Triumph TR4A - Care of the Bodywork; Washing; Polishing; Chromium Plating

BODYWORK
CARE OF
THE
To
preserve
the
"new
look"
of the
body, the
following
suggestions
are offered.
Washing
Wash
the vehicle
frequently with
Plenty
of running
water and
a clean
sponge. Soften,
and if
Possible
temove,
mud with
water
before using
the sponge.
To
prelent
scralches. do
not use
a
dry cJoth
toiemove
dusi from the
body.
when 3ll dirt is
removed,
dri
the vehicle
with a clean
damp chamois
leather.
Chomium
Plating
Maintain
the attractive
appearance
of chromium
Plated
Parts
bv lrequent
washing and thoroueh
drving,
particularlv
in
winter
,r/hen
'contaminatidn
with roai salis
is likely. Occasionally
apply a
wax polish.
Removing
Grease
and Tar
Use denatured
alcohol to
remove greasg
and tar.
White
spirit
is
also effective,
but it must
not be applied
to
rubbc..
Glass
To avoid scratchjng,
clean
the windows with
a damP
chamois
leather kept
especially
for the purPose.
Protect
glass from
contaminaiion
by any silicone
Preparations
used in
the vicinity.
Silicone
polishes
are extremely
difficult
to remove
and cause
the
windscreen
wiDers to smear,
BODYWORK
Polishing
After
a
Deriod
of use, the
formation
of tramc
film will cause
lhe
paint\,"ork
to
lose some
of its
lustre' even
though the
\ehicle
may
hare been
carefully
and
regularly
washed. fhe oriSinal
briiliance
may be
restored afler
washing by using a
reputable
non-abrusive
cleaner
and polish.
Wax
preparations
are recommended
for their durability,
but if
used rezu'lariytheold
wax must firsl be
remor edu
ith acleaner before
further-appliiation
of
ne*
wax. The frequency
at
which
Polishing
is necessaiy
depends
upon
local conditions
of air
Pollution.
Intedor
Care
Brush and
clean the inside
ofyour
car each
time you wash
and
Dolish
the outside
of it. Use
a
vacuum cleaner
where
Possible
and
ensure
complete
removal
ofail
dust from
the interior
and trim.
Wash
the uPholstery
with luke-warm,
non-caustlc,
soaPy
water.
Do not use
detergents
or household
cleaners
as these
may
cause
damaqe.
Remove
all traces
of suds
with a clean damP
cloth
and
thoroudhly
dry the
upholstery
with
a dry duster
or towel.
Wipe
the facia and
instrument
Panel
with a damP
cloth only.
Wax oi
other
polishes
should
not be used
inside
the car.
Safety
Harness
Full
provision
is made
for fitting
a two- or
three-point
attach-
ment llpe
of salety
harness lo
the car.
Both lyPes
are available as
speciaiiccessoriei
lrom
your
Dealer.
Belts may
be cleaned
with a
cloth or sponge
soaked
in warm
soaPy
water.