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Car Forum / Honda Cars / September 2004Can you wax a 'new' Civic?
Bought 04 Civic EX in March. First new car in 15 years. Silver. Friend told me not to wax it for three or four months. I remember in the 'old days' this was 'common knowledge' (or an urban myth!) but is it true with today's paints and finishes? Car still looks good, but water does not 'bead up' and run off. Is it even necessary? Any specific product you've had good results with. Friend recommends McQuire or something like that... and only on cold metal (before car is run.). Any advice appreciated Thanks, Al >Bought 04 Civic EX in March. First new car in 15 years. Silver. Friend told >me not to wax it for three or four months. I remember in the 'old days' this [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >or something like that... and only on cold metal (before car is run.). Any >advice appreciated I'm pretty sure that wax makes the finish look terrific and that it makes water bead up. The wax may protect bare metal that might be exposed due to stone chips. And importantly, waxing improves bonding between owner and car. But I have great doubt that car wax protects modern finishes, that it restores "natural oils", that it defends against oxidation, and that it protects from the sun. Car wax contains solvents. You can smell them! Solvents are aggressive and can be harmful to the finish, especially new finishes. If you wax a car that does not have a clearcoat, the compounds in the wax will remove part of the paint -- which you can plainly see because the pad will take on the color of the paint. Looks great, but costs you a thin layer of your paint! So I would not wax a new car for a few months. After that, wax it if you want... it's a good way to ensure you get the surface real clean of any harmful bird poo or tree sap. Besides that, don't believe everything you hear about the benefits. H. I wax all my new hondas when I get them home. Use zymoil wax it is water based. > Any specific product you've had good results with. Friend recommends McQuire > or something like that... and only on cold metal (before car is run.). Any > advice appreciated I took my Accord to Shine Factory and had their top of the line treatment applied to the vehicle. It offers a warranty against discolouration of the paint and more (don't remember exactly what at this moment). It's been great, bird droppings and sap, just hose right off the vehicle, not labour intensive at all.  SignatureBrian http://www.cakesbydarlene.ca http://www.accesswave.ca/~orion Read the manual. Honda recommends that you wax your new car twice a year. > Bought 04 Civic EX in March. First new car in 15 years. Silver. Friend told > me not to wax it for three or four months. I remember in the 'old days' this [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Thanks, > Al >Read the manual. Honda recommends that you wax your new car twice a year. Yes, Honda knows how much you love your car, and it sure improves the appearance. Wax manufacturers recommend you wax your car 3 to 4 times a year. Some folks even say the more the better. That's fine, but that does not prove anything about protecting the finish. H. Nu Finish. Optical waxes are good for auto shows and that's about all. The trick with Nu Finish: don't rub, leave the polish alone until COMPLETELY dry, about 1/2 hour (most people don't let Nu Finish dry sufficiently and try to rub it off prematurely). The fewer times you "rub" your car's finish .. . the fewer the scratches and rub marks. Read C.U.'s Consumer Reports on auto wax & polishes. A fool and his/her money are soon parted. > Bought 04 Civic EX in March. First new car in 15 years. Silver. Friend told > me not to wax it for three or four months. I remember in the 'old days' this [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Thanks, > Al i had my 2004 accord ex done by the bestshop in the wash. d.c. area and the finish was twice as brilliant and the water beads like their was no tomorrow.well woth the $139 for a minor detail when they come to the home or office. > Bought 04 Civic EX in March. First new car in 15 years. Silver. Friend told > me not to wax it for three or four months. I remember in the 'old days' this [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Thanks, > Al |
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