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Show GIVE CLOSED CAR REGULAR WASHING Finish of Many Cars Dullsd and Scratched by Careless Care-less Washer. A closed car does not collect any more dust and dirt than an open model, mod-el, but it looks much worse if it is not cleaned regularly. Considering the gnat increase in the popularity of closed cars, automobile cleanliness is today more important than ever. Although some manufacturers give special instructions for washing, the finish of their cars, a thorough knowledge' knowl-edge' of correct washing principles is desirous for every car owner. It's Simple, but Washing an automobile is simple, yet the finish of many a car has been dulled and scratched by carelessness in washing. Never wipe off the dust or mud without first Hushing off the car body with a stream of water. The water removes much of the foreign matter so that it cannot scratch the finish in later washing operations. After flushing, go over the body with a sponge aud a stream of water. Be sure that the water runs freely through the sponge to carry away the dirt. Wash the sponge frequently, and use it gently. Very cold or very hot water should not be used a lukewarm luke-warm temperature is best. After the washing operation, a soft cloth or chamois should be used to dry the finish. Then a good body polish should be applied with a soft cloth or chamois. Rancid butter is an effective agent for removing spots from the finish, as is kerosene. Do cot polish the nickel parts too often, as frequent rubbing with a polish tends to remove the plat-:ug.' plat-:ug.' A good silver polish is the best thing to use on nickel, but generally the nickel can be kept bright by rubbing rub-bing it with an oily rag. Remember to take particular pains in washing a new car, because the vaniisb and paint require time to season and are more easily injured thau ou an older car. Removing Grease and Oil. To remove grease and oil, apply casoline to the parts on a soft cloth. Mud and grease on axles and under the fenders can easily be removed by washing with suds made by dissolving two pounds of soap in a gallon of water. wa-ter. It is best to rinse the washed larts thoroughly. |