Exterior Cleaning - PREVOST H3-41 Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Marking Ink (Felt-tip Pens)
Treat with Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone (MEK) followed
by method 2.
Oil, Grease and Paint
Remove excess using a knife.
method 1 followed by method 2.
persists, repeat procedure.
Rust Stains
Remove rust stains by following method 2.
Apply a warm oxalic acid solution to stained
areas. Rinse with water.
Tar
Soften Tar with benzene and then treat using
method 1 followed by method 2.
Chewing Gum
Soften gum with cyclohexane. Carefully scrape
off stains using a sharp knife or razor blade.
PLASTIC AND VINYL
Clean plastic and vinyl trim using a clean, damp
cloth or sponge. For vinyl trim marks, use a
lukewarm all purpose cleaner or a mild saddle
soap. Remove water spots and soap traces
using a clean, damp cloth or sponge. Dry with a
clean, soft cloth.
Remove grease, tar or oil stains with a clean
cloth or sponge and an all purpose or solvent-
type vinyl cleaner.
Apply a colorless vinyl or leather protective
product to maintain the luster and pliability of the
plastic or vinyl surface.
WINDOWS
Clean the inside of the windows with a solution
of one part vinegar to ten parts water.
STAINLESS STEEL
Use a stainless steel cleaner and follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
cleaning solution may be ordered from Prevost
Car Inc. quoting part number 68-0356.
Treat with
If stain
Stainless steel
7-2
FORMICA
Remove stains on Formica surfaces with a
household detergent, methylated spirits or
mineral turps. Clean with a mild abrasive and
water solution if stain persists.
CARPET
Vacuum carpets regularly to prolong carpet life.
RUBBER COMPONENTS
Use only pure water or glycerin to clean stains
on rubber components.
Caution :
Never use solvents on rubber
components.
FLOOR CLEANING
Clean floors with a quality nonionic detergent
cleaner. Follow
recommendations for cleaning.
Remove any excess detergent solution using a
wet/dry vacuum or mop. Rinse floor with a
solution of one part Clorox to ten parts warm
water.
Polish dry floor using a high-speed buffer and a
smooth, red 3-M polishing pad.
Mop floor periodically with a solution of 5 per
cent Clorox in warm water.

EXTERIOR CLEANING

Frequent washing and waxing of the coach
exterior will help to protect the paint finish. The
paint finish is attacked by the abrasive effects of
airborne particles and damage from corrosive
pollutants.
Before washing the exterior of the coach, close
the fresh air dampers using the switch located
on the lower R.H. control panel. Install keyhole
protectors to prevent water from penetrating.
Rinse coach with water to remove all loose dirt.
Wash coach using a quality brand car wash
soap. Follow manufacturer's recommendations
for cleaning. Rinse well with water.
The coach exterior should be cleaned, waxed
and buffed when water droplets no longer form
on the painted surfaces.
the manufacturer's