mfisher1967
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I own a 2007 Civic LX sedan, which is a dark blue color. Since the car was new I have washed it about every 2-3 weeks, usually with Meg's NXT wash. I rinse, use a microfiber mitt to apply the soap, rinse, apply more soap using a fresh bucket and then dry with microfiber towels. All mitts and towels are washed and dried after each use. I apply wax by hand using microfiber pads, then remove using clean microfiber towels. I have applied wax about every 2-3 months using either Rejex, NXT 2.0 or Klasse AIO.
This weekend I was out driving around after applying some Klasse AIO. Under my carport the paint looked pretty good, especially on the doors and panels. In the direct sunlight, however, I saw light swirls and holograms. These were really obvious on my hood, roof and trunk. I also have some minor/moderate etched H2O spots on my hood, roof and trunk. This car is my daily driver and is usually kept under my carport, but sits in an open lot during the day while I am at work.
I am fairly disappointed because I have always washed and waxed my car using high quality non-abrasive products. After all, what is the point of regular washing and waxing if the results are just not there? Would my car have fewer swirls and holograms if I had washed and waxed less? Perhaps I am doing something wrong? I am considering purchasing a PC 7424 to remove the swirls and holograms, but am left wondering if I will be chasing my tail trying to keep this car looking nice since it is kept outside. Any thoughts or feedback is both welcome and appreciated.
One last thing, why is wax not fully able to protect against bird bombs and H2O clear coat etching? It seems like it should.
This weekend I was out driving around after applying some Klasse AIO. Under my carport the paint looked pretty good, especially on the doors and panels. In the direct sunlight, however, I saw light swirls and holograms. These were really obvious on my hood, roof and trunk. I also have some minor/moderate etched H2O spots on my hood, roof and trunk. This car is my daily driver and is usually kept under my carport, but sits in an open lot during the day while I am at work.
I am fairly disappointed because I have always washed and waxed my car using high quality non-abrasive products. After all, what is the point of regular washing and waxing if the results are just not there? Would my car have fewer swirls and holograms if I had washed and waxed less? Perhaps I am doing something wrong? I am considering purchasing a PC 7424 to remove the swirls and holograms, but am left wondering if I will be chasing my tail trying to keep this car looking nice since it is kept outside. Any thoughts or feedback is both welcome and appreciated.
One last thing, why is wax not fully able to protect against bird bombs and H2O clear coat etching? It seems like it should.
Just about *everyone* except true Autopians mar/swirl the crap out of their cars by washing them. Hondas are *great* cars, but they are very well known to have soft, easily swirled clear coats.
but I remember looking through the back lot at a Chevy dealer a few summers ago when they were having model year-end incentives to clear the lots. There was a stand of woods adjoining the lot, and the cars parked at that end were just covered with bird crap and tree debris...ahh....nothing like a new car...