Waxed My 12 Year Old Honda Fit

[pktrkt]

Usually wax once in the spring/summer and once in the fall. Spring/summer is usually a paste or liquid wax (this time was Turtle Wax “super hard shell” paste) and the fall is usually a spray (Mother’s). Looks pretty good to me for 12 years in Ontario weather.

 

[The Critic]

It is impressive to see any darker colored Honda w/o clearcoat failure after 7-8 years. Do you garage your car?

 

[pktrkt]

Nope. My wife gets the garage for her white Mazda5 in the winter but we keep them in the driveway during the warmer months. I think it provides some evidence that regularly maintaining the paint can help. My parents ‘06 Honda Civic also hasn’t suffered from the clear coat failure and 90% of the Civics up here (from that gen) do.

 

[pktrkt]

Here’s a couple of brighter pics…

 

[PimTac]

Looks good.

 

[FZ1]

Usually wax once in the spring/summer and once in the fall. Spring/summer is usually a paste or liquid wax (this time was Turtle Wax “super hard shell” paste) and the fall is usually a spray (Mother’s). Looks pretty good to me for 12 years in Ontario weather.

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Beautiful job, man!

 

[Motu]

When my daughter was looking to buy a Fit I said ''Don't buy a red one !'' So she bought a red one. A colour we used to call Mitsubishi Pink.

 

[pktrkt]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

 

[Spyderman24_7]

Looks pretty good and I've always thought the Fit looks to be a decent hatch. Never read much about them, how is performance vs. economy?

 

[buster]

Looks good. Makes me want to throw my expensive detailing products in the trash after seeing this.

 

[02zx9r rev2]

Regular washing and waxing is key to paint/clear coat longevity, regardless of the product used

Looks really good

 

[pktrkt]

Looks good. Makes me want to throw my expensive detailing products in the trash after seeing this.

I know what you mean. Although I don’t own said expensive products, I often consider them but change my mind after seeing the results of the basic consumer product offerings.

 

[pktrkt]

Regular washing and waxing is key to paint/clear coat longevity, regardless of the product used

Looks really good

Agree 100%

 

[pktrkt]

Looks pretty good and I've always thought the Fit looks to be a decent hatch. Never read much about them, how is performance vs. economy?

Thanks! I love the Fit and was said to see it cancelled for NA along with various other small cars.

In terms of performance vs. economy I have no complaints, but in an ideal world it would have an extra 20hp or so (taking it from 117hp closer to 140hp). For day to day use, it’s great.

 

[buster]

I know what you mean. Although I don’t own said expensive products, I often consider them but change my mind after seeing the results of the basic consumer product offerings.

You made the right decision lol.

 

[odie]

Looks great ! How are the headlights ?

 

[02zx9r rev2]

Thanks! I love the Fit and was said to see it cancelled for NA along with various other small cars.

In terms of performance vs. economy I have no complaints, but in an ideal world it would have an extra 20hp or so (taking it from 117hp closer to 140hp). For day to day use, it’s great.

I know the feeling. I went from a 2012 Honda Insight with 98HP to a 2017 Accord Sport with 189HP.

But obviously the insight was a great commuter car. Averaged around 52mpg with it

 

[odie]

MAGIC SEATS ! No more Magic Seat for the '23 HR-V , not sure about other HONDA models . The '22 Ford Maverick and '22 Hyundai Santa Cruz have them . They've been a big help with large rand taller items .

 

[Rygrego]

Usually wax once in the spring/summer and once in the fall. Spring/summer is usually a paste or liquid wax (this time was Turtle Wax “super hard shell” paste) and the fall is usually a spray (Mother’s). Looks pretty good to me for 12 years in Ontario weather.

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One of the best cars I've ever owned. Drove it for ten years and then gave it to my son in 19, who drives it to this day.

 

[pktrkt]

Looks great ! How are the headlights ?

The headlights are still clear. Now, I must admit that I’ve had bad luck with hazed headlights by the time my cars reach 10 years old. When I discovered spray wax I started waxing my headlights and taillights to better preserve them. In fact, I just spray waxed my wife’s windshield for the first time to see if it helps during rainy weather.