Lower coast gazette., 1910-01-08
FOR VEHICLES
Directions for Painting the Same
inexperienced Can Follow
Cost Is Not Great and improved n.y.
oearance and Enduring Qualities
More Than Compensate tor
the Cost and Trouble.
(RY ]. NJ. BELL.)

IL JdhSS WY r.
- o,o.n and paint a vehicle, as the :
writer knows from practical eA
perience. ,uu
The following directions, care1uhy
carried out, will enable even the most
inexperienced to clean ana paint "
vehicle in a creditable manner:
First, remove the cushion, 100 car
NET and side curtains. Then wasn tne
vehicle, both body and running gear
thoroughly, first softening all naiu'
dried mud by pouring on a liberal sup
n,v Of water, never using either sponge
or rag until the mud is Thoroughly
softened.
After YOU are certain that no par
t,cles of hard, dried mud stick to tne
vehicle, wash carefully until perlecu'
, clean. ,. mo
that YOU make a thorough job.
-, Lei the vehicle dry, then 60 all over
- # with a dry rag, removing every
p~article Of sand and dirt, being espe.
cia,,v careful around the base OF the
> smokes where they are inverted IN tne
!" hub or fellows.
Tse a coarse brush to clean the seat
10 and corners Of the BODY oh 'n0
inside.
q Now put your vehicle in the carrlase
house or shed. Get two old boxes, JUST
70 high enough to raise the wheels aoove
- Tho floor of the building. Place tnese
m under the bed of the front and oacf
axles and take the shafts on.
Trim one end of a short piece o
wood so that you can run a "neel VI
#. trimming so as to admit turnln'
the wheel while YOU paint. -.
Nail the broad end of the boara I
an upright or scanning of the buildln
about four feet from the floor.
, Go over your whole vehicle ono
= more to remove the last particles
grit, Now you are ready to pes'
painting. ~,
The writer takes 1t for granted tn
\ YOU will use different colors LOT I.
I body and running gear-say plach Il
tho former and Brewster green, m
- roon or dark red for the latter ]
Guiding shafts.
Open your can of paint, stir gem
with q small, smooth paddle TOT II
or ten minutes, until you are certa
that the paint is thoroughly mixed
l1e' Use a few drops of spirits OF turp'
nei tine if the paint proves too 1nlcA' .
he very careful not to thin II
much.
oars You can tell the proper consiste1
hter by running the brush up and down
sing a smooth piece of implanted board
on the rim of Q wheel.
can Start with the shafts or a Wn'
,ator naint with as long a stroke as
Is sible.
tho When the shafts and wheels are
sym. ished go to work on the springs pc
voice poles. axle and beds.
h for The running gear finished, CT
nent: your brush we'll with turpentine' Q
ton; your can OF paint 10 pe useu VII
1 the body and stir thoroughly.
Paint the outside Of the body
seat all around, then the support
the top, inside of seat and BODY.
was After you have done this look
Sun the whole job and ascertain VINE
I'D &c you have left any portion unpali
She II IS very likely you have. Toucl
'ciety these places with the tip OF the 81
spoh It will generally take one or
Stinas careful goings over and retoucf
lid OF 800 20, hove made a complete
especially if you are inexperience
do not advise the attempt
In. stripe, as it requires a careful
,olds e nracticed hand to do that well.
ng ana An ordinary top buggy can
:elyMiO washed and painted in a day by
person. A little longer time WI
woman required for a single or double S
49, or phaeton. You should start cal
.ou a clear morning, have your W
convenient to pump or well, Ct
thoroughly and paint carefully.
polti The job will cost from Is Gel
ion, be s1.25 for paint and brush, for one
en you which is sufi cient for all intent
purposes and your labor.
I have given these suggestion
.-~ those who use the ordinary v
Ell generally bought by farmers an
IBID sons of moderate means VINO
" like to brighten up their vehic
moderate cost, but they are not
for those who prefer to send al
cles to the shop, regardless OF
I have just painted my bugs
did not use 80 cents worth OF ps
it overran.
One coat of paint each YET
give a vehicle a very attract
p%earance, besides doing much
~ serve it.