Cleaning stubborn stains - Honda Pilot

TheRanger · 06-01-2006, 04:38 PM

My Pilot is a few years old now and I've tried to keep a coat of wax on it as much as I can (using Zaino) but inevitably I've gotten some stubborn spots on my paint which just wont go away with regular washing. I need to bring out the artillery on these stains... what would you suggest using?

CMasten · 06-01-2006, 04:52 PM

Have you tried any of the quality Cleaner waxes? IF that doesnt bring it out you can try polishing compound, but be careful, it does take off the stains, but the paint too.. so use it sparingly.

BJackson8 · 06-19-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by TheRanger
My Pilot is a few years old now and I've tried to keep a coat of wax on it as much as I can (using Zaino) but inevitably I've gotten some stubborn spots on my paint which just wont go away with regular washing. I need to bring out the artillery on these stains... what would you suggest using?

Since you are using zaino, you could try their Z-PC, which is a polish/paint cleaner.

I you could give a better description of the spots, that might help.

aec · 06-23-2006, 09:03 AM

I used Meguiars Paint Cleaner on my old 94 Honda Accord. It was white, and we lived in a townhouse and the car sat outside all of the time. In the summer, it was especially difficult to remove bugs and tar (even w/tar/bug remover), but the Paint Cleaner did a great job removing that junk and oxidized paint. It still waxed and polished to a nice shine after using it.

cwa107 · 06-23-2006, 10:03 PM

I use the paste form of Meguiar's Cleaner Wax twice a year on the Pilot with exceptional results. I've yet to encounter a stain I couldn't remove with it.

A side benefit is that it leaves a really nice shiny finish comparable to other dedicated waxes and polished I've used in the past. Highly recommended...

http://www.meguiars.com/?paste-car-w...aner-Wax-Paste

06-01-2006, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheRanger Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 93 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cleaning stubborn stains My Pilot is a few years old now and I've tried to keep a coat of wax on it as much as I can (using Zaino) but inevitably I've gotten some stubborn spots on my paint which just wont go away with regular washing. I need to bring out the artillery on these stains... what would you suggest using? __________________ '04 Midnight Blue Pilot EX-L No accessories (yet!)

06-23-2006, 09:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
aec Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 161 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used Meguiars Paint Cleaner on my old 94 Honda Accord. It was white, and we lived in a townhouse and the car sat outside all of the time. In the summer, it was especially difficult to remove bugs and tar (even w/tar/bug remover), but the Paint Cleaner did a great job removing that junk and oxidized paint. It still waxed and polished to a nice shine after using it. __________________ 2006 AWD EXL-Navi Taffeta White, OEM Wood Dash, Wood Trim, Wood Steering Wheel, Running Boards, Backup Sensors, Day/Night Mirror, Chrome Tips, Rear Splash Guards, WWong's Complete Honda Pad Set, Etched Aluminum Door Sills, Wilson's chrome accents for OEM running board, Wilson's pillar protection tape, Alpine MRP F250 4 channel amp, Alpine MRP M350 200 watt mono amp, JL 10 inch sub, Boston Acoustics SL 60 front speakers, Boston Acoustics SL65 rear speakers.

06-23-2006, 10:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
cwa107 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 2,495 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use the paste form of Meguiar's Cleaner Wax twice a year on the Pilot with exceptional results. I've yet to encounter a stain I couldn't remove with it. A side benefit is that it leaves a really nice shiny finish comparable to other dedicated waxes and polished I've used in the past. Highly recommended... http://www.meguiars.com/?paste-car-w...aner-Wax-Paste __________________ 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD, Dark Cherry Pearl w/ black leather - equipped with black side steps, WeatherTech Floorliners and USA SPEC iPod Integration 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium - Ruby Red Pearl 2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD (traded)

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06-01-2006, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you tried any of the quality Cleaner waxes? IF that doesnt bring it out you can try polishing compound, but be careful, it does take off the stains, but the paint too.. so use it sparingly.

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