1935 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

Fisher Body Service Manual, 1936
LIPSTICK
Lipstick—The compositions of various brands of Lipsticks
vary; therefore, some Lipstick Stains may be removed more
easily than others.
Pour a little chloroform or carbon tetrachloride on the Stain
and immediately press a blotter firmly on the spot. Repeat
this procedure using new sections of blotting paper until the
blotter no longer shows Stain.
WATER SPOTS
Water Spots on Upholstery Parts can be removed as follows:
Sponge the entire panel showing the Stain with clean
cloth wet with cold water. Sponge the spot with a rag wet
with chloroform or carbon tetrachloride or other good solvent
cleaner.
BATTERY ACIDS
Battery Acids when spilled on Upholstery Parts may be neutralized
with Baking Soda solution or Household Ammonia in
water if applied immediately but these spots are usually not
found until the acid is dried on the part and by that time the
cloth has been damaged beyond repair.
Battery Acid eats the Fiber out of the cloth very quickly
and any cloth used in Automobile Bodies will be damaged before
a ne'utralizer can be applied.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CARE
OF MOHAIR AUTOMOBILE TRIM
DUST
Dust and Dirt particles that fall on the surface of Mohair
sift down between the thousands of pile fibres, and are not
ground into the material. They are easily removed with a
whisk-broom, carpet beater, or vacuum cleaner. For general
cleaning and dusting, the Seats should be removed. In so
doing, dirt along the sides and rear of the Seats falls to the
bottom and can easily be wiped off. If beaten, the Cushion
should be held upside down so that all the dust will fall away
from it. Blows should be lightly administered. If a whiskbroom
or vacuum cleaner is used, it is not absolutely necessary
to remove the Seats, but it is preferable.
SPOTS
Grease Spots can be readily cleaned from Mohair because
they are broken up by the tips of the pile. In removing
Spots, apply a small quantity of good cleaning fluid to a
clean cloth, start well outside the area of the Grease Spot and
work towards it. Repeating this several times, using a clean
part of the cloth each time, you will remove the spot without
leaving a circle of Grease and Dirt along the edge. Allow
to dry thoroughly; then brush with a Whisk-broom. See detailed
instructions under Specific Types of Stains.
WASHING WITH SOAP AND WATER
Mohair can be washed safely with Soap and Water. Use
luke-warm water and a neutral soap. The suds should be
good and .frothy, not watery. They should be applied in moderate
quantities with a damp cloth, sponge, or soft brush.
Rub with the pile not against it. Soap suds should be removed
with a clean damp cloth or sponge, then wipe the surface
several times with a dry cloth. While the material is
still damp, brush it lightly with a whisk-broom or brush of
medium stiffness. Brush with the pile. Permit air to circulate
freely over the wet upholstery. When dry, again brush
with the pile.
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