Care of Coachwork
The true enthusiast mostly wants to take care
of his vehicle himself, however, the simplest
jobs require some knowledge in order to be
done correctly. The tool kit (Figure 22)
contains all items which you need for
maintenance and minor repairs. The Isetta
washing requires some care and should be
performed by observing the rules outlined as
follows. Chassis and lower part of body
should first be flushed with water from a low
pressure open end hose, to soak off the dirt,
and afterwards a brush should be used. Long
lasting dirt accumulations and dust, often
containing chemical ingredients, would injure
the lacquer. The washing of the varnished
areas should therefore be done when cold,
never wash or polish the Isetta in the direct
rays of sun or while the body is still hot from
having been exposed to sunshine. Apply an
even spray of clear water on the exterior
finish until dirt is soaked off. Do not allow a
strong jet of water hitting the varnished
surface.
Using plenty of water, dirt should be removed
with a clean sponge (fig. 23), the latter being
cleaned at short intervals. Next use the
wrung-out sponge to wipe off all drops of
water and then rub the lacquer dry with a
clean, soft chamois to avoid water spots
(figure 24). Only in case water alone should
not do the cleaning, the finish may be treated
at times with lukewarm water, soapy water (1
to 2 per cent) or shampoos, as the varnish
would become brittle by using them regularly.
After soapy water or shampoo treatment
wash the body thoroughly with clear water
and polish with "Special BMW Hard-gloss
Polish" (figure 25).
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