Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 122, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1913 — AUTOMOBILE NOTES. [ARTICLE]

AUTOMOBILE NOTES.

How to Keep Your Gar "in Good Condi* tion at AO Times. To wash a car properly with soap first dissolve in a pall of water sufficient soap to make a good suds. Then in the washing operation use the suds, sopping It on from the sponge Instead of Tubbing the soap on a wet sponge of, what is worse, rubbing it on the surface of the car. Before applying the suds the car should be rinsed thoroughly with water, using a gentle stream. This is important, as all particles of grit and dirt must be removed from the surface before applying the sponge. Apply the suds liberally where the parts are dirty; then rinse off with clear water and a fresh sponge, flowing the water below the sponge to Insure that any grit and dirt that may be left on the surface' are washed away before the sponge has a chance to pick It up and scratch the surface. -After the final sponging the surface should be dried with a clean, wet chamois. In washing the chassis the same method is in order, except that it may be necessary to use stronger suds. Where cars are in use over oily or muddy roads frequent washing is necessary, and this washing should be done as soon as possible after the car leaves the road, as when this oil or mud dries on the car it is very difficult to remove and will damage the varnish, it being impossible under certain oil and mud conditions to remove all the stains. In this connection it is important that neither the bonnet nor radiator is washed while It is hot, as to do so will dull the luster, ruining It in a very short time. Another point which should be given attention is that the same sponge should not be used for washing both the body and the chassis. Both sponges should be of the best quality, care being taken at all times to keep them clean and in proper condition.