The air in there

NEWS photo Alka Wakefield

ACCURATE IMPORT techniclan Martin Oram checks the air-conditioning unit on a vehicle in for a springtime tune-up. As the warm weather is just around the corner, its a good idea to have your vehicle's air-conditicn-

Spring

clean

your vehicie the right way

Always use the proper cleaners

AH SPRING! The birds are singing, the trees are budding.

But your car doesn't look too thrilled. It’s been a long, dirty winter, although nothing a good spring cleaning can't fix. The question is: where to begin and with what? Car Care Council of — the Automotive Industries Association of Canada warns that the wrong cleaners can do more harm than good.

For years the cleaner of choice by many of use has been dishwashing liquid or other houschold detergents, which is handy and relatively inexpensive. The experts tell us, however, that these prod- ucts are far too concentrated. On newer cars, they empha- size, the clear-coat finish can be dulled with improper washing. Most manufacturers of car cleaning products now offer special products for washing, cleaning and pro- tecting the vehicle exterior with the new type finishes.

The wrong cleaner or wax can dull the clear-coat finish. Along with winter muck, tires and wheels also get cov- ered with brake dust. This black dust, prevalent with the new non-asbestos disc brake pads, can be difficult to way away, according to the Council. New products made specifically for wheel and tire cleaning, speed the clean-up process without damaging the bright finish on wheels.

If it seems there’s a specif- ic cleaner for every inch of your car, you .are correct. Even the vinyl top is at risk if you apply the wrong product. Many owners make the mis- take of using interior cleaners on the vinyl! top.

Although this mistake is not irrevocable, applying the right products the first time will save clbow grease, : money and possibly, your top.

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