Honda Vehicle Owner's Manual page 292

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Roof Antenna
Your vehicle is equipped with a roof
antenna on the rear centre of the
roof. If you use a ''drive-through'' car
wash, make sure you remove the
antenna first by turning it by hand.
This prevents the antenna from
being damaged by the car wash
brushes.
Afterward, reinstall the antenna and
tighten it securely by hand.
Waxing
Always wash and dry the whole
vehicle before waxing it. You should
wax your vehicle, including the metal
trim, whenever water sits on the
surface in large patches. It should
form into beads or droplets after
waxing.
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 vehicle
when it is new.
Exterior Care
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 vehicle if
the finish does not have its original
shine after using a wax.
Cleaning tar, insects, etc. with
removers also takes off the wax.
Remember to re-wax those areas,
even if the rest of the vehicle does
not need waxing.
Appearance Care
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