THE CORRECT METHOD
It is the common practice among private owners to wash their car once a week.
No car can be properly washed or cleaned without plenty of water. Allow the water to How lavishly oventhe bod} - , especially where, mud and dirt are adhering. Do not attempt to rub the body clean. When a gentle copious flow of water has softened and removed all mud and dirt, swab gently with a leather, (it, preferably a big sponge. In cases where the car is varnished, water hardens and preserves the varnish. It also gives a greater lustre. When drying use a good chamois, especially kept for the purpose. If the car is splashed with tar, smear the spots with vaseline. Rainspots on varnish disappear upon the application of linseed oil. If the paintwork shows innumerable small scratches, it is a sure sign that insufficient water is. being used.
Cars dueocj or similarly treated if given the same care, will amply repay the owner by their appearance.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6613, 18 May 1928, Page 10
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166THE CORRECT METHOD Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6613, 18 May 1928, Page 10
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