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BODYWORK

External metal embellishers  
Wash in suds of water, to wich a little detergent such as "Teepol" (2.5 to 3.0 cu. in. per gallon or 10 to 15 cm³ per litre), or a product of "Abel" car shampoo type has been added, preceded and followed by thorough rinsing with water.

After drying with a chamois leather, it is recommended that a product like "Abel Polishchrome" or other appropriate chrome-polishes, be applied as a protection for the polished metal finish.
Tar stains on the bodywork  
These should be removed as soon as possible.

Do not scrape off and do not use petrol or a stain remover for material, but a special tar remover, such as "BONNEX No. 2".
Polishing the paintwork  
It is recommended to carry out polishing at the end of winter. For this, the body must be perfectly clean and dry.

Use products that are only slightly abrasive, i.e. liquid polishes (e.g. "ABELISSIME") and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Slight damage to the paintwork  
Scratches and slight damages to the paintwork can be rectified at little cost without necessiating extensive respraying, by using aerosol cans of retouching paint, wich dries naturally.
These sprays, wich are sold commercially, exist in all Citroën shades. They are simple to use and all instructions are given on the packing.
Paint reference  
The paint reference is stencilled under the bonnet, on the upper part of the scuttle panel, on the R.H. side.

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