CLEANING HINTS
EXTERIOR APPEARANCE
WASHING YOUR CORVAIR
The best way to preserve the original beauty of the
finish
of your Corvair is to keep it clean. Calcium
chloride and other salts, road tar, excretion from insects,
tree sap, chemicals from factory chimneys and other
foreign matter may permanently damage both paint and
bright metal parts. Regular, frequent washings and a
thorough cleaning after exposure to any of the above is
recommended. Wash the car in either warm or cold
(never hot) water; never in the direct rays of the sun;
and always wait until the sheet metal surfaces have
cooled before beginning. Never wipe off dust and dirt
when surfaces are dry because this may scratch the
finish.
POLISHING YOUR CORVAIR
Your Corvair is finished with Magic Mirror Acrylic
Lacquer. A thorough washing is generally all that is
required to maintain a "new car" appearance. How
ever, if the car is to be polished ma ke certain that the
label of the cleaner or polish used states that the product
is suitable for use on acrylic lacquer finishes. Any of the
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approved cleaners or polishes listed on Page 27 of this
book may be used. Any tar or road oil remover used
should indicate on the label that it is harmless to Acrylic
finishes. G. M. Tar and Road Oil Remover has been
especially compounded for this purpose.
PROTECTION OF EXTERIOR BRIGHT METAL
PARTS
All bright metal parts of the car-should be regularly
cleaned and protected against the same substances
harmful to the painted surfaces . Normally, washing with
water is all that is required. However, G. M. Chrome
Polish may be used on CHROME or STAINLESS STEEL
trim if necessary. Use special care with ALUMINUM trim.
Never use auto or chrome polish, steam or any caustic
soap to clean aluminum. Wash only with lukewarm water,
and if necessary, a mild soap. Rinse well and dry
thoroughly.
It is recommended that all bright metal parts of your
Corvair, after being thoroughly cleaned, be given a
coating of wax and rubbed to a high polish. This will
serve to keep corrosive agents away from these surfaces,
and should be repeated as often as required.
CLEANING WHITE SIDEWALL TIRES
Use soap, warm water or a tire cleaner such as
G. M. Whitewall Tire Cleaner and a stiff brush to remove
road grime and dirt from white sidewall tires. A fine
grade of steel wool will remove severe curb scrapes.
Do
not use gasoline, kerosene or any oil product which
would discolor or deteriorate the rubber.
CAUTION: Some white sidewall cleaners will cause
serious damage to aluminum trim. Use caution
when cleaning tires with this type of cleaner.
G. M. Whitewall Tire Cleaner is safe to use
around aluminum trim.
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INTERIOR APPEARANCE
DUST AND DIRT
Clean the interior of your car frequently, using a
broom or vacuum cleaner. A damp cloth will wipe dust
from hard surfaces. G. M. leather Cleaner is available
from your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer to clean any
imitation leather, vinyl or coated trim fabric on seats
or door panels.
SPOTS AND STAINS
Remove upholstery stains as soon as possible or
they may become "set" and difficult or impossible to
remove. First determine the type and age of the stain
and the kind of upholstery material. Kar Kleen Uphol
stery Cleaner or Kar Kleen Upholstery Spot Cleaner,
available from your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer, will
remove most stains. For oil, grease and road grime stains
not removed by these cleaners the use of a volatile type
cleaner such as G. M.Upholstery Spot Remover is recom
mended. Do not use alkaline cleaners ·for they may
damage the color or finish of the materials. Other solu
tions such as hot or cold water, ammonia water, soap,
ink eradicator, etc., will probably discolor and disturb
the material.
