PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
PB1319 (CAT. NO. 5296 ) —160— 22-01691 (R02/02)
Aluminum and Chrome Surfaces
• Clean aluminum wheels and bumpers with warm water.
• Tar remover will get rid of heavy deposits of road grime.
• To prevent spotting, wipe aluminum surfaces dry after washing.
• Under corrosive conditions, such as driving on salted roads, clean
aluminum parts with steam or high pressure water from a hose. A
mild soap solution will help. Rinse thoroughly.
• Chrome surfaces are best cleaned with fresh water. Wipe dry to
preserve their luster. A commercial chrome cleaner will remove
light rust. After cleaning, wax flat surfaces and apply a thin coat of
rust preventive lubricant around bolts or other fasteners.
Stainless Steel
To clean and restore the finish of stainless steel components:
1. In a plastic pail mix 4 tsp of alum (a powder found in grocery stores
or drugstores), with 32 oz. of water (warm water will dissolve alum
faster, but cool will work).
2. Apply the alum/water solution with a pad of steel wool (0000 grade
or finer). GENTLY wipe the component lengthwise; no pressure is
necessary.
3. It is the chemical reaction between the carbon steel of the wool
and the alum solution that cleans the stainless, not the scrubbing
or abrasive action of application.
4. You may also use any stainless cleaner recommended for cleaning
boat parts.
Interior
• Wipe vinyl upholstery and lining with a good commercial uphol-
stery cleaner. Do not use acetone or lacquer thinner.
• Clean fabric upholstery with upholstery shampoo specially formu-
lated for this purpose. Follow instructions on the container.
Weatherstripping
Occasionally spray weatherstripping on doors and windows with silicone
compound to help preserve resiliency. This is especially useful in freez-
ing weather to prevent doors & windows from sticking shut with ice.
Chassis
Hose dirt and grime from the entire chassis. Then if an oil leak devel-
ops, you will be able to detect it easier.
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