Appearance Care - Chevrolet 1979 Light Duty Truck Owner's Manual

SECT I O N 4

APPEARANCE CARE

CAUTION: Many cleaners may be poisonous or flammable, and their
improper use may cause personal injury or damage the inside of the
vehicle. Therefore, when cleaning the inside of the vehicle, do not use
volatile cleaning solvents such as: acetone, lacquer thinners. enamel
reducers, nail polish removers; or such cleaning materials as laundry
soaps, bleaches or reducing agents except as noted in the fabric
cleaning advice on stain removal that follows. Never use carbon
tetrachloride, gasoline or naphtha for any cleaning purpose.
Because fumes are more dangerous in a small, enclosed space, be sure
the vehicle is well ventilated while using any cleaning agent. Follow the
manufacturer's advice in using such products.
NOTICE: To avoid possible permanent discoloration on white or light
colored seats, DO NOT let materials with unstable dyes come in contact
with seat trim materials until totally dry. (This would include certain
types of casual clothing, such as colored denims, corduroys, leathers
and suedes; also decorative paper, etc.)
CARE AND CLEANING OF INTERIOR
TRIM
With the use of modern trim materials, it is VERY IMPORT ANT that
proper cleaning techniques and cleaners be used. Failure to do this on
the first cleaning may result in water spots, spot rings, or setting of
stains or soilage, all of which make it more difficult to remove in a
second cleaning.
The portions of the following cleaning instructions that are in BOLD
TYPE are especially important and MUST be performed.
Dust and loose dirt that accumulate on interior fabrics should be
removed often with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. Vinyl or leather
trim should be wiped regularly with a clean damp cloth. Normal trim
soilage, spots, or stains can be cleaned with these GM cleaners:
G.M. Spot Lifter 8 oz. (.237L) So
G.M. Multi-Purpose
6 l b.
(2.72
Kg)
The above products are excel lent cleaners when used proper l y .
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They are available through your Authorized dealer.
Remember these basic steps before cleaning :
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Remove stains as quickly as possible before they become "set."
2 .
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. (A
SOFT brush may be used if stains persist.)
3. Use solvent type cleaners only in a well ventilated area; also, do
not saturate the stained area.
Description•
Powdered Cleaner
Foam Type
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e
l n Type
4-1
G.M.
Part No.
1 051 398
1 050429