1976 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Interior trim

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CARE AND CLEANING OF
INTERIOR TRIM
IMPORTANT: Be sure vehicle is
well ventilated while using any
cleaning agents. Follow manufac­
turer's recommendations in using
such products ..
'
With the advent of modern trim
materials composed of synthetic
plastics and! or man made fibers,
it
is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
that proper cleaning techniques
and
cleaners ·be used when clean­
ing interior trim. Failure
to do this
on the first cleaning may
result in
water spots, spot rings, setting of
stains or soilage, all of which make
it more difficult or impossible to
remove in a second cleaning.
Certain portions of the following
cleaning instructions are in bold type;
they are particularlyimpor­
tant and
must be performed.
Dust and loose dirt
that accu­
mulates on interior fabric trim
should
be removed frequently with
a vacuum cleaner, whisk broom or
DESCRIPTION"
G.M. Spot Lifter (8 oz. Solvent Type)
soft brush. Vinyl or leather trim
should be wiped regularly with a
clean damp cloth.. Normal trim
soilage, spots or stains can be
cleaned with the following G.
M.
cleaners.
G.M. Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner (16 oz. Foam Type)
G.M. PART NO.
1051398
1050803
·T~e a.bovecleaner~ arB EXCELLENT CLEANERS when used properly 'aoc.ordlng to
directions on containers. They are available through your Chevrolet Dealer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IntE)rior Glass Surface
.. The interior glass surface . should
j;)e cleaned on a periodic basis for
continued good
visil;Jility. A com­
mercial household . glass cleaning
agent containing ammonia
will re­
move normal tobacco smoke and
dust
films sometimes caused by inc
gredients used in' vinyls , plastics or
other interior trim materials.
EXTERIOR APPEARANCE
Your car is finished with General
Motors "Magic";Mirror" acrylic lac'
quer. Tllis is a .· finish qf maximull)
beauty which,.in depth of color,
gloss retention and durability is
superior to conventiona l lacquer
finishes.
Washing Your Car
The best way to pres erve the
finish and maintain original beauty
of appearance
is to keep it clean. Wash
the car in lukewarm or cold
water . Never use stro
ng soap or
chemical detergents. Cleaning
agents should be quickl y flushed
from the surfaces .
Polishing and Waxing
Your Car
Although acrylic paint on your
car
is durable , you may wish to
wax or polish for added protection.
Your Chevrolet Dealer offers many
polishes and waxes now available
which have
proven of real value in
maintaining a good paint
finish.
When using a tar and road oil
remover, be certain it is safe for
use on acrylic painted surfaces.
Protection of Exterior
Bright
Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should he
cleaned regularly to maintain
luster. Washing with water is all
th at is usually required. However,
G.M. Chro
me Polish may be used
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on CHROME or .STAINLESS
STEEL trim if necessary.
Use special care with ALU­
MINUM . tr im . Never use auto
or chrome .polish , steam or any
caustic soap
to clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to a
high polish,
is recommenlled for
all
bright · metal parts. .. ..
CIE)aning White Sidewall
TirE)s
Use a tire clea ner which will not
harm aluminum trim. A stiff brush
may be used with tile cleaner to
remove road grime and dirt from
white sidewall tires.
Cleaning thE) Optional
Vinyl
Top
The top should be washed fre­
quently with neutral soap suds,
lukewarm water and a brush with
soft bristles. Rinse top with
suffi­
cient quantities of clear water to
remove all traces of soap.

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