Do It Yourself Parts

Summer is coming soon! The flowers have come out of the frozen ground. You can hear the birds chirping in the early mornings and it is actually light out on the drive in to work! And your Honda……It looks like a pretzel with all of that salt on it from winter. Now it is time to give your Honda some TLC!

Follow these simple instructions to get the best results from your car wash experience (your Honda will thank you!).

Choose a shady spot to wash your Honda
Check to make sure the windows and doors are closed
Follow instructions for car wash soap mix (make sure to use carwash soap mix not dish or other type as it may damage your Honda’s finish. Warm water is usually recommended for best results)
Rinse off entire car to remove excess surface dirt. Start with the roof and work your way down to the tires
Lather up a car wash sponge, soft terry towel or car wash mitt (these work awesome!). Start with washing the roof then rinse it off before you start on the rest of the car.
Repeat this process for each side of the Honda. Then do the same for the front and the rear of the car.
Don’t forget to wash and rinse off the rims and tires while washing each side for the Honda
Rinse the entire Honda one last time to make sure that it is clean.
Dry the car with a chamois (synthetic or natural) or a soft towel, again starting with the roof. (tip-laying the towel flat on the car then dragging it along the surface works very well on the hood, roof and trunk areas.)
When the car is dry go over the windows again with a wet towel then dry with a clean towel, rag or wadded up newspaper. (you can use a glass cleaner at this point as well)
At this point you are ready to apply a coat of wax if desired. Follow the directions on your favorite wax product to get the best results possible. (tip-when the wax has been removed letting it cure in the heat or sun will make all that hard work last even longer)
Keep in mind – if you are waxing you will get the best results if you pick a week where there are a few hot sunny days following to allow the wax to cure. That way you can enjoy all of your hard work for months to come. (Tip – check out our detail supply coupon to get professional results)