Re: Stainless Steel Cleaning

["Richard" <dmc_driver@xxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, wmack <wmack@xxxx> wrote:
> I took the opportunity on this fine early spring today, to wash all
the dirt, 
> mud, and salt off my car.
> I have noticed on my hood that I have accumulated a couple of spots
of tar. 
> How can I go about removing the tar off my hood without wrecking the
finish on 
> the car?
> 
> Thanks
> Willie Mack
> Vin 5043


The greatest thing about a stainless steel car is that there in no
"finish" to wreck, assuming yours isn't painted or has clear-coat
applied to it. The DMC manual actually says you may use gasoline or
white mineral spirits to clean tough stains on the car exterior. 
(sounds kind of funny, try that on any other car!) Basically any
NON-ABRASIVE cleaner will work. I use glass cleaner such as Windex to
clean my car and it works great for most stains. Whatever works good
to clean your kitchen sink will work good on a Delorean! It's bare
metal, after all. I've even heard of people using oven cleaner for
really tough tar and tree-sap stains. Stainless steel does scratch
easily so just make sure you avoid using steel-wool (it contains iron
which will embed in the S.S. and rust), or any abrasive (gritty)
cleaners. Hope this helps

Richard
5853