Winter survival for cars includes cleaning It not Just the It who survive but also the most informed That adage is par ticuiarly applicable to you and your auto mobile as the winter months approach Whether winter brings hot sun and salt air sleet snow or acid rain all can wreak havoc with a car s finish if it has not been properly protected against the elements Here are some suggestions to help you prepare your car for the months ahead First take a critical look at the car ex lerior See any rust spots chips or scrat dies remember that rust forms at the site of tiny chips and scratches in he paint s finish and you may want to have these touched up before preparing the car for winter The interior of the car can be a mobile living and dining area especially if you spend hours each day in traffic This places special importance on keeping the interior clean and fresh Dust and vacuum the tenor using the appropriate vacuum attachments as a pre ludc to cleaning vinyl upholstery carpet padded dashboards and kick panels A specialty cleaner quickly removes soil stains grease and grime from these areas Finish by attaching J Wax Car Wash to remove dirt grime salt and grease Start with the car s roof and finish with the fen ders and wheels and wipe the surface proceeding until the entire body of the car has been washed When the car is clean and has been thoroughly rinsed dry it with a chamois or soft clean cloth Now youre ready to give the car its protection against winter elements with an automotive polish A selection of J Wax automotive polishes is available The choices include liquids and presoftened paste Base your selection on the condition of the car finish weathered or likenew and the type of application you prefer J Wax Camu finish restorer is suggested if the car has not been waxed for some time or if it is heavily oxidized Kit Cleaner Wax a paste is especially recommended for car finishes that are likenew or slightly weathered Liquid Kit offers he protection and deep cleaning of the presoftened paste in an use liquid form Both have a high concentration of quality waxes to provide outstanding durability and gloss Whatever the product chosen it always a good idea to carefully read and follow the label instructions Most can be applied in sun or shade Remember a little polish goes a long way and you only make the task a tedious one by being too generous with the polish For thorough cleaning it is usually best to work with firm circular over lap ping strokes Rinse the occasionally in clear water to remove picked up grit and grime Buff the dried polish using clean dry cloths Fold and turn these frequently as dried produce is picked up and exchange them for clean ones as needed Finally step back for a second critical look at your car Proud of its clean good looks You should be It ready to stand up to the elements no matter what winter serves in the way of weather For a free copy of CAR CARE a 15page booklet send a postcard with your request to Mary Ann Peach Consumer Education Manager Johnson Wax PO Box 567 Dcpt Racine REAL GARAGE AUTO REPAIR STATION offers SAFETY CHECKS BRAKE DISC DRUM MACHINING VALVE MACHINING IB ssTairotAP ateMUESBUGTS TBfraauwsnraem 8731550 Ever wonder if youre paying too much for car insurance Ask one of your neighbors about State Farm s low rates and fast dependable service Then give me a call JAN Unit anuria Wednesday October 3 CC3 MEET THE SALES SERVICE TEAM MOMMY TO THURSDAY SAM TO PM