READERS’ INQUIRIES

Evening Star, Issue 21744, 12 June 1934, Page 2

READERS’ INQUIRIES

HEAT-RESISTING WALL TREATMENT. “ Economy ” asks for a treatment for the wall at t#e back of his gas range. The wall is brick, with a plastered finish, but he desires to improve its appearance without going to the expense of tiling it. . . , • . ■ ■ [The most satisfactory treatment known to “ Cornice ’*.V is: the • special heat-resisting aluminium paint ' prepared by the Atlas Preservative v Company (England). This produces quite a pleasing surface, but if a more colourful finish is desired the same company’s paints, or any other guaranteed preparation, can be used.] REVIVING LEATHER BAG. “ A.W.” asks how to touch up and otherwise revive a leather travelling bag. [A preparation called “ Pluvol ’’ answers this problem satisfactorily, though any boot polish, well rubbed in with the hands, is also effective.—•“ Cornice.”] . WHAT' HAPPENS? What happens when starting- y>ur engine from “ cold ’’? In order to get easy starting with full compression you need an oil that does not drain away from the cylinders when the engine is not . working. Germ Oils leave a protective film on all surfaces, and have increased “ oiliness ” no “ drag.” From all garages arid service stations. Distributors: National Mortgage and Agency Co. of N.Z. Ltd., and British Oil Supplies Ltd., Hope street, Dunedin.— [Advt.]