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p16 economist sunthe tribune thursday april 23 1998 wash bird droppings and bugs immediately off your vehicle both eat awy at the finish spring has sprung the grass is riz i wonder where the birdies is you know where theyre going to be as soon as you wash your car bird droppings have a high acid content so they are one of the worst threats to your cars finish along with tree sap and spills of gasoline or other automotive fluids these are things you should wash off immediately paints have changed over the years and car care products have changed with them use the right cleaner for your car inside and out to get the best results for example a vinyl cleaner for inside the car will have some additives to help your dash resist cracking on a hot summers day but you want a different formulation for a vinyl roof to resist rain and dust touch up any scratches or dents right away corrosion hapr nebl butpigien i ckmmimn i bbja t mm mynmmmm- mbsiiliteiirtc v 1998 ford contour se sport and mercury mystique ls sport l 24month lease with 281552915 down or equivalent trade limited time offer add automatic for 30 more a month 1998 escort se sedan or wagon 20 litre overhead cam engine child safety rear door locks power mirrors solartinted glass amfm stereo with four speakers remote driver keyless entry 6040 rear seats 1998 ford zx2 20 litre 16 valve zetec engine tachometer 6040 rear seat power mirrors amfm stereo with four premium speakers remote driver keyless entry solartinted glass low fuel warning 24hour roadside assistance rj or mercury dealer for your ada card worth up to 2506 in j discounts on vacation attractions across canada- yjiawjiv canada ht4lknt ttwwt fti mwt v 18882671996 signawre ford mercury or visit our web site it wwwfordcloffer dealers wise buyers read the legal copy new 1998 ford contour semercury mystique 15 sspeed manual transmission for monthly lute payment of j 199 bated on 24month lease from ford credit to qualified retail lessees on approved credit some conditions and a mileage restriction of 36000 km over two years apply 287s2975 down payment or equivalent trade required first months payment and security deposit required taxes of 1 1250 payable on 750 red carpet lease cash are additional purchase new 98 escort se sedan or wagonford zx2 hot package nonsport sspeed manual transmission for 13995514995 after 1000 cashback deducted taxes payable on full amount of purchase price before cashback deducted some conditions apply offers exclude freight 740740680680 licence insurance and all applicable taxes offers may change without notice dealer may sell or lease for less savings available from april 1 1998 to april 30 1999 and nwy be subject to conditions at some locations no purchase necessary available while supplies last limit 1 card per person see dealer for details on all offers ontario fmoa po box 2000 oakville ontario 16 5e4 pens fastest to bare metal so dont let there be any the seven or eight litres of paint on your car are all that stand between the rust demon and your car brake pads have changed too the new types of brake pad gener ate a black dust that can be difficult to clean there are special tire and wheel cleaners that will keep your wheels looking their best and if there is anything wrong like an underinflat- ed tire or wheels needing align ment youre more likely to spot it if you dont have to look through a screen of dirt and brake dust your cars interior is also worth attention some auto appraisers will tell you that a clean interior has more impact on the cars resale value than the exterior use the right products designed for automotive applications house hold cleaners are not designed for use in cars and may not give you the results you want in cars there are typically two types of stain protein and oil and grease protein stains need an enzyme treatment while the oil and grease stains call for a heavy duty shampoo containing decreasing agents dont neglect your windows your vision of the road is your best defence against accidents so dont let a cloudy windshield or back win dow put you in danger use a good quality commercial cleaner and cut it with rubbing alco hol if you must if any of that alco hol gets on your paint flush it away with lots of water as we move into spring and sum mer theres one more thing to think about bugs bugs are like bird droppings on your pairtt cor rosive and unsightly there are cleaners specifically formulated to remove bugs from your grill and bumpers and when youre cleaning your car pop the hood and flush the bugs off the front of your radiator bugs will reduce the ability of the radiator to reject heat be careful when youre doing this not to bend the fins on the radi- ator either use a hose to rinse away the bugs or use a wire brush carefully brushing side to side rather than up and down so to make sure your car has that special glow wash it once a week and give it a protective wax in the spring and fall make sure that the inside gets the same attention as the outside and rinse away any corrosive influ ences tree sap bird droppings automotive fluids as soon as possi ble using water