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Old 2006-05-15, 08:45 PM   #2
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Congrats on the new wheels

Being that I invariably end up with black vehicles, the products I use work best on dark colors. Been using Mequires High Tech Yellow #26 for the past several years. Goes on easy and rubs back off easy...leaving a nice glossy 'wet looking' shine. If the vehicle isn't garaged, it needs to be re-applied every 3 months or so. If it starts to oxidize slightly, Meguires swirl remover works pretty well.

To get something that lasts longer when exposed to the elements 24/7, you'll probably need to use a product that doesn't go on or rub off as easily as the Meguires...but has much better durability.

Now a caveat...I haven't really looked into what's available for the past few years. It's very possible there's something new that lasts longer and goes on like a breeze. You might want to try a few searches for forums dedicated to your model. Bet you'd find tons of information on what's actually working best for owners of your model car

Added: Forgot to mention, I'd steer clear of the Simoniz protection for $400. When I bought my truck in 02, the dealer tried to sell me their version of what you're talking about (name escapes me atm). Anyway, because my truck is black...they insisted I should get this 'protection'...at a cost of $750. Long story short, I did have em do the work...but THEY paid for it

Everything I've ever read about those dealer applied paint protection products is that they certainly don't do any damage. But, they're nothing but a HUGE profit center for the dealer and provide no more protection than regular maintenance done by the owner. Honda vehicles have pretty good fit and finish, take your new ride home...give it a bath and a wax job and enjoy it

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