1930 Cadillac Brochure Front Cover - GM Heritage Center

wet a clean soft chamois, wring it as dry as possible and dry the
finish. The finish can then be rubbed with a clean soft cloth to
bring out the luster.
Care of the Top
Ordinary dust can be removed from the top with a soft dry
cloth. Grease spots, stains and dirt film can be removed by
washing with a mild, neutral soap. Rinse thoroughly with
clear water to remove all traces of the soap, then dry with a
chamois or cloth. Gasoline, naphtha, kerosene and fabric
cleaners should not be used for cleaning the top, as such preparations
are likely to dull the luster and damage the fabric, causing
leaks.
Cleaning Upholstery
To keep the upholstery in closed cars in the best condition, it
should be cleaned thoroughly at least once a month with a
whisk broom and vacuum cleaner. Dirt and grit accumulating
in the fabric wear it out faster than use.
Spots on the upholstery may be cleaned with any good dry
cleaner. When the cleaner has thoroughly evaporated, apply a
hot flatiron wrapped in a wet cloth. Steaming the fabric and
rubbing lightly against the nap will raise the nap on plush
fabrics to its normal position.
Door Hardware
Many owners who give careful attention to lubrication of the
chassis do not give the same attention to the lubrication of door
locks and hinges. If the door hardware is to operate properly,
it must be lubricated regularly. Directions for this lubrication
are included in the lubrication chart, and these directions should
be followed as faithfully as the rest of the chart.
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CHAPTER VII
STORING CAR
IF THE car is not to be used for a period of several months, it
should be protected from deterioration during the period
when it is not in use by carefully preparing it for storage.
Engine
To prepare the engine for storage, proceed as follows: Run
the engine until opening of the radiator shutters indicates that
the engine is warm. This may be done by driving on the road
or by running the engine idle. In the latter case, care should be
taken that there is sufficient ventilation to avoid injury from
carbon monoxide poisoning. (See page 21). After the engine is
warm, place the car where it is to be stored and stop the engine.
Remove the spark plugs. Inject two or three tablespoonfuls
of engine oil into each spark plug hole, and before replacing the
plugs, crank the engine three or four revolutions with the
ignition switched off. This will tend to distribute the oil over
the cylinder walls. The engine should not be started again after
injecting the oil. If it is started, it will be necessary to repeat
the treatment.
Drain the cooling system.
Storage Battery
If the car is to be stored during the winter, the storage battery
should have special treatment in order to protect it against
freezing.
Shortly before the car is used for the last time, distilled water
should be added to bring the level of the solution up to the
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