Exterior Care for your Honda
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Other than buying a home, buying yourself a new Honda is the most expensive purchase you will have to make. As the seasons change, the outside of your Honda can take a beating, resulting in a lot of wear and tear that only worsens if you are properly maintaining the outside of your Honda. The good news is there are a few simple things you can do to prevent any tarnish to your vehicle, such as waxing, cleaning, easy repairs, and quick maintenance. You should make exterior car care part of your car care routine, which will help improve your Honda's value if you plan on trading it in. Here at Pearson Honda, we have provided you with a few exterior car care tips which help keep your Honda running in top shape. If you need Honda maintenance, make your appointment with our experts here at Pearson Honda!
Keep your Honda clean
One of the best Honda tips we can give you is to ensure that the outside of your vehicle is clean and polished. Be sure to go to a car wash frequently for your Honda, or you can do it yourself at home with a bucket of soap and water. This will remove any sort of debris and prevent your Honda from rusting. If you are doing it yourself, be sure to find yourself a nice and shady spot so you can work better. It is best to wash your Honda in the morning or evening when there is not much sun if you can't wash your car in the shade. Once the entire surface is wet and soapy, and spray it with a hose with a spray nozzle. Dip your sponge into the bucket and begin the process by scrubbing down the roof of your car.
Dry your Honda after washing
Once you are done washing your Honda, you must ensure that you dry it well. You can dry your Honda with a soft cloth and a clean towel that you will only use for drying off your vehicle. Better still, you might want to invest in a set of microfiber towels or chamois. If you go with chamois to dry off your Honda, know that they are leather cloths designed to soak up water much better than microfiber cloths while preventing any water spots.
Apply protection
Once you have dried off your Honda, be sure to pour, or dab some vinyl and rubber protectant onto a clean rag and start wiping down any vinyl, plastic, or rubber parts on the exterior of your Honda. Be sure also to include your doors and window moldings, trim, rearview mirrors, and tires. You are going to want to wipe down your Honda in a circular motion so that you are getting complete coverage. You're going to need to wait for all the protectant to be absorbed so the surface will look and feel dry. Then take a new rag and wipe down all of the parts of your Honda that we have mentioned above.
Wax your Honda
When you apply wax to your Honda, you will help protect the paint and finish of your vehicle. Wax will also help protect your Honda's exterior from UV rays, salt, splattered insects, and bird droppings while also allowing it to look shiny and new. You can get wax in several forms, including paste, liquid, or cream. There is a lot of debate as to which wax is best, but if you ask the experts, most will go with a carnauba-based wax. Applying wax to your Honda will typically last you around six to eight weeks. Before you use your wax, either dip an applicator pad into the wax container if you have a paste or creme or pour a small amount onto a pad if it's a liquid. You will find that most waxes are sold with applicator pads, but they can also be purchased separately. When it comes time to apply the wax, apply it to one section of your Honda at a time and avoid anything that is plastic or rubber.
Get your Honda exterior supplies at Pearson Honda
No matter what you use to clean your Honda, you can get your exterior car care supplies here at Pearson Honda. It's here where you will find all of the latest waxes and cleaning solutions that will make your Honda looking shiny and new. Do you need service for your Honda? Our team can help you with that too! Pearson Honda specializes in oil changes, tire rotations, and getting your fluids topped off! We can even perform some advanced repairs, such as a complete transmission repair! You can even make your appointment for your Honda right here on our website!
