Dust may be removed from the exterior using a soft cloth only, but if it has
been wet at any time
it
is advisable to use a sponge and water. Always use
water when removing mud and when the car is clean finally wipe over with
an almost dry chamois leather. Washing alone will not keep up the brilliance
of the paintwork ofer an indefinite period and
it
may become necessary to
use a
cleaner to remove all
grease and dirt. It is advisable to acquire the
cleaner from a reputable dealer who will be able to advise you on the best
cleaner to suit the particular
paintwork of your car,
afterwards polishing
with some suitable preparation.
Special cleaners are available for removing traffic film and tar. Chromium
plated parts need cleaning with soap and water, and wax polishing is beneficial.
If,
due to neglect, the plate becomes spotted, it may be necessary to use a
chromium plate cleaner.
The interior of the car should be dusted occasionally and the carpets brushed
with a stiff brush. The upholstery may be cleaned by the application of a
little soap and damp cloth, followed by a final wipe down with an almost dry
sponge or wash leather. When a vacuum cleaner is available
it
can be used
with advantage to help
clem the interior.
DOOR ADJUSTME
The doors are provided
with
special locks which, when correctly adjusted,
prevent any movement of the closed door.
Only the str
repositioning
when
adjustment becomes necessary.
This adjustment should preferably
be
carried out by
a
coach fitter.
SOFT TOP STOWAGE
It is necessary to remove the soft top altoge~her when the car is required to
run in the open
condition. Take care not to fold the material too sharply.
The supports
may then be
hinged down flat behind the seats. When
refitting the soft top after erecting the supports always fasten it to
the body first and then pull
it
over the supports to fasten to the screen. When
fastened down the rubber backed roll of material attached to the top and
Nnning along the top edge of the
windscreen should be opened out and fitted
over the top lip of the windscreen frame to complete the sealing.
OPT TOP
FASTENERS
Two types of fasteners are used,
"
Lift the Dot
"
and
"
Tenax
"
(early
models only had
"
Tenax
").
When fitting either type& is only necessary
to push the fasteners over the securing stud as
showcin Fig.
13.
With
the
"
Tenax
"
type (as illustrated) do not press or pull the small knob before
engagement as there
will
be
a
risk of damage to the inner prongs. After
fitting, the knob may be pressed to ensure correct engagement.
To remove the fasteners, either
pull the small knob or in the case of the
"
Lift the Dot," do as its title suggests, lift the outer edge.
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