GROOMING THE CAR.

Putaruru Press, Volume IV, Issue 161, 2 December 1926, Page 7

GROOMING THE CAR.

HOW TO MAKE A GOOD JOB. When the ear is to be washed, the first thing- to do is to remove as much of the dust as is possible with a light wool duster. But, above all, do not off the dirt, as this operation rubs the dirt and grit into the varnish and destroys the high lustre. Use clean, clear water in washing a car—a running stream with only enough pressure behind it to keep it flowing. A sponge and chamois should also be used—but be properly used. Keep them dripping wet all the time, and rinse them out every few minutes so as to prevent grit and dirt adhering to the sponge and chamois. This is highly important. < If the car is sufficiently dirty to need soap, make positive that the soap is the regulation automobile soap, and

is free from alkali. The under side of the fenders can be cleaned with a fender brush that is made solely for that purpose. Such a brush is shaped to conform with the contour of the fender and will remove all the dirt with but little effort on the part of the washer.

After the car is clean go over it with another chamois jfnd sponge to remove all the moisture. If the car is new, no polish should be used, but a cleaner and polish is necessary on cars where the finish is dull. In most cases the finish is merely dull, and a good cleaning polish will bring back the original lustre. If this cleaning is done regularly throughout the year you will be surprised and altogether satisfied at the continual new appearance of your car. You are naturally clean yourself? Well, then, give the car the same well-groomed appearance. It is good business.