I just want everyone to share there experiences with the quality of the paint or lack there of on our cars. I have done very little to my paint and it is literally COVERED in micro scratches and worse. Very very insignificant things will leave permanent scratches on the paint. What is there to do?
Our 9th gen paint
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I just want everyone to share there experiences with the quality of the paint or lack there of on our cars. I have done very little to my paint and it is literally COVERED in micro scratches and worse. Very very insignificant things will leave permanent scratches on the paint. What is there to do?
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My front bumper is covered in marks from "road debris." And I purposely don't tail anyone to try and avoid them. It's frustrating. I said this in another thread but I really am counting the days until I just repaint the car with quality paint. And then I will have my white 6mt!
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My paint is of very good quality.
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It scratches easily. My TSX was the same way, Hondas are known in the shop industry for cheap paint.
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Softest paint I've ever experienced. Very frustrating. I have a lot of random scratches in random places. Maybe cause all my old card were silver I just never noticed. But this blue is ridiculous.
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Same with my car and my old civic...scratches very easy and doesn't help that they are both black ><.
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Honda paint is shit but scratches don't appear on their own. How are you washing and drying the car? Any wax on it yet?
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I'm almost to the point where I want to plasti dip the whole car. That would be a better than what I have!
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I neglected to wash my car much over the summer. Bug guts have etched my paint on my hood. I was not a happy camper when I found out, but that's my fault for being a lazy owner.
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This. More frequent washing and waxing with the proper techniques will reduce the chances of scratching vs not touching the paint and accumulating dirt to wash.
But yes 9th gen paint is really really soft. Anyone have issues with their *** and rail dust? My *** is covered in rail dust since I Clayed/waxed it a month ago and I can't do anything in -20 degree temps:thumbsdow Seems like *** is softer than taffetta white....
My car is also covered with rail dust. I'm just waiting for spring until I get rid of it all. But it's driving me nuts!
I've also got this massive rock chip right above the headlight. Always hated Honda paint.
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:thmsup:can't wait to put on the stock rim again either, steelies just take character away from the car.
Have you touched up the chip? The salty roads can't be helping. I got the hood deflector a day after my first stone chip. It has saved my paint numerous times since then :thmsup:
Have you touched up the chip? The salty roads can't be helping. I got the hood deflector a day after my first stone chip. It has saved my paint numerous times since then :thmsup:
Ah I don't have steelies on. I'm using RDX wheels for my winters. No I haven't touched it up yet because I haven't had the time. I can't stand the look of the hood deflector nor do I like the 3M clear bra, which is why I don't have them. But it has been an awesome winter so far!
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I wouldn't say Honda's paint is cheap...it's just soft. Has been for years. You have to wash it and take care of it properly to avoid scratches. A good polish twice per year will take them right out.
If you don't like to keep up with your paint or have poor washing technique, you might want to look into a COATING. Find a local detailer that will get your paint spotless and apply the coating. Some of them last up to 2 years depending on conditions. They do come with a pretty hefty price tag so be prepared to pay over $300 just for the coating on top of $2-300 for the detailing portion.
If you don't like to keep up with your paint or have poor washing technique, you might want to look into a COATING. Find a local detailer that will get your paint spotless and apply the coating. Some of them last up to 2 years depending on conditions. They do come with a pretty hefty price tag so be prepared to pay over $300 just for the coating on top of $2-300 for the detailing portion.
Not only is it super super soft, but also doesn't seem to be attached well to the primer. My hood is littered in rock chips (hundreds), and they are surprisingly large. In many places you can see where the paint has basically torn away from the primer leaving a jagged edge.
I knew honda paint was soft when I purchased, but I didn't think it could be this bad. Lets just say honda isn't on my list of future car brands.
I knew honda paint was soft when I purchased, but I didn't think it could be this bad. Lets just say honda isn't on my list of future car brands.
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Yeah I'll never buy one again based on the paint alone. Amazing car but the paint is literally pathetic!!! I'm so close to repainting or plastidip.
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I'll echo what others have said. Honda paint is not the greatest therefore it requires additional maintenance and common sense driving. There are tons of do it yourself waxes, sealants, and coatings out there that will help protect and maintain your paint job. We all recognize that this winter has wreaked havoc all over the place and has made it hard to keep our cars in the best of shape. Sometimes that has been a valid reason not to work on the car and other times it has been a lame excuse. I can't count the number of times I've gotten numb fingers and toes from being in the garage doing a waterless wash, applying a wax, adding a sealant, or just wiping on my car. If you don't have a garage then I know it's an entirely different story. We all have extenuating circumstances and varying situations.
Our driving habits also play a huge role in the condition of the paint job. Ask yourself, do I follow too closely on the streets and the freeway? Am I driving with no caution through construction zones? Am I altering my route to avoid known bad road conditions?
After our homes our vehicles are about our second most costly expenditure. It makes sense to devote that extra time, cost, and attention whenever possible to keep it looking and running at its very best. Make no mistake, I am not perfect nor am I a detailing guru. I do however read this forum, use Google a lot, and have a case of self diagnosed OCD. To paraphrase ZZ Top "there's something real crazy 'bout a sharp dressed car". Just adding my .02 worth to this discussion.
Take care of your stuff, and your stuff will take care of you.
Our driving habits also play a huge role in the condition of the paint job. Ask yourself, do I follow too closely on the streets and the freeway? Am I driving with no caution through construction zones? Am I altering my route to avoid known bad road conditions?
After our homes our vehicles are about our second most costly expenditure. It makes sense to devote that extra time, cost, and attention whenever possible to keep it looking and running at its very best. Make no mistake, I am not perfect nor am I a detailing guru. I do however read this forum, use Google a lot, and have a case of self diagnosed OCD. To paraphrase ZZ Top "there's something real crazy 'bout a sharp dressed car". Just adding my .02 worth to this discussion.
Take care of your stuff, and your stuff will take care of you.
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Having owned Hondas for the past 15 years or so, I can honestly say that if you keep a good coat of wax on it, you shouldn't have a problem. My 2011 Odyssey (oldest Honda we currently own) has only maybe one or two small rock chips on the hood after 80,000 miles. It's also been waxed every 6 months or so since we bought it, and washed frequently as well.
I use NuFinish polish, and while many pro detailers insist that waxing twice a year is nowhere near enough, it's just about the right balance of time spent and resulting protection for me here in Florida.
With regards to the softness of the clearcoat: it's really a problem with many vehicles today. My parents' 2012 E Class has way more swirls than my Accord (Basque Red Pearl II). Some blame it on the water-based clearcoats that more manufacturers are using today. Just be conscientious of your washing methods, and swirls won't be much of an issue.
I use NuFinish polish, and while many pro detailers insist that waxing twice a year is nowhere near enough, it's just about the right balance of time spent and resulting protection for me here in Florida.
With regards to the softness of the clearcoat: it's really a problem with many vehicles today. My parents' 2012 E Class has way more swirls than my Accord (Basque Red Pearl II). Some blame it on the water-based clearcoats that more manufacturers are using today. Just be conscientious of your washing methods, and swirls won't be much of an issue.
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