The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Automobile
Q's and As
(By Robt. B. Tilden.)
HOW TO WASH A CAR

Secure two big sponges and two
chamois skins as well as a quantity
of good automobile soap. One sponge
and two chamois are intended for the
chassis and running gear which are
always likely to have more or less
grease on them, which 1t is imposs-
ible to wipe off before beginning to
wash. By always using the same
sponge and chamoisfor the running
gear, and the other sponge and cham
ois for the body. you will eliminate
the possibility OF rubbing grit and
grease into the body and spelling the
body finish.
Before applying the water, remove
all traces of grease which may be on
any part of the car. with soft cloth
Shower the body well with clean
water as it comes from the hose, being
sure that the nozzle is wed as
much pressure is detrimental to the
finish. After you have showered the
body, pass the sponge, well loaded
with water, lightly, over the surface of
the body until the dust and dirt are
washed off. II there is any mud on
the body, do not rub it but pat it
lightly with the sponge filled with
water, running water on it with the
hose at the same time. Rubbing
very ditry or mud spotted body will
scratch the surface and dull the luster
of any motor car finish.
After all mud, dirt and dust have
been removed, wipe off with clean,
damp, chamois, keeping the chamois
clean and well wTung out
1t is of vital Importance that only
clear, cold water, as 1t comes from the
hose be used in washing the motor
car body. Hot water and soap may
be used on the running gear, but never
on the body; the less used on the
that will deaden the finish of motor
car body as quickly as the use OF even
the mildest automobile soap and hot
water.
CARE OF THE MOTOR CAR BODY
The treatment a motor car body re
ceives during the first four to six
weeks in the hands of the owner al
ways utNsl W d dDit tA-
tent the life OF the finish. Good warn
ish carries a great deal OF oil and
takes from four to six weeks, and often
times more, to thoroughly harden.
When washing the car during this
period it is not advisable to shower
the whole body before wiping it up.
for the water dries on the finish and
II the finish is not thoroughly harden.
ed 1t may spot Under such circum-
stances, the best way is to wash and
chamois off one side At q time
Do not use duster or rag to wipe
body any longer than can be helped,
az the varnish on freshly painted car
especially II 1t is in the sun. and
the dust viii be inclined to stick to 1t
Under these circumstances 1t is some
times difficult to wash off all the
dust 1t sometimes imbeds itself in
the tacky varnish and produces a dull,
hazy appearance.
Do not use a duester or rag to wipe
dust Off the car This deadens the
luster. Never wipe off the body with
anything. but wash it with water,
sponge and chamois.
Wakes and polishes are frequently
used by motor car owners. While they
give temporary shine and luster.
their general use is not recommend
ed as the permanent disadvantages
far outweigh their temporary advant-
ages. Some polishes contain substan-
ces that attack the varnish. such as
ammonia, butter of antimonty and
acetic acid These stimulate the
varnish temporarily. but the finish wiz
gradually grow dim and eventually
check
Spots and fling erInarks which water
viii not remove. can frequently be re.
moved by rubbing with a cloth dipped
in gasoline.
Mud should not be allowed to re-
main on the car over night. Mud.
and especially clay and alkah have
tendency to work their way beneath
the surface OF a tacky finish, leaving
dull spots that are very difficult and
sometimes impossible TO remove