Appearance Care - Acura 1995 NSX Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Power Antenna Cleaning
Twice a year, clean the antenna mast
with a dry cloth and mild detergent.
Scrub the antenna in upward strokes
to avoid bending it. Rinse with water.
Make sure the antenna works
smoothly by turning the stereo off
and on several times with the ignition
switch ON (II). The antenna does not
need lubricating.
If you use a "drive-through" car wash,
make sure you turn the stereo off
first. This retracts the antenna to
prevent damage from the car wash
brushes.
Waxing
Always wash and dry the whole car
before waxing it. You should wax
your car, including the metal trim,
whenever water sits on the surface in
large patches. It should form into
beads or droplets after waxing.
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You should use a quality liquid or
paste wax. Apply it according to the
instructions on the container. In
general, there are two types of
products:
Waxes - A wax coats the finish and
protects it from damage by exposure
to sunlight, air pollution, etc. You
should use a wax on your NSX when
it is new.
Polishes - Polishes and cleaner/
waxes can restore the shine to paint
that has oxidized and lost some of its
shine. They normally contain mild
abrasives and solvents that remove
the top layer of the finish. You should
use a polish on your NSX if the finish
does not have its original shine after
using a wax.
Exterior Care
Cleaning tar, insects, etc. w i t h remov-
ers also takes off the wax. Remember
to re-wax those areas, even if the rest
of the car does not need waxing.
Aluminum Wheels
Clean your Acura's aluminum alloy
wheels as you do the rest of the
exterior. Wash them with t h e same
solution, and rinse them thoroughly.
The wheels have a protective clear-
coat that keeps the aluminum from
corroding and tarnishing. Using
harsh chemicals, including some
commercial wheel cleaners, or stiff
brushes can damage this clear-coat.
Only use a mild detergent and soft
brush or sponge to clean t h e wheels.

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