Airstream NTERSTATE - Manual (Page 60)

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INTERIOR (continued)
Sink
Cleaning can be accomplished using mild liquid detergent with a soft cloth. Rinse
carefully and dry. Silver polish will leave spots that cannot be removed. A complete
Home Owners Guide for your sinks is supplied in your Owner’s Folder. The acrylic top
should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Never use abrasives on the sink or its cover.
Metal Interior Skin
The metal interior skin is coated with a baked on acrylic coating. Use soft rags or wash
mitts always moving lengthwise with the grain of the aluminum. NEVER rub hard on
the coating. Oil, grease, dust and dirt may be removed by washing with a 5% solution
in water of commonly used commercial and industrial detergents. Cleaning should be
followed by a thorough clean water rinse. Drying the metal with a chamois or a soft
cloth may prevent spots and streaks. WHEN WASHING OR WAXING THE METAL,
ALWAYS WIPE “WITH” THE GRAIN OF THE METAL.
After cleaning and drying, a good grade of nonabrasive automotive paste or liquid wax
once a year will increase the life of the finish and help remove minor scratched and
abrasions. It will also protect the metal from minor scratches and make subsequent
cleaning easier.
If a substance is found on the coating that cannot be removed by normal washing pro-
cedures, Airstream recommends using DX 330 Acryli-Clean made by PPG Industries.
Follow all directions and warnings on the product container. Acryli-Clean should be
used by trained personnel only, using the proper equipment under controlled condi-
tions. Use the Acryli-Clean as sparingly as possible to remove oil or grease. Rinse with
cool water immediately after use.
CAUTION : ABRASIVE POLISHES OR CLEANING SOLVENTS ARE TOO STRONG
AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED. RINSE ALL GRIT FROM SURFACE PRIOR TO
WASHING. Use soft rags or wash mitts always moving lengthwise with the metal.
NEVER rub hard on the coating. Even the softest rag will damage the coating if
excessive pressure is applied.
Fabric Cleaning
Use an automotive upholstery shampoo product or the foam from a mild detergent.
With either method, pretest a small area before proceeding. Use professional furniture
cleaner when an overall soiled condition is reached.
Front Privacy Drape
Unsnap the drapes to remove. Wash on gentle cycle.
Shades
Nightshades are lowered and raised by the bars running across the shade. Grasp in
the center of the bar or place hands evenly on the bar. Pull the bottom bar up or down
to open or close the shade. Rough roads and long trips may cause the pleated shades
to move slightly during travel. Tensions on the strings at the sides of the shades adjust
the ease of operation and their ability to stay up during travel. Do not over-tighten as
this may cause the string to break, requiring service.
A feather duster or the soft-bristled brush often found as part of vacuum cleaner at-
tachments, are recommended for cleaning the pleated shades. The longevity of the
pleated shades will be increased if the shades are closed, glass shows, when your
vehicle is stored.