Honda Civic Owners Manual: Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they may be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and clean water.
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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when you want to repair the painted surface of the parts made of resin. |
Cleaning the Window
Wipe using a glass cleaner
Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road contaminants. When necessary, as early as possible use a sponge and mild detergent to wipe away these contaminants. Do not use a stiff brush or harsh chemicals (including some commercial wheel cleaners). These can damage the protective finish on aluminum alloy wheels, resulting in corrosion. Depending on the type of finish, the wheels also may lose their luster or appear burnished. To avoid water stains, wipe the wheels dry with a cloth while they are still wet.
Applying Wax
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle's paint from
the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle's paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary
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Fogged Exterior Light Lenses
The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights, etc.) may fog
temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car
wash.
Dew condensation ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating,
and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire's sidewall). Using tires
of a
different size or construction can cause certain vehicle systems such as the ABS
and
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system to ...
