Triumph TR4 - CARE OF THE BODYWORK; Washing, Cleaning, Polishing, and Interior Care

CARE
OF
THE BODYWORK
CARX
OF THE
To
.preserve
the
"new
look"
of
the body,
the following
suggestions
are oflered.
Washing
Wash
the vehicle
frequenlly wirh
plenty of running
water
and
a clean sponge.
Sofren.
and ii
possilile
remove,
mud-with water
before
using the
sponge.
To
prevent
scratches,
do not use
a
dry cloth to remove
dust
from rhe
body.
When
aJl djrt is remoled.
dry the vehicle
wilh
a clean
damp
chimois
leather.
Chromium
Plating
Maintain
the attractive
appearance
of chromium
Dlated Darts
by frequenr washing
and
rhcirough
drying.
particula;l)
in w'inrer
when
contamination
wirh road
salts is likelv.
Occasionallv
apply a wax
polish.
Removing
Grease
and Tar
Use
denaturcd
alcohol
to remove
grease
and
tar, White
sPirit is also
effective.
but ir
must
not-be
aOplied ro rubber.
Glass
_
To avoid
scratching,
clean the
windows
with a
damp chamois
leather.kept
especially
for
the
purpose,
protect
giass from
contamination
by any
silicone preparations
used
in t6e
vicinitr.
Siljcone
polishes
are extremelv
difficult to remove
and cause tlie
wrnqscreen
wpers
lo smear.
BOD}'WORK
Polishing
After
a pedod
of use,
the formation
of traffic
f,lrn will
cause
the
paintwork to lose
some of
its lushe,
eveo though
the vehicle
may have
been carefully
and regularly
washed.
-The
original
brilliance
may
be restored
after washing
by
using a repu"rable
non-abrasive
cleaner
and
polish.
Wax
preparations
are
recommended
for their
durability,
but
if
used regularly
the old wax
must first
be removed
with a cieaner
before
further
application of
new wax. The
frequency
at which
polishing is necessary
depends
upon local
co;rditidns
of air
POXUUOn.
Interior
Care
Brush
and cleat
the inside
ofyour car
each time
you wash
and
polish the outside
of
it. Use a-vacuum
cleaner
where
possible
and ensure complete
removal
of all dust from
the interiorandtrim.
Wash the
upholstery
with
luke-warm,
non-caustic,
soapy
water.
-Do
not
use detergents
or household
cleaners
as these
miy
cause
damage. Remove
all rraces
of
suds
with
a clean
damp cloth
and thoroughly
dry
Lhe upholsrery
wirh a
dry duster
or'towel.
Wipe the facia
and
instrument
panel with
a damp cloth
only,
Wax
or other
polishes
should
not be used inside
the car.
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