MG Midget Mark II User Manual

BODYWORK
Coachwork
Regular care of the body finish is necessary if the new appearance of the car
exterior is to be maintained against the effects of air pollution, rain, and mud.
Wash the bodywork frequently, using a soft sponge
and plenty of water
containing a mild detergent. Large deposits of mud must be softened with water
before using the sponge. Smears should be removed by a second wash in clean
water, and with the sponge if necessary. When dry, clean the surface of the car
with a damp chamois-leather. In addition to the regular maintenance, special
attention is required if the car is driven in extreme conditions such as sea spray,
or on salted roads . In these conditions and with other forms of severe contamina-
tion an additional washing operation is neccs ary, which should include under-
body hosing. Any damaged areas should be immediately covered with paint
and a complete repair effected as soon as possible. Before touching-in
light
scratches and abrasions with paint thoroughly clean the surface. Use petrol/
white spirit (gasoline/hydrocarbon solvent) to remove spots of tar or grease. .
The application of B.M.C. Car Polish is all that is required to remove traffic
film and to ensure the retention of the new appearance.
Bright trim
Never use an abrasive on stainless, chromium, aluminium, or plastic bright
parts and on no account clean them with metal polish. Remove spots of grease
or tar with petrol/white spirit (gasoline/hydrocarbon solvent) and wash fre-
quently with water containing a mild detergent. When the dirt has been removed
polish with a clean dry cloth or chamois-leather until bright. Any slight tarnish
found on stainless or plated par ts which have not received regular washing may
be removed with B.M.C. Chrome Cleaner. An occasional application of mineral
light oil or grease will help to preserve the finish, particularly during winter
when salt may be used on the roads, but these prot ectives must not be applied
to plastic finishes.
Windshield
If windshield smearing has occurred it can be removed with B.M.C. Screen
Cleaner.
Interior
Clean the carpets with a stiff brush or vacuum cleaner, preferably before
washing the outside. The upholstery, carpets, and roof lining may be treated
with B.M.C. 2-way Cleaner applied with a damp cloth and a light rubbing
action. The best result will be obtained on carpets if the solution is applied with
asoft brush.
A razor blade will remove transfers from the window glass.
Cleaning the hood
To clean the hood it is only necessary to use soap and water, with a soft
brush to remove any ingrained dirt . Frequent washing with soap
and water
considerably improves the appearance
and wearing qualities of the hood , and
it should be washed at least as often as the rest
of the car.
Do not use caustic soaps, detergents, or spirit cleaners to clean the hood or
the hood back-light.
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MG Midget Mark II Specifications

General

Brand	MG
Model	Midget Mark II
Category	Automobile
Language	English