Cleaning & polishing
The painted surfaces of the vehicle should be sponged
down with water as explained in the following section and
dried off with soft cloth or chamois leather.
BODY WASHING
Painted parts should be first washed down using a low
pressure hose so that the dirt and grime become soft.
When the dirt and grime become soft, sponge off using
one of the "Rolence" of Teepol (water solution 3-5%
weight).
Dry off using a clean chamois leather to eliminate water
marks.
Note: For cleaning the exposed surfaces of the engine
use paraffin (for drying up the vehicle use a brush and soft
cloth or chamois leather).
Spots: After having washed and dried the body as
explained above, eventual spots caused by tar, grease, oil
etc. can be removed by rubbing gently with a soft cloth or
cotton-wool dipped in oil or turpentine.
After this operations rinse immediately the surface with
the above mentioned shampoo (in the correct solution),
and with plenty of water.
The insects squashed on windshield, on headlamp etc., if
dried, can not be removed with the simple water, but with
a solution of warm water and car shampoo.
Polishing: If after the operations, as previously
described, the original condition of the painted
surfaces is not restored or if for an insufficient care for
sun, rain or dust effects the paint is damaged it is
necessary to carry out the polishing.
Polishing is carried out in the following manner, apply a
thin coat of good quality wax, polish and shine with a
soft cloth.
Rub gently the surfaces to be polished in a side to side
manner.
Note: Washing and polishing operations should not be
carried out in the sun, particularly during the summer
when the bodywork is warm. Under no circumstances
should petrol or Diesel oil be used for washing painted
surfaces or plastic material as they will deteriorate.
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