Rwecked
02-29-2004, 06:28 AM
I bought is just as it was getting cold so I haven't had a chance to give it a good ol' handwash up until yesterday. It's just been a few automated carwashes to keep the salt from building up.
Here are some of my observations:
1. That grill holds a bit of water. I opened my hood after I was done to wipe down a few things and when I went to drop the hood, the grill puked all over the bumper. Go back and grab the "shammy".
2. The rear windows also hold a but a water. They "bleed" for a while, dripping water down the side for what seems like forever. Grab the "shammy" and try to soak up as much as possible.
3. The hatch also hides its fair share of dirt and water. Definitly have to open her up to clean and dry in there.
4. I have the HFP aka GFX kit and getting to those exhaust tips to poilsh them up is tight.
5. The "weather stripping" Honda uses for the kit is very good. It comes out really clean. I was afraid it would pick up a few stains but it came out squeaky.
6. The interior was no more challenging to clean than other cars I've done. I did notice that the driver's side mat does not provide enough protection for the carpeting. There was a nice salty patch under the gas pedals that I had to work out.
7. I also have the faux carbon fiber trim kit which meant I had to be careful where I was applying the dash/vinyl cleaning products. No big deal.
Overall, I'd say it was okay. My Type R was easier to clean (side windows flush with body, no grill, rims and rear glass were a bitch, though).
Like I said it was my first hand wash with this car so maybe I was a little over analytical. But now that I've had a chance to really get in there and learn about the car's subtle quirks and such, I've got my wash system in place.
So fresh, so clean. Will get pics up as soon as possible.
Thanks
Here are some of my observations:
1. That grill holds a bit of water. I opened my hood after I was done to wipe down a few things and when I went to drop the hood, the grill puked all over the bumper. Go back and grab the "shammy".
2. The rear windows also hold a but a water. They "bleed" for a while, dripping water down the side for what seems like forever. Grab the "shammy" and try to soak up as much as possible.
3. The hatch also hides its fair share of dirt and water. Definitly have to open her up to clean and dry in there.
4. I have the HFP aka GFX kit and getting to those exhaust tips to poilsh them up is tight.
5. The "weather stripping" Honda uses for the kit is very good. It comes out really clean. I was afraid it would pick up a few stains but it came out squeaky.
6. The interior was no more challenging to clean than other cars I've done. I did notice that the driver's side mat does not provide enough protection for the carpeting. There was a nice salty patch under the gas pedals that I had to work out.
7. I also have the faux carbon fiber trim kit which meant I had to be careful where I was applying the dash/vinyl cleaning products. No big deal.
Overall, I'd say it was okay. My Type R was easier to clean (side windows flush with body, no grill, rims and rear glass were a bitch, though).
Like I said it was my first hand wash with this car so maybe I was a little over analytical. But now that I've had a chance to really get in there and learn about the car's subtle quirks and such, I've got my wash system in place.
So fresh, so clean. Will get pics up as soon as possible.
Thanks