Honda Car Forum

Just bought a Honda Civic and I am surprised not to find any
information in the owner's manual about caring for the exterior.

I know that any good quality wash and wax will do the job (well, I
assume so, anyway). But my question is:

I recall with previous new cars (Nissan) that they said NOT to wax it
for x amount of time. Not sure why, and maybe my memory is failing me,
maybe they didn't say that. But does anyone know?

Is it good to wax your new Honda right away, or should you wait x
amount of time, or ?

Also any suggestions as to type of wash and wax - maybe from previous
owner's manuals? - would be welcome. Thanks.

p.s. No, I did not pay extra for the clear coat or whatever sealant
paint protection.

Before worrying about waiting, check when the car was built.


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> Just bought a Honda Civic and I am surprised not to find any
> information in the owner's manual about caring for the exterior.
>
> I know that any good quality wash and wax will do the job (well, I
> assume so, anyway). But my question is:
>
> I recall with previous new cars (Nissan) that they said NOT to wax it
> for x amount of time. Not sure why, and maybe my memory is failing me,
> maybe they didn't say that. But does anyone know?
>
> Is it good to wax your new Honda right away, or should you wait x
> amount of time, or ?
>
> Also any suggestions as to type of wash and wax - maybe from previous
> owner's manuals? - would be welcome. Thanks.
>
> p.s. No, I did not pay extra for the clear coat or whatever sealant
> paint protection.