Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-05-16
CARE OF CARRIAGES.
Rates for their Preservation and EeGuis-
lie Attention to this End.

The following rules for the care and
preservation Of carriages, published by the
Studebaker Brothers, will be of interest 10
those who own pleasure vehicles:
t. Carriages should be kept in an airy,
dry coach-house. There should be a mOder
ate amount Of light, otherwise the colors
will be affected. The windows should be
curtained, to avoid having direct sunlight
strike upon carriage.
3 There should be no communication be-
tween the stable and the c0ach-house. The
manure heap or pit should also be located
as far away from the carriage-house as
possible. Ammonia fumes crack and de-
stroy varnish, and fade the colors both Of
painting and lining. Also, avoid having e
carriage stand near brick wall, as the
dampness from the wall will fade the colors
and destroy the varnish.
9. When q carriage ts new or newly var
aished, it is better for it to stand g few days
and to be frequently washed and well
dried off before being used; frequent
washing with cold water and exposure to
fresh air in the shade will also help to
harden and brighten It's finish. Never
allow mud to remain long enough upon .
newly vanished carriage 10 dry upon it, or
spots and stains will invariably result.
4. While washing q carriage, keep il out
of the sun. Use plenty Of water, taking
great care that it is not driven into the
body, to the injury OF the lining. Uee for
the body panels & large, soft sponge; when
saturated, squeeze this over the panels, and
by the flowing down Of the water, the dirt
will soften and harmlessly run off Care
should be taken TO wipe the surface quite
dry with soft chamOis leather after each
washing.
5. The directions Just given for washing
the body apply as well to the under parts
and wheels, but use for the latter differ
ent sponge and channels than those used on
the body Never use spoke brush, y
which. in conjunction with the grit from
the road, would act like sand-paper on the
varnish, scratching it, and Of course remoy-
ing the gloss.
s. Never allow water to dry of itself or
4 carriage, az it would invariably Leave
| stains. Hot water or soap should never
| be used in washing a vanished surface.
| 7. Enameled leather tops should b.
washed with very weak soap and water.
| s. To prevent or destroy moths in wooleI
! Innings, use turpentine and camphor. II
| the case of a close carriage. the simple
1 cvaporation from this mixture, Ther
placed in saucer (the glasses being closed)
| viii be found certain cure.
8. Inspect the cnure Cartilage occasion
ally. and when even a bolt or clip appear
to be getting loose tighten it up with {
| wrench, and always have little repairs don,
at once. Should the tires of the wheel
get at sill slack, so that the joints Of tn
| fellie5 become visible, have them inmedi
ately contracted, or the wheels may be per
manently injured. A stitch in time save
nine"
10. Examine the axles frequently; keel
them well oiled, and see that the washer
are in good order. Pure sperm oil is con
sidered the best for lubricating purposes
castor oil will answer; but never use swee
oil, as it will gum up. Be CAREFUL in re
placing the axle-nuts, not to cross tn
thread or strain them.
IL. Leather-top carriages should neye
stand long in the carriage-house with tn
top down. After raising the top break
the joints slightly, TO take off the strain o
the webstay and leather. Aprons of ever
} kind should be frequently unfclded, or the
will soon spoil.