398 ^CARRIAGES. 



ions, and whip removed, the inside of the carriage wiped 

 out, and the curtains fastened down, sprinkle water on the 

 body of the carriage with the watering-pot until all of 

 the mud is washed off, by the action of the water alone, 

 without having recourse to rubbing, and until you are 

 sure that no grit remains. 



2. "Wash the whole body with the sponge w^hich is kept 

 for this purpose, using as much water as possible, and rub- 

 bing very lightly, continuing the operation until the water 

 runs from the body perfectly clear. 



8. Wet the chamois skin which is used for the body, 

 and wring it out as dry as possible. This will soften it so 

 that it cannot scratch the varnish. Use this to absorb the 

 water which has been left after washing, wringing it out 

 as often as may be necessary. Continue this until the 

 bod}^ is dry. Do not rub it with the chamois skin, and 

 do not use the skin, nor any substitute for it, when dry 

 and stiff. 



4. Pursue the same course with the running gear, (the 

 wheels, springs, etc.,) as has been specified for the body, 

 but la}^ aside the sponge, and the chamois skin which were 

 used for the body, and use for this portion the ones de- 

 signed for it. Be careful to wash the wheels in such a 

 manner as to throw as little water as possible on the body, 

 and, whenever any does strike it, remove it at once as 

 before directed. Do not apply soap to any part of the car- 

 riage, or even a sponge which has been used with soap, as 

 it will destroy your varnish. 



6. Having removed all the dirt, and thoroughly dried 

 the carriage, pajdng particular attention to those parts 

 where iron is likely to rust if any water is left, rub up the 

 plate with a bit of dry chamois skin kept for the purpose, 

 adding a little dry whiting where necessary, though if the 

 plate is never allowed to become much tarnished there will 



