Exterior Care
Waxing
Always wash and dry the whole
car before waxing it. You should
wax your car, including the metal
trim, whenever water sits on the
surface in large patches. It should
form into beads or droplets after
waxing.
You should use a quality liquid or
paste wax. Apply it according to
the instructions on the container.
In general, there are two types of
products:
Waxes - A wax coats the finish
and protects it from damage by
exposure to sunlight, air
pollution, etc. You should use a
wax on your Honda when it is
new.
Polishes - Polishes and cleaner/
waxes can restore the shine to
paint that has oxidized and lost
some of its shine. They normally
contain mild abrasives and
solvents that remove the top
layer of the finish. You should use
a polish on your Honda if the
finish does not have its original
shine after using a wax.
Cleaning tar, insects, etc. with
removers also takes off the wax.
Remember to rewax those areas,
even if the rest of the car does not
need waxing.
Touch-Up Paint
Your dealer has touch-up paint to
match your car's color. The color
code is printed on a sticker on the
driver's doorjamb. Take this code
to your dealer so you are sure to
get the correct color.
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