1942 - 1947 Chevrolet Shop Manual



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	much as possible by rubbing with a clean cloth wet with turpentine or the hereinafter mentioned solvent mixture. This may be the only treatment necessary, If not, then proceed with the method given for dry stains. For dry stains, saturate with the following solvent mixture: One part denatured alcohol One part benzene Then work out as much of the paint as possible with a dull knife. After repeating the above treatment several times, saturate the stain with the paint remover solvent and immediately rub the spot vigorously with a clean cloth saturated with strong, lukewarm soapsuds. Then subsequently rinse by sponging with a cloth wet with cold water. Fruits Fruit stains of practically all kinds can be removed by treatment with very hot water. Wet the stain well by applying a little hot water to the spot with a clean cloth. Scrape all excess pulp, if any, off the fabric with a dull knife. Then rub vigorously with a cloth wet with very hot water. (If the stain is very old or intense, it may be necessary to pour a little very hot water directly on the spot, following this treatment with the scraping and rubbing mentioned above. This treatment is not recommended for general use, because some discoloration usually results from the direct application of hot water to such fabrics.) If this treatment does not suffice, sponging after drying with a clean rag wet with carbon tetrachloride is the only further treatment recommended. Soap and water are not recommended, as they will more than likely set the stain and thereby cause a permanent discoloration of greater magnitude than the original stain. Drying the cloth by means of heat (such as the use of an iron) is also not recommended for the same reason. Grease and OH If an excessive amount of grease has been spilled on the material, as much as possible should be removed by scraping with a dull knife or spatula before any further treatment is attempted. Grease and oil stains may be removed by sponging and rubbing with a clean cloth wet with any one of several solvents, such as carbon tetrachloride, benzene, ether, or motor gasoline (free from tetraethyl lead). In general, carbon tetrachloride is the best grease remover. Care should be taken to use a clean portion of cloth to rub the stain. Several cloths may be necessary.	Ice Cream The same procedure is recommended for the removal of ice cream stains as that used in removing fruit stains. If the stain is persistent, rubbing the spot with a cloth wet with warm soapsuds may be used to some advantage after the initial treatment with hot water. This soap treatment should be followed by a rinsing, by rubbing with a clean cloth wet with cold water. After drying, a sponging with carbon tetrachloride will clear up the last traces of the stain. Ink (Writing) The composition of writing inks varies: therefore, it is impossible to find agents which are equally effective in removing all ink spots. In general, no ink spot can be completely removed from flat fabrics without injuring the goods. The following methods are recommended and are listed according to their relative efficiency: 1. Iron Rust Soap. Rub the soap into the stain with the fingers. Let stand about a minute and wipe off with dry cloth. Repeat the process until the wiping cloth no longer shows a stain. Then rinse by rubbing spot with cloth wet with cold water. 2. Ink Eradicator Solution No. 1 (Solution No. 2 cannot be used, since it changes the color of fabrics). Apply No. 1 Solution to the spot with eye dropper and then blot with blotting paper. Repeat process until a clean portion of blotting paper shows no stain. Then rinse by rubbing with clean cloth wet with cold water. 3. Saturated solution of oxalic acid. Use as outlined in 2. 4. Two per cent solution of sodium acid fluoride (Sodium bifluoride). Use same as 2. Iron Rust Rub the spot with a clean cloth saturated with warm soapsuds: rinse by rubbing with a cloth wet with cold water. After the fabric has dried, treat the remaining stain as if it were an ink spot, using methods outlined for the removal of ink spots. Lipstick The composition of different brands of lipsticks varies; therefore, some lipstick stains may be removed more easily than others. Apply a little carbon tetrachloride to the stain by means of a saturated cloth 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.