waxing - Honda Pilot

sheryl · 09-27-2004, 03:12 PM

How often should you wax the Pilot? And any suggestions, which brands, etc?

guitarman · 09-27-2004, 07:36 PM

I'd say a minimum of 2x per year. I do it 3 or 4x.

humanoid · 09-27-2004, 07:37 PM

I'd do it when you feel like it. I would do it every 2 months or so especially in the SoCal sunshine!!!

smurray · 09-27-2004, 07:43 PM

It really depends on a number of things such as the type of wax, whether or not your Pilot is parked in a garage or left outside 24/7, etc. I would say a basic rule of thumb should be, when the water stops beading, wax. Of course beading is not a true indicator of whether or not you have wax left, it will still give you a good idea.

I wax every 4-6 weeks.

shudog · 09-27-2004, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by humanoid
I'd do it when you feel like it. I would do it every 2 months or so especially in the SoCal sunshine!!!

Really?! That often...man what a hastle. I guess I better get to it. I'm going to try using the Mcguiar's NXT wax which many other piloteers have recommended.

humanoid · 09-27-2004, 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by shudog

Really?! That often...man what a hastle. I guess I better get to it. I'm going to try using the Mcguiar's NXT wax which many other piloteers have recommended.

shudog, that's just me, man. I'm really anal when it comes to the appearance of my rig... that's what ticks my wife off too!

krygny · 09-27-2004, 08:14 PM

It depends on the wax/polish. I'd say two coats of Zaino with curing accelerator lasts a good six months. So, I did that once last spring and I'll do it again in the next month or so to get me through the winter.

humanoid · 09-27-2004, 08:16 PM

krygny, I use Zaino too for the first time a few months ago and WOW, was I amazed. I'll probably put a couple coats of each in the next week or so.

Chess Pilot · 09-28-2004, 08:23 AM

Twice a year. Once in the spring (for summer protection) and once in the fall (for winter protection). At least that's what I tell myself.

brewmasterflash · 09-28-2004, 09:09 AM

I'd do it whenever it loses it's wet-look shine. But then again I've got one and a half million other things to do. So I adopt the Chess Pilot strategy and wax two times a year, Spring and Fall.

sheryl · 09-28-2004, 10:12 AM

Thanks to everyone for replying! Now I'll have something for my husband to do.

09-27-2004, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
sheryl Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: IL Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	waxing How often should you wax the Pilot? And any suggestions, which brands, etc?

09-27-2004, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
guitarman Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 602 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say a minimum of 2x per year. I do it 3 or 4x. __________________ 2003 Nighthawk Black Pearl EXL Built on June 9, 2003 Delivered on June 24, 2003 OEM cargo tray and all weather mats

09-27-2004, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd do it when you feel like it. I would do it every 2 months or so especially in the SoCal sunshine!!! __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

09-27-2004, 08:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,831 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It depends on the wax/polish. I'd say two coats of Zaino with curing accelerator lasts a good six months. So, I did that once last spring and I'll do it again in the next month or so to get me through the winter. __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

09-27-2004, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	krygny, I use Zaino too for the first time a few months ago and WOW, was I amazed. I'll probably put a couple coats of each in the next week or so. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

09-27-2004, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
smurray Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 964 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It really depends on a number of things such as the type of wax, whether or not your Pilot is parked in a garage or left outside 24/7, etc. I would say a basic rule of thumb should be, when the water stops beading, wax. Of course beading is not a true indicator of whether or not you have wax left, it will still give you a good idea. I wax every 4-6 weeks.

09-28-2004, 08:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chess Pilot Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 74 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Twice a year. Once in the spring (for summer protection) and once in the fall (for winter protection). At least that's what I tell myself. __________________ 2004 Honda Pilot EX-L Sandstone Running Boards \| Trailer Hitch \| Rear Splash Guards \| Cargo Tray \| Full Size Spare \| Durabrand PVS 1960 DVD-in-a-bag \| Thule 996 Expressway 4-Bike Rack \| Covercraft UVS100 Sun Shade \| All Season Mats \| wwong's pads \| 1997 Honda Odyssey \| 1990 Honda Accord (Replaced by Pilot) \| 1984 Honda Accord (Replaced by Odyssey)

09-28-2004, 09:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
brewmasterflash Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Merryland Posts: 31 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd do it whenever it loses it's wet-look shine. But then again I've got one and a half million other things to do. So I adopt the Chess Pilot strategy and wax two times a year, Spring and Fall.

09-28-2004, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
sheryl Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: IL Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	waxing Thanks to everyone for replying! Now I'll have something for my husband to do.

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