antenna does not need lubricating.
If you use a "drive-through" car
wash, make sure you turn the
stereo off first. This retracts the
antenna to prevent damage from
the brushes in the car wash.
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.
Aluminum Wheels
EX models
Clean your Honda's aluminum
alloy wheels as you do the rest
of the exterior. Wash them with
the same solution, and rinse
them thoroughly.
The wheels have a protective
clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum from corroding and
tarnishing. Using harsh chemicals,
including some commercial wheel
cleaners or stiff brushes can
damage this clear-coat. Only use a
mild detergent and soft brush or
sponge to clean the wheels.
Paint Touch-Up
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
Appearance Care
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