Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-10-22
Barney 0ldf@dd1 says:
KEEP YOUR CAR CLEAN

N- W.T.
BY using modern methods the car
owner of today may keep his car look
ing new all the time, and will not nave
t spend more than a few moments q
day to accomplish this. For instance,
there are now in the market a number
of liquid and wax polishes which Will
give admirable results if they are USED
as directed.
In the use of wax polishes the first
step is to clean the body of the car
thoroughly. The polish is applied to
the surface with a piece of cheese cloth
and then another clean cloth is used
the surface. Car owners commonly
make the mistake of thinking that the
more wax applied the better. As a
matter of fact, a very thin film is all
that is needed. The polish will last
for from four days to q week. After
that a little rubbing with a clean cloth
will bring out the lustre again. The
wax polish may be used for body,
tenders, hood and bther lustrous sur
faces. If the under side of the fend-
ers is cleaned and given a good coat
ing Of wax less mud will be deposited
and what is there may be easily re-
moved.
Do Not Rub Vigorously
In using sprayed liquid the body
must be thoroughly cleaned with water.
If the body surfaces are merely dusty
the polish may be sprayed on and then
be wiped off with a clean cloth. After
spraying the polish over the surface
q piece of cheese cloth is used to wipe
off the excess. There is no necessity
for Vigorous rubbing.
One of the big steps forward is in
the new methods of surface finishing
new and old, so that no dirt will adj
here. These methods of systems have
various names, but all deposit a hard
wax coat over the varnish. They are
for the most part very effective.
The present day car owner must not
assume that these new and really use
full aids to identifying the motor car
have superseded plain water. The
contrary is true, for the car must be
washed Just as formerly, after which
the new poIishes will bring out the
lustre of the original finish.
Wash Car Immediately
Washing the car is not the casual
lob some owners seem to imagine. To
begin with the car should be washed
Immediately after it has become dirty.
If mud is allowed to remain on the
vanished surface more than a day 1t
is difficult to remove it. For the wash
ing plain water should be used, neither
too hot nor too cold. A large sponge
soaked in clean water and then sopped
against the surface so that the water
trickels down is the best method.
Never turn a stream of water at high
pressure on the body. This will grind
thick particles of sand and other grit
into the varnish TO the detriment OF
the finish. The idea is to float the
mud off the surface.
Soap should never be used on the
body except for removing grease or oil
spots. A small piece of soft cloth, well
covered with CASTLE soap suds serves
very well to remove grease from the
panels. The hood should never be
washed while it is hot, as this will re-
suit in discoloration. In cleaning the
the radiator send a stream of water
from the rear instead of the front to
keep moisture out of the mechanism
Top and Upholstery
In drying the body q clean chamOis
skin should be used, rubbing being done
road oil are found on the body it is
BEST to treat them with salt. butter OF
kerosene. The butter softens the de
posit SO that it may be wiped off easily
Kerosene should be applied locally anC
wiped off within a minute.
To keep pace with the improved ap'
pearance of the body it is necessary t
give some attention to the top and thu
upholstery. A weekly brushing of the
top inside and out will aid materially
to its life. Fabric tops should neve,
be cleaned with gasoline, kerosene o.
other oils. as they tend to destroy thu
rubber in the top. CASTLE soap ant
water applied with a stiff brush is thu
best cleaning medium for the top.
The upholstery ought to be cleaned
once a week. This means not onl.
wiping the surface of the cushions
but cleaning the dirt that i%nevitabl,
accumulates under the piping and il
the corners. After the dust has beel
removed leather upholstery may b,
cleaned with a cloth soaked In a veal
solution of ammonia and water. Cas-
tile soap and water are also used oil
leather. Gasoline should never be EN-
ployed because it tends to cause crack
ing. The leather should be treated oc
c~asionally by giving 1t a light coating
of linseed oil, thinned with vinegar
This solution. should be applied wit
a cloth and be allowed to remain TO
a few hours, after which the uphol
stery should be wiped. For imitation
leather soap and water may be use
for removing spots. Linseed or swee
oil in small quantities also may b.
used.