upholstery cloth is dry, brush back
against nap to restore a
(l
fresh
l),
fluffy look.
To obtain good results, stains must be removed
in the least possible time after they are made be-
cause spots that are allowed to remain for long on
cloth will set and their removal will be very difficult
if
not impossible.
Some types of stains call for specific spot removers.
Cleaning Imitation Leather.
Never use oil, dyes or ammonia solutions.
The cause for any alteration or loss of imitation
leather softness or luster, should generally be
ascribed to the use of unsuitable or harmful cleaners.
To keep imitation leather clean, simply wash
with a soap-sudded moist cloth.
Then, wipe clean with a moist cloth and no soap.
Finally,
rub
with a clean dry cloth and stop when
original luster is restored.
Chrome Parts.
To preserve the enduring finish of chrome parts,
wash periodically using a cloth dampened with
kerosene, dry, and rub with a cloth moistened in
fluid oil.
Next, remove any trace of oil using a
clean woolen cloth.
This procedure
will
not alter the brilliancy of
chromium-plated parts and
will
preserve them from
the detrimental action of atmospheric agents like
climate dampness or saline air.
Glass Panes.
Glass panes must be cleaned with a chamois or
rag: in either case utmost cleanliness is an essential
condition, inasmuch as
if
already used to clean
the car they might be soiled with dust or contain
sand.
This foreign matter is abrasive and will
eventually scratch glass panes to the point where
perfect vision is impaired.
Washing the Car.
Body will call for washing at variable intervals
depending on driving conditions.
If
a car washing
tunnel is not available, proceed as follows.
Using an ordinary garden hose (with nozzle)
wash first the bottom of car, including the wheels.
If
required, caked road grime should be softened
with a sponge.
Wash all body panels with running water, mod-
erating the pressure of the water spout. Complete
the washing with a sponge, rubbing gently at first
to prevent scratching the finish with the entrained
dirt (rinse sponge often) and then more vigorously,
using plenty of rwming water
all
the time.
Dry car thoroughly
with
a clean chamois.
No
trace of water must remain on the finish.
To prevent damages to windshield wiper during
the washing operation, pass the sponge or chamois
under wiper blades which must be lifted and tilted
towards cowl: never displace blades angularly.
If
after washing and drying with chamois the
original luster of the finish is not restored, use one
of the many polishing compounds of good commer-
cial grade.
A slight amount of color showing up
on the cloth while polishing should not be cause
for alarm as this is a natural condition having no
consequence on the luster and life of the finish.
Grease, oil and tar stains on the body finish may
be removed with some gasoline followed by an
immediate wiping with a dry cloth.
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