So I joined the club! I was just about to bite the bullet on a 2017 Civic GT Hatch, but after testing out the 2017 GT CX-5 I was sold. I've never purchased a new car before, but I tend to hang onto vehicles until they reach the point where one thing after another starts giving me hell. Last car I purchased was in 2007 and I never really invested the time / effort required to keep the paint looking as good as it could have. After dropping over 30k... I'd like to do my homework with this beauty.
I'm considering investing in a clear coat / bra that will go over the front end but I'd like to know generally, what are some good practices to preserve your paint job through the daily commute grind / weekly car washes / harsh summers? Does waxing every once in a while do anything to help paint? Can I apply a new clear coat at some point later on after a couple years? I really really want to take care of my CX-5. I'm so freaking excited about this car, it's beautiful, drives / handles ridiculously well for something that's not a compact car and I want to see this thing to the point where it either falls apart or I can afford a Tesla.
I'm considering investing in a clear coat / bra that will go over the front end but I'd like to know generally, what are some good practices to preserve your paint job through the daily commute grind / weekly car washes / harsh summers? Does waxing every once in a while do anything to help paint? Can I apply a new clear coat at some point later on after a couple years? I really really want to take care of my CX-5. I'm so freaking excited about this car, it's beautiful, drives / handles ridiculously well for something that's not a compact car and I want to see this thing to the point where it either falls apart or I can afford a Tesla.
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