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44 BODY MANUAL
GENERAL INFORMATION
ON APPEARANCE
CLEANING UPHOLSTERY:
There area few items of a general nature to keep in mind
when cleaning upholstery fabrics.
When reference is made to cleaning fluids, use a good
non-inflammable fluid in which carbon tetrachloride is
the principal ingredient.
When cleaning seat cushions and seat backs use a clean
cloth dampened only slightly. Do not saturate to the
extent of soaking the seat pads.
In cleaning soiled areas of the headlining, do not clean
against the nap, If this does happen, smooth the material
while damp by rubbing with the nap with a damp cloth.
Do not push against the headlining while cleaning to the
extent of bringing the material in contact with the roof
silencer panels. The damp material may take further stain
from the silencer panels.
REMOVING STAINS:
The following suggestions will prove helpful in removing
various stains to which automobile upholstery is fre-
quently subjected. In using cleaning fluids, always follow
the procedure that is commonly used in removing spots
from clothing; that is, dampen a clean cloth with the fluid
and start cleaning lightly around the OUTSIDE of the
spot, gradually working towards the CENTER. This
method keeps the spot from spreading and is less likely to
leave a ring.
BATTERY ACID:
Pour household ammonia or a solution of baking soda
directly on the spot and allow it to remain for one minute.
Rinse with cold water. It is very important that this
treatment be applied at once as the acid will eat thru the
material within a very short time.
GREASE AND OIL STAINS:
Use reliable cleaning fluid. If the fabric is saturated with
oil, pour the fluid directly on the spot and soak it up by
pressing a white blotter against the spot before cleaning
with a cloth dampened with the fluid.
BLOOD STAINS:
Use cold water. If this does not entirely remove the stain,
pour ammonia on the spot and rub with a clean cloth.
NOTE: DO NOT USE HOT WATER ON BLOOD
STAINS AS IT WILL SET THE STAIN.
CANDY STAINS:
Use hot water on all candy stains that do not contain
chocolate. With chocolate stains, first rub the stain with a
clean cloth dampened with cleaning fluid. Then scrape
with a dull knife and rinse with cold water. In both cases,
after the spot has dried, it it advisable to finish the job by
using cleaning fluid.
CAUTION: AVOID THE USE OF HOT WATER
EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY RECOMMENDED.
FRUIT STAINS:
Rub vigorously with a cloth dampened in hot water. When
dry, finish with cleaning fluid.
ICE CREAM:
Follow the same procedure as for fruit stains.
LIPSTICK:
Pour a small quantity of cleaning fluid directly on the
spot. Press. a clean white blotter over the stain. Repeat this
process, using a clean blotter each time, until the stain
disappears.
NAUSEA STAINS:
Use warm soap suds. Sponge the stained area until the
stain is removed. Brush with a whisk broom. Brush with
the fabric pile when wet and against the pile when dry.
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