Care Of The Back Window - Pontiac 1953 Owners Service Manual

After cleaning, always be sure that the top is thoroughly dry
before it is collapsed and folded down . Folding the top while still
wet or damp may cause mildew and unsightly wrinkles.
After being wet by rain, the top should be allowed to dry out
thoroughly before being collapsed; the dampness, in addition to
causing mildew and wrinkles, may shrink the top material to such a
degree as to make
it
impossible to return the top structure to its
normal upright position.
CARE OF THE BACK WINDOW
The back curtain on this Convertible Coupe is provided with a
"flexible" plastic window of large dimensions to allow greater visi-
bility at the rear of the Convertible top. This pliable, flexible plastic
window allows the back curtain in conjunction with the folding of
the top to be lowered into and raised from top compartment with-
out danger of glass breakage which would be possible
if
glass of
equal dimension was used instead of plastic. Due to its texture,
this plastic window is susceptible to scratches and abrasions and
caution must be used in its cleaning and care.
I When removing road dust, do not use a dry cloth. Use a soft
cotton cloth moistened with water and
wipe cross-wise of
the window
to remove superficial dust.
2 To clean the back window use cold or tepid (not hot) water and
a mild (not caustic) neutral soap suds. After washing, rinse with
clear water and wipe with a slightly moistened clean soft cloth.
CAUTION:
Never use solvents or cleaners of alcoholic or other
chemical content. These liquids may possibly have deteriorating
effect on the plastic and
if spilled,
might spot the Duco finish on the
rear body panels directly below the back window.
3 In removing frost, snow, or ice from the plastic back window
DO NOT USE A SCRAPER. In an emergency, warm water may be
used. Use care that this warm water does not contact the actual
glass windows or windshield.
DESCRIPTION AND CLEANING METHODS
for Carpet Floor Coverings
Carpets are either cemented or tacked down securely in place
and should not be removed unless it is definitely necessary to do so.
lf
the carpet is removed, it should not be forCibly pulled loose; this
may cause the nap to pull through the warp of the carpet and
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