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Care and Maintenance

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Oil, Grease And Paint

Remove excess using a knife. Treat with

method one followed by method two. If stain

persists, repeat procedure.

Rust Stains

Remove rust stains by following method two.

Apply a warm oxalic acid solution to stained

area. Rinse with water.

Tar

Soften tar with benzene, then treat using method

one followed by method two.

Chewing Gum

Soften gum with cyclohexane. Carefully scrape

off stains using a sharp knife or razor blade.

PLASTIC AND VINYL

Clean plastic and vinyl trim using a clean damp

cloth or sponge. For vinyl trim marks, use a

lukewarm all purpose cleaner or a mild saddle

soap. Remove water spots and soap traces

using a clean damp cloth or sponge. Dry with a

clean soft cloth.

Remove grease, tar or oil stains with a clean

cloth or sponge and an all purpose or solvent-

type vinyl cleaner.

Apply a colorless vinyl or leather protective

product to maintain the luster and pliability of the

plastic or vinyl surface.

WINDOWS

Clean the inside of the windows with a solution

of one part vinegar to ten parts water.

STAINLESS STEEL

Use a stainless steel cleaner and follow the

manufacturer's instructions. Stainless steel

cleaning solution may be ordered from Prevost

Car Inc. quoting part number 68-0356.

FORMICA

Remove stains on Formica surfaces with a

household detergent, methylated spirits or

mineral turps. Clean with a mild abrasive and

water solution if stain persists.

CARPET

Vacuum carpets regularly to prolong carpet life.

RUBBER COMPONENTS

Use only pure water or glycerin to clean stains
on rubber components.

CAUTION

Never use solvents on rubber components.

FLOOR CLEANING

Clean vinyl floors with a quality nonionic
detergent cleaner. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations for cleaning.

Remove any excess detergent solution using a
wet/dry vacuum or mop. Rinse floor with a
solution of one part Clorox to ten parts warm
water.

Polish dry floor using a high-speed buffer and a
smooth red 3-M polishing pad.

Mop floor periodically with a solution of 5 per
cent Clorox in warm water.

NOTE

For custom or special floor covering materials,
consult the manufacturer or your converter for
information on how to clean and maintain
these types of floors.

EXTERIOR SURFACES

Frequent washing and waxing of the vehicle
exterior will help protect the finish and luster.
The paint finish is attacked by the abrasive
effects of airborne particles and corrosive
pollutants.
Before washing the exterior of the vehicle, close
the fresh air dampers using the “REC” button
located on HVAC control panel and on the air
intake duct in the evaporator compartment.
Install keyhole protectors to prevent water from
penetrating. Rinse vehicle with water to remove
all loose dirt. Wash vehicle using a quality
brand car wash soap. Follow manufacturer's
recommendations for cleaning. Rinse well with
water.
The vehicle exterior should be cleaned, waxed
and buffed when water droplets no longer form
on the painted surfaces.