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of soft water and Castile soap. Begin at the first part of the car washed, proceed to Pass the chamois over the
surface with just sufficient pressure to take up (he water with the exception of a mist, which will quickly
evaporate,
To attempt to wipe the car perfectly dry in all parts will result in injury to the luster of the finish. An erosive
effect on the surface can be produced under the pressure of the chamois and this effect must be avoided at all
times.
No car should be left unwashed for more than 24 hours,
Finish Cracked and Spotted by Mud
Mud in its various forms, in drying on a body of varnish, takes up the oil from the varnish, and in so doing
destroys the luster. Road dirt or dust picked up on highways largely given to horse travel is often saturated with
ammonia, and all such accumulations are destructive to the finish. Such road refuse, if left to dry upon the finish,
not only spots the varnish, but fractures the film and causes it to decay and crumble away.
Mud and dirt from the roads traversing lime districts are likewise destructive to both the luster and the fabric
of varnish, the latter disintegrating under the effects of lime. Some varnishes, or, in fact, a great many of them,
will spot under the effects of soapy or dirty water, the alkali and capillary mediums contained in these waters
going at once at the luster of the varnish.
The car not systematically and regularly washed will have its finish often spotted from the effects of various
gases and garage impurities. Many manufacturing cities arc so poisoned with deleterious fumes that the finish on
the irregularly and too infrequently washed car is spotted and deprived of its luster in a comparatively short time.
Moreover, loss of luster is a direct result of improper and infrequent washing
Care of Enamel on Hood and Fenders
Notwithstanding the extreme care and pains taken in enameling, and careful washing, the finish on these parts
will show a tendency to dull from service. This is attributed to the fact that enamel has a peculiar affinity to dirt.
The hood and fenders are subjected to exposure, to dust and dirt, oil, grease and heat from the motor. These
conditions in time cause a sort of filmy covering to form, which deadens the original gloss. The longer this
condition is allowed to exist, the harder it will be to restore the luster- This is brought about by the simple
expedient of taking off the greasy substance which is adhering to the surface of the enamel.
There are a number of preparations for removing the dirt and cleaning the enamel, which can be secured from
any accessory house. Careful washing with Ivory soap and water, afterwards removing the suds before they are
allowed to dry, and polishing with a chamois, will restore the finish. Fuller's Earth and water can also be used to
rub off the dirt if it is very obstinate, and will not harm the finish.
Cleaning of Nickel-Plated Parts
All nickel plated parts may be cleaned with lamp black or with regular silver cleaner paste. Use only the
softest flannel rag or chamois to rub with.
Do not clean lamp reflectors except when absolutely necessary and then use Putz Pomade, applied with a very
soft clean chamois skin, These reflectors are silver plated and are very easily spoiled by frequent polishing
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