Evening star., 1934-08-19


Thomas p. Henry, president of the
national motoring body, "are well
maintained and adequately marked,
but this Is not true of all of them.
However, many can be avoided by
the vacationist who plans his motor
trip in advance and secures reliable
touring advice. In virtually every
section optional routes are available
for the car owner who desires to save
time and wear and tear on his car"
Federal Aid $3.50, 100000.
More than $25o,ooo,0oo, mostly
Federal emergency funds, are being
currently expended for the improve
ment of existing arteries, elimination
of grade crossings and making high
ways safer, Mr.. Henry adds, while
another $150,000,0oo will soon flow
into the channels of employment and
trade from projects advertised for
contract.
The statement by the A. A. A. ex-
ecutive continues:
This large volume of road work,
coming at the season Of heavy travel
and at time when millions are TAX
ing long postponed vacations, Is GER
tain to slow up the movement OF mo-
torists who fail to familiarize them
selves with road conditions. Never
theless, the detour signs are signs OF
progress. They mean that unem-
ployed men are being put to work.
They mean the distribution of money
throughout the country. And they
also mean that better and safer high
ways will be available in the months
ahead.
"Thus, instead of worrying over
delay and dusty roads when he runs
into a detour, the motorist should see
in it reasons for optimism. But at
the same time, he can avoid detours
and be assured of a pleasant and COM
Portable motor trip anywhere IN the
United States by carefully planning
his vacation journey.
Route e-planning in advance OF the
vacation period is more important
than at any time in recent years"
Additional vacation advice is given
by G. W. Sherin, authority on the
surface care of automobiles. Accord
ing to him a lot of automobiles re-
ceive rather severe punishment when
the owners make their annual SUM-
mer pilgrimage to the seashore or
mountains. A little care at this time
NAV make 1t unnecessary to put the
car I'D for expensive repairs after the
vacation Is over.
Salt Air Hard on Paint.
The damp salt air at the seashore
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the metal trimmings. II it is planned
to spend several weeks at the ocean,
have the car waxed before making the
trip. Wax not only excludes damp
ness and prevents the corrosive action
of salt air, but 1t also protects the
finish from the ultraviolet rays OF
the sun, which cause fading and
weathering. Before wax Is applied,
the finish should be thoroughly
cleaned with q good, abrasive polish
or cleaner to remove all chalked pig
ment and traffic film. Then the wax
should be applied and polished to
bright luster. This will not only pro-
tect the finish, but will give 1t bril-
lance which will last for months.
The automobile top should also be
waxed. If it is fairly new, 1t may
be cleaned with q cloth moistened
with gasoline, and then waxed after
the cleaner has thoroughly dried. Do
not use the light-colored wakes used
on the car body, because these are
likely to turn white on the top ma
terial Special black wakes are 'sold
for automobile tops, and these are
the only kind which should be used
on the top. If properly applied, they
will not only protect the material
against moisture and sunlight, but
will renew the color and luster of
the material
If the top has grown dull and check
marked, it should first be refinished
with q good black top dressing and
then waxed with top wax.
If there are any cracks at the top
moulding, be sure to seal these with
a good black sealing compound. If
these are neglected, rain and dew
will filter into the cracks, rot the wood
work and make it necessary to replace
the top frame work.
Chromium Care Needed.
If the car is likely to be exposed to
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mium-plated metal parts should also
be protected with polishing wax, or
film of oil. The wax is more salts
factory because it is dry and lasts
longer. The oil collects dust and must
be renewed more frequently.
Warnings about salt air may not
interest people who are vacationing in
the mountains, or touring to other in
land points. However, these people
should remember to protect their
cars from the sun as much as pos
sible. If there is no garage where the
vacation is being spent, park the car
under a tree, or in some shady spot
where it will not be exposed to the hot
sun hour after hour. Whether 1t is
kept in the sun or shade, it is best
to have it waxed to retard weather.
ing and preserve the cars appearance.
1t is especially important to touch
up scratches and worn spots on the
tenders, If the car must remain out
side for this will protect the metal
and prevent rust developing.
New Traffic Rules.
Hoping to improve traffic condi-
tions here the Commissioners. acting on