TM 9-2320-272-10
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Table 2-1. General Cleaning Instructions.
Cleaning Materials Used to Remove
Surface
Body
Cab Interior
(Metals)
Cab
Interior/Cab
Top
(Material)
Frame
Engine/
Transmission
Glass
Radiator
Oil/Grease
Grease-cleaning
compound, run-
ning water, and
damp or dry rags.
Grease cleaning
compound, and
damp or dry rags.
Saddle soap,
warm water, soft
brush, and dry
rags.
Grease-cleaning
compound, rinsed
with running
water, and rags.
Mixed solution, 1
part grease-clean-
ing compound, 4
parts drycleaning
solvent, running
water, and rags.
Glass cleaning
solution and
clean, dry rags.
Not applicable.
Salt/Mud/Dust/Debris
High pressure water,
soapy warm water, soft
brush, and damp or dry
rags.
Damp and dry rags.
Soft brush, soapy warm
water, and damp or dry
rags.
High pressure water,
soapy warm water, wire
brush, and damp or dry
rags.
High pressure water,
soapy warm water, soft
wire brush, and damp or
dry rags.
Glass cleaning solution
and clean, dry rags.
Low pressure water, air,
soapy warm water, and
damp or dry rags.
Surface Rust/Corrosion
Corrosion-removing com-
pound, bristle brush, dry
rags, and lubricating
oil.*
Corrosion-removing com-
pound, bristle brush, dry
rags, and lubricating
oil.*
Not applicable.
Corrosion-removing com-
pound, wire brush, dry
rags, and lubricating
oil.*
Bristle brush, warm
soapy water, and dry
rags.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
d.
General Guidelines.
Table 2-1 provides a general guideline to cleaning
materials used in removing contaminants from various vehicle surfaces.
2-8. CLEANING INSTRUCTION AND PRECAUTIONS (Contd)
* After cleaning, apply light grade of lubricating oil to unprotected surfaces to prevent
continued rust.