Pontiac 1953 Owners Service Manual page 69

crack or bleed color.
The surface should be gone
over occasionally
with a dry cloth and whenever dirt accumulates, the following clean-
ing instructions should
be
used:
1
Lukewarm water pnd a neutral soap should be used. Apply a
thick suds, worked up on a piece of gauze or cheesecloth, to the
surface.
2
The operation should be repeated, using
only a damp cloth
and no soap.
3 The leather should then be wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Polishes and cleane rs used for auto body finishes, volatile and otber clear cleaners,
naphtha, furniture polishes, oils, varnishes or household cleansing and bleaching
agents should never be used.
DESCRIPTION AND CLEANING METHODS
for Imitation Leathers
Imitation leather fabrics are used for auxiliary trimming in conjunc-
tion with beth fabric and genuine leather upholsteries. Qualities
used vary with the particular wear required of them. Recommended
cleaning instructions for imitation leathers are the same as are out-
lined above for genuine leather. However, in the case of persistent
oil, grease, tar spots, etc., which do not respond to the soap and
water treatment, a volatile cleaner may be used. Cheesecloth or
gauze should be dipped lightly in the cleaner and rubbed gently
against the soiled area. The area should then
be wiped with a
clean, damp cloth, without soap, and dried with a soft cloth.
DESCRIPTION AND CLEANING METHODS
for Convertible Cabriolet Top Materials
Generally, soilage can be removed with art gum or crude rubber.
If dirt is heavily embedded in the fabriC, the top should be thoroughly
brushed with a whisk broom. In this brushing a minimum of pressure
should be
applied to those areas of the assembly which cover the
metal bows of the top structure; heavy abrasion will disturb the
surface of the material appreciably, causing an unsightly appear-
ance. After brushing, the top should be washed thoroughly with a
neutral soap suds and lukewarm water; a cloth or brush with soft
bristles should be used. Generous quantities of clear water should
then be applied over the surface to remove any traces of soap
which might remain. Volatile and other clear cleaners, naphtha,
gasoline or household cleansing and bleaching agents should
never be used.
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