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#21 ·
therealmarcm said:
I took my HR-V to a self-serve car car wash today..unfortunately the black plastic bumper and trim turned white. I think the chemicals in the Seattle "Eco friendly" soap did something to it. I have to call my detailer up to have him try and fix it. You can see the white streaks in the picture. I never had a car with plastic cladding, anyone have tips or tricks for care?
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Did it stay streaked?
 
#22 ·
aatx said:
Did it stay streaked?
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It did stay streaked and it progressed to almost a chalk white layer on the surface. I finally tried Sprayway ammonia free glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth which took a lot of elbow grease to rub off whatever chemicals reacted with the plastic. It still isn't perfect.My detailer is going to take a look but it may have to go to the dealership to survey damage.
 
#23 ·
Trickycoolj said:
What is the lower trim made from? Is it chromed/painted plastic? I like the look but don't think I could justify the cost. I definitely want some door edge guards. I'm notorious for parking the door next to the pole at gas stations. Maybe splash guards too. We'll see what pattern the road grime makes in the rain this week.
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Most of the trim on the HR-V is just regular black plastic. I have the door guards which came pre-installed by the dealer. My dealer didn't put the color coded ones on, just basic black. At first I didn't like the look, but they saved me from opening my door in the garage and hitting the edge on a box.
 
#24 ·
therealmarcm said:
It did stay streaked and it progressed to almost a chalk white layer on the surface. I finally tried Sprayway ammonia free glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth which took a lot of elbow grease to rub off whatever chemicals reacted with the plastic. It still isn't perfect.My detailer is going to take a look but it may have to go to the dealership to survey damage.
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A lot of subarus have similar black cladding, maybe see if anything turns up on google? I'm also in Seattle so I'm going to be very picky where I go for my washes now! Carter Subaru over in Ballard doesn't have a car wash and gives their customers coupons for Brown Bear instead, so maybe that would be a safe wash. Armor All is kind of greasy weird but maybe that would work if the dealer doesn't come up with anything.
 
#25 ·
Trickycoolj said:
A lot of subarus have similar black cladding, maybe see if anything turns up on google? I'm also in Seattle so I'm going to be very picky where I go for my washes now! Carter Subaru over in Ballard doesn't have a car wash and gives their customers coupons for Brown Bear instead, so maybe that would be a safe wash. Armor All is kind of greasy weird but maybe that would work if the dealer doesn't come up with anything.
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Brown Bear in Issaquah is where it happened, they use heated reclaimed water that may have chemicals in it which caused it. I haven't been to other locations, but the Issaquah one isn't that good. I heard of a touchless drive through one in Kirkland that I may try.
 
#26 ·
Dang, they're usually good too! Brown Bear in Ballard isn't a self wash though it's a tunnel wash, might be less likely to use recycled water? I've heard self washes are notorious for that. Not sure if any of the east side Costco's have car washes, but they're relatively good. Doesn't quite get everything, left shadows of dirt under the spoiler and behind the side mirrors of my old Fit but definitely reduces the work and even shined up the tires nice. My neighborhood has all natural drainage and bioswales so they super frown on home washing... But new car! I might have to be an HOA rebel until I get brave enough to go back to the car wash.
 
#27 ·
I tinted my windows on my EX today, front of course but I also tinted the back darker while I was at it. 20 percent up front, and added 30 or something to the rears to get them to match. Looks GREAT on my white HR-V. Once I clean it this weekend and can wash the windows I will share some photos if anyone is interested in seeing it.
 
#28 ·
I added a visor organizer :) and stuck a microfiber cloth in the console to use between wipes.

Also uploaded some wallpapers and figured out how to display them.
 
#29 ·
Installed a steering wheel cover:

I used the word "Install" since it took quite an effort to put it on. Thought it would never fit after a few tries until my partner came to the rescue. Maybe I am a bit picky but the stock steering wheel just blows, hopefully this cover will help.
 
#31 ·
ygehrv said:
Installed a steering wheel cover: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXMIQBC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01

I used the word "Install" since it took quite an effort to put it on. Thought it would never fit after a few tries until my partner came to the rescue. Maybe I am a bit picky but the stock steering wheel just blows, hopefully this cover will help.
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Agree about not liking stock wheel. Am going to order from Wheelskins. Have used them before - they are great.
 
#33 ·
Husband installed the splash guards. Bought the door film and remote starter, not installed yet. Also got those pocket caddy's that go between the seats and console. Look good, haven't used the car with them yet - hopefully they will be good. Also got the rubber floor mats - have to vac before installing those! As mentioned below, will be ordering leather steering wheel cover from Wheelskins (great luck with them in the past) and some kind of vent clip for my phone, as I like to be able to see it while driving. Like the idea of something going on the vent to the right of the driver.
 
#35 ·
wagonmuck said:
Today I hauled 12 bags of mulch and still noticed there was room for way more! Impressed!
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Cool! I put 4 in my Fit last week and it looked like I lowered it with hydraulics LOL. Not sure if I could stand mulch smell with new car smell for that drive home though!


I'll be handwashing this weekend. Lots of dust in my work neighborhood (industrial area + airport) and of course some bird found the car in the lot with the temp plates.
 
#36 ·
Frankie said:
What visor org did you get? I brought one over from old car, but might get one for passenger side. there are so many to choose from. What wipes did you get?
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I just went with this one from Amazon. Figured I couldn't go wrong for $5.

To clean the screen, I am using a microfiber cloth from MagicFiber and then some leftover eyeglass wipes. They were Bausch & Lomb - I think the Sight Savers. Just some that we had around the house that we never used - we like the Zeiss brand better. When I run out of these, I'll buy the Zeiss ones.

I'll attach a few photos of the visor fit - I was wanting a smaller one, but one that would not interfere with the mirror.

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#37 ·
Razer said:
I tinted my windows on my EX today, front of course but I also tinted the back darker while I was at it. 20 percent up front, and added 30 or something to the rears to get them to match. Looks GREAT on my white HR-V. Once I clean it this weekend and can wash the windows I will share some photos if anyone is interested in seeing it.
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I'm very interested! I also have a white one and I'm debating on doing this. Did you do it yourself, if not who did it for you?
 
#38 ·
aatx said:
I just went with this one from Amazon. Figured I couldn't go wrong for $5.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DREON6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

To clean the screen, I am using a microfiber cloth from MagicFiber and then some leftover eyeglass wipes. They were Bausch & Lomb - I think the Sight Savers. Just some that we had around the house that we never used - we like the Zeiss brand better. When I run out of these, I'll buy the Zeiss ones.
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Thanks for the great info and pics. The visor is a little shorter than my old car, so the organizer I had is a little long - the one you picked looks good.. I had a second one on the back of my old car, just for CD's - but that keeps the visor from going up all the way - I may have to ditch it.. Yours looks good though!
 
#40 ·
Handwashed this morning. New floormats should come in today, so I'll vacuum before putting them in. Wax later tonight probably.
 
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