Hudson 1938 Terraplane, Owner'S Manual

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Washing
Washing the car is advisable whenever the finish is heavily caked with mud or so
dusty that wiping would scratch the surface. Also due to the general use of salt and
calcium chloride in some localities to melt snow and ice from the pavements, washing
the car more frequently in the winter months may be advisable. These chemicals are
highly corrosive and deteriorate the finish, both lacquer and chrome, if permitted to
remain.
Avoid washing the car in the sun or if the body metal is hot due to standing in the
sun. Permit the car to cool off naturally in a shady spot before washing. An ordinary
garden hose may be used to good advantage to soak the dirt loose before wiping it with
a sponge. The sponge should be rinsed frequently to remove abrasives that may cling
to it. A clean chamois should be used to dry the finish after it has been thoroughly
rinsed.
It may be noted when drying the finish that a slight amount of color may appear on
the chamois—however, this should cause no alarm as it is a natural condition of
lacquer due to exposure to the elements.
Oil or tar deposited on the finish may be removed by using a reliable tar remover
recommended by your Hudson dealer.
Polishing
Due to a slight dulling of the finish after exposure to the weather, it is recommended
that the finish be occasionally cleaned and polished with Hudson Cleaner and Wax
Base Polish to restore the lustre. However, if a more lasting high lustre is desired, it
may be obtained by applying a film of Hudson Wax Polish.
Hudson polishes are carefully compounded and are entirely free of destructive acids
and abrasives and may be purchased only through Hudson dealers. Avoid the use of
so-called "speed cleaners and polishes" as they do a quick job of cleaning but at the
same time remove considerable of the lacquer. Avoid polishing the car if it has been
standing in the sun. It is better to apply the polish when the body has cooled.
Chromium-Plated Finish
Chromium-plated parts other than bumper bars require little care other than an
occasional cleaning with a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. No polish is necessary.
Bumper bars, on the other hand, are usually subjected to considerable scuffing and
scratching particularly due to parking and heavy traffic conditions and require consid-
erably more care.
Unless deep scratches are looked after immediately, rust spots may appear. There-
fore, as soon as possible after deep scratches are noticed, they should be cleaned and a
coat of clear lacquer applied. In the event rust spots have already appeared, clean the
rust off with a little mild kitchen cleanser before applying the lacquer.
During the winter season when salt and calcium chloride are used on pavements to melt
ice and snow, the chromium-plated parts should be wiped or washed off more frequent-
ly. A film of Hudson Wax Polish will serve to provide added protection at this season of
the year.
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