
MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR
M-4-180V
8
Rev. A
4/13/16
INTERIOR CLEANING (Cont’d)
For best results, stains, especially those caused by grease or paint, should be
removed from upholstery as soon as possible or they may become “set”" and hard or
impossible to remove. "Set" stains should be removed carefully with a clean cloth dampened
in denatured alcohol. Stains caused by shoe polish can best be removed with turpentine.
However, such cleaning agents are liable to affect the dust-repellent finish of the vinyl if used
in excess of the actual requirements. Never use volatile solvents such as lacquer thinner,
acetone, etc. on upholstery.
The cleaning should be completed by wiping the surface of the vinyl dry with a clean
cloth, particularly in the seam. No attempt should be made to apply preservatives such as
wax, polish, or varnishes, as these will not be absorbed by vinyl, but will merely collect dust.
There are protective treatments made especially for vinyl which are commercially available
and quite satisfactory.