Triumph TR6 - Care of Bodywork; Washing the Vehicle Exterior; Removing Grease and Tar; Glass Surfaces Cleaning

CARE OF
BODYWORK
Washing
Avoid using a dry cloth
to wipe dust
from
the paintwork and
plated surfaces.
Dust is
an abrasive and
if removed in this way it
will
scratch the polished
surfaces. Wash the vehicle
frequently
with
plenty
of running
water
and a clean soft sponge.
Soften
and,
if
possible,
remove
the mud with water
before using the sponge.
When
all dirt
is removed,
sponge off and dry with
a clean
damp
chamois
leather.
Never
wash or
polish
the
vehicle under a
hot
sun.
Removing Grease
and Tar
Remove
grease
or tar
by
sparing use of white spirit, but do
not
apply
this to rubber,
particularly
windscreen
wiper blades.
Glass
Surfaces
Glass
is
easily scratched.
This
can be avoided by always using
a
damp
chamois
leather
which is
specially reserved
for
use on
glass only.
If
silicone polishes
have been
used on the
body,
take
care that the polish does not
come in
contact with the
glass.
It is
extremely
difficult to
remove
and causes the windscreen wipers
to
smear.
Chromium Plating
Frequent washing
and thorough
drying
is
recommended,
especially
during the
winter months
when there is
likelihood
of
corrosion
through
contamination with road
salt.
Polishing
After
a period of use, the
formation
of traffic film will
cause
the
paintwork
to lose
some of
its lustre,
even
though the
vehicle
has
been
carefully
and
regularly washed. The
original brilliance
may
be restored
after
washing
by using
a
reputable non-abrasive
cleaner
and polish.
Being the most durable,
wax preparations
are preferable, but
where these
are used regularly the old wax must first
be removed
with
a cleaner before further
application of new wax. The fre-
quency
at which
polishing
is necessary
will depend
upon
local
conditions of air
pollution.
Care
of
Interior,
Soft Top
and Tonneau Cover
Brush
and clean the
inside
of your 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 interior
and trim.
Wash the
Upholstery
(and
exterior
fabric)
with luke-warm
non-caustic
soapy
water. Do
not
use
detergents
or
household
cleaners as these may
cause damage.
Remove
all traces of suds
with
a
clean damp
cloth and thoroughly dry
the upholstery with
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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