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#1 of 9 Cleaning and care by david_wayne Jan 13, 2007 (4:22 pm)
I own a 2007 LX AWD. (Purchased it in October of ’06) So far, I love the thing, but I do have a few questions about cleaning and maintenance. First off, the LX has the composite body panels. I have a fear they will fade over time so I was wondering how you cleaned and protected them? I also have heard of others hosing out the inside floor, since that is a composite as well. This sounds risky to me. Has anyone done it yet? What was the result? And let me throw in one last item: has any one unzipped the seats in order to clean them? I have two large dogs that love mud, and I run a painting business and the Honda is one of my vehicles I use for that. Thank you Replies to this message: snoboy09 (Jan 15, 2007 12:26 pm)
#2 of 9 Re: Cleaning and care [david_wayne] by snoboy09 Jan 15, 2007 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: david_wayne (Jan 13, 2007 4:22 pm) far as cleaning wise i believe they told me use wet cloth and soap. don't hose it because you will damage the wiring under it.As far as unzipping the seats i haven't really done that before. i think just use the same method as the floor.hope that helps
#3 of 9 Thanks by david_wayne Jan 19, 2007 (4:10 pm)
I didn't think hosing the inside was wise. I just wanted to hear if any one had tried it.   What about the outside though? I see some that are faded. What is recommended to keep that clean and protected? Armorall?
#4 of 9 Cleaning and care by ragets Feb 02, 2007 (3:14 pm)
I am interested in the '07 Element EX 4wd. And I was wondering if the Element was truly as easy as Honda says it is to clean up? The seats unzip? How do they do that? I think hosing out the Element would ruin the inside of it. Has anyone tried this? My car will get dirty fast, on the inside and out so I need to know if this car would be a good one for me. I'm 16 and ready to start having fun: biking and taking my dogs to go to the lake and come back slopping wet with water and mud. So I need info fast. Thanks Replies to this message: bigfur (Jul 31, 2007 5:53 pm)
#5 of 9 ArmorAll for plastic panels? by david_wayne Jul 18, 2007 (12:15 pm)
My girlfriend just bought ArmorAll Tire Foam for her tires, and they look great! I was wondering if any one had any input on using this on the plastic body panels on my E.
#6 of 9 Panel Maint/Cleaning by gmward Jul 22, 2007 (8:16 pm)
Haven't used this myself, but Honda offers a panel coating:   http://www.handa-accessories.com/elementmaint.html   Plastic Panel Coating Genuine Honda plastic panel coating. For exterior plastic panels only. Covers minor scuffs and scratches. Quick drying transparent coating.   I've found initial cleanings not to be too easy. Black floor/interior panels show everything. However, w/no carpet, not too bad too vacuum/wash w/soap/water. Replies to this message: steve_ (Jul 22, 2007 8:55 pm)
#7 of 9 Re: Panel Maint/Cleaning [gmward] by steve_ HOST Jul 22, 2007 (8:55 pm)
Replying to: gmward (Jul 22, 2007 8:16 pm) Some folks have had good luck with creamy peanut butter on some car's black exterior panels.   The Paint and Body Maintenance & Repair discussion may also be of interest.
#8 of 9 Re: Cleaning and care [ragets] by bigfur Jul 31, 2007 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: ragets (Feb 02, 2007 3:14 pm) Do NOT ever "hose out" the interior. There is far too much wiring running just under the floor and in the door jambs to do that. You will corrode the wiring and have all sorts of electrical gremlins. Take a sponge and a wet cloth to clean it out.
#9 of 9 I thought so ... by david_wayne Aug 01, 2007 (12:22 pm)
Thanks for the link to the Honda cleaner. I thought that there must be something out there, although I imagine some of the brand name cleaners would do as good of a job. I will try it just for comparison reasons.   Thanks

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