8th Gen Honda Civic2006 and up is the 8th Generation Honda Civic. It adds a new look to the Civic line-up. A really smooth front end separates it from previous generations while still carrying the reliability of the Civic name.
My wife used to work with a lady whose son was a chemical engineer who said to use Woolite for washing your car. I have used it for many years with great results. I have had several black cars and have had lots of people ask how I keep them so shiny. I usually wash the car twice (you wash your hair twice, don't you?). The first time lightly, and from top to bottom as someone else suggested, the second time scrub a little more, that way the grit doesn't scratch the paint. If you are really picky change the wash water between washes. Do the wheels last but not with the same sponge/cloth/whatever you use on the paint. When you do the final rinse, take the nozzle off the hose and let the water form a sheeting action to thoroughly rinse the car. For the dash/interior surfaces use clear water, Armor All looks artificially shiny, attracts dust and probably intensifies the effects of the sun. A custom fit sunshade from anythinghondaonline really helps, too.
Hey guys, just wanted to say thanks for all the advice (and for the sticky)! 1500 miles so far, and loving every new mile that goes on it. Keep up the suggestions!
PS. I tried to "fix" that ding by globbing on a huge amount of touch-up paint and then wet-sanding it down with ultra-fine sandpaper. Still came out looking worse than if I'd just stuck a light coat over the original ding and not fretted about it anymore. Live and learn.
For years, I have used products on my BMWs, Range Rovers, and Volvos from Griot's (griotsgarage.com). They have an extensive line of quality chemicals, waxes, and devices to maintain your vehicle.
so can someone please please please offer me some advice on a cheap way to cover it/buffer it/ whatever it
Though not cheap, rather than do an expensive repair, I'd buy the front lip to cover it up. If not, I've used touch-up paint for scrapes on my Altima. Judging by your photos, you'd probably need a lot of touch-up paint.
can anyone post a little mock up list of when you should do maintenence to the engine? ie changing fluids/hoses/spark plugs? I want to make sure my baby lasts forever!
I work for a honda dealer
every 10k the recommend having the brakes cleaned and adjusted to prevent caliper lock up and they lube the door latches and seals, rotate the tire just basics
every 30k they recommend changing all the fluids replacing the air filter and the ac filters behind passenger side dash.
no real tune up till about 110k when the plugs and stuff get changed.
Griot's Garage has an outstanding line of car care products. I've used them on my high end cars for over 10 years now (Volvos, Land Rovers, and BMWs), and now I use Griot's on my Civic Hybrid. See them at www.griotsgarage.com.
someone dinged me today with their door in a parking lot. I don't know exactly when it happened, but now there's a sizeable chip in the paint and a bit of a dent in the panel. The car is four days old. Unbelievable. Guess that's just the way it goes sometimes.
This is why you don't be lazy and you park at the bottom of the parking lot and walk a bit further to avoid people parking beside you. At least, thats what I do. No dings yet.
I am the happy owner of a new 06 Civic LX (23 Kms on delivery) in Silver. Do I need to put a coat of wax on it right away? I live here in rainy Vancouver and if I do't do it now, it will be spring before I have the chance. I'm just not sure what the dealer prep involved or it it included wax.
I am the happy owner of a new 06 Civic LX (23 Kms on delivery) in Silver. Do I need to put a coat of wax on it right away? I live here in rainy Vancouver and if I do't do it now, it will be spring before I have the chance. I'm just not sure what the dealer prep involved or it it included wax.
I put 3 coats of acrylic paint sealant on my wife's black 06 Civic EX Coupe the day we got it. Hilo's pretty rainy too. Think we average about 130 inches/year making it the rainiest city in the U.S. Talk about fighting waterspots, sometime I wipe down her car twice a day and put on either a fresh coat of sealant or gloss enhancer weekly. Tough to maintain a black car in Hilo.
I put 3 coats of acrylic paint sealant on my wife's black 06 Civic EX Coupe the day we got it. Hilo's pretty rainy too. Think we average about 130 inches/year making it the rainiest city in the U.S. Talk about fighting waterspots, sometime I wipe down her car twice a day and put on either a fresh coat of sealant or gloss enhancer weekly. Tough to maintain a black car in Hilo.
WOW, & Thanks! I've never heard of that. Do you recommend any brands and is there any trick to it?
hadent seen this mentioned yet.. as far as what to use for scrubbin your car down in a wash... after many trials with different clothes and sponges ive concluded the sheep skin hand mits are the easiest on your clear coat. and rinse it quite often... one spec of grit in there or any type of scrubber will leave you a nice little scuff. buy a really good chamois too if youre plannin to wipe it down. hope this isnt repeating anything... didnt read the entire thread..
