Volkswagen TRANSPORTER 1963 Instruction Manual page 44

HOW TO REMOVE SPOT S
Water alone will not always remove splashes of tar, oil traces, "baked on"
insects, etc. On principle, such foreign matter should be removed as soon as
possible, for if you neglect this, permanent damage to the finish may be the
result.
TAR SPOTS. An unpleasant sight, to be noticed particularly on light-
colored vehicles, are tiny tar spots which show up on hot days when driving
on newly tarred roads. Tar splashes have a tendency to corrode the finish
within a short time and should be removed immediately after discovery. On
the road, you usually will have nothing at your disposal but fuel, which may
be applied with a soft cloth. Kerosene or turpentine oil may also be used.
After this, the treated spots should be washed with a mild, lukewarm deter-
gent solution and rinsed, in order to remove traces of the cleansing agent.
It is, however, better to use our preservative already mentioned, which
renders the treatment with soap solution unnecessary.
INSECTS are caught especially during the night, in hot weather, by the front
end of the vehicle. Once baked on they are very difficult to remove with
water and sponge, but should be treated with lukewarm detergent solution.
PARKING UNDER TREES
Vehicles which are parked under trees for long periods in summer are often
found to be covered with spots. T hese spots can be removed fairly easily
lukewarm detergent solution if the treatment is not delayed too long. It is
advisable to apply a coat of preservative afterwards.
CLEANING SUN ROOF
The plastic cover of the sliding roof does not require any special attention.
It is, however, essential to clean the top regularly and in good time. When
very dirty it should be cleaned with a detergent solution or a normal plastic
cleaner. A hard brush can be used to clean the grained surface of the top
but take care that the brush does not scratch the paint at the edges of the
sliding roof. After cleaning, the top should be rinsed thoroughly with clear
water.
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