Washing and waxing your NSX

[todaxyz]

Hi,
I'm a new owner and am enjoying the car immensely. When it comes time to wash the car, do folks recommend stuffing rags in the hood air extractors and side intercooler vents to minimize water from getting in? I'm sure water getting in there is not a problem, but just looking for best practices when cleaning the car. My car has the carbon roof and exterior package. Any problems with apply car wax to these areas like I would with the painted metal?

Thx, Tom

 

[powdbyrice]

welcome!

I'm up in fremont, but live down in los gatos.

 

[NbyNW]

Hi,
I'm a new owner and am enjoying the car immensely. When it comes time to wash the car, do folks recommend stuffing rags in the hood air extractors and side intercooler vents to minimize water from getting in? I'm sure water getting in there is not a problem, but just looking for best practices when cleaning the car. My car has the carbon roof and exterior package. Any problems with apply car wax to these areas like I would with the painted metal?

Thx, Tom

Think the manual says limit direct water in the hood air vents, or something similar. I keep that in mind, but don’t do anything special. Just wash it.

Glad you’re enjoying the car.

 

[DocL]

I’ve taken mine through the Laser Wash and have had no adverse effects.

 

[NbyNW]

Washing from over the summer.

 

[Heavymetals]

Washing from over the summer.

Looks like you parked too close to the breakwater...........

 

[todaxyz]

welcome!

I'm up in fremont, but live down in los gatos.

Thanks all for the feedback. @ powdbyrice. Thanks, I'm in Monte Sereno so just around the corner.

Tom

 

[nsx878]

I just carefully spray the car with a mist, and try to avoid dumping any large amounts down any of the vents...... Not hard to do. I follow that with a wipe down with a microfiber mitt and a bucket of warm water and mild car wash soap. I soak a section at a time, wash with mitt, rinse with a jet, again being careful not to fill the vents, and then wipe down with larger microfiber towels. I avoid washing in direct sunlight as that can leave water marks. After the exterior is washed and dried, I wipe the door jams and then open the hood and engine cover and wipe down any water left over. And BTW, water down any of the vents would not be a problem, but you might get some water spots that you can't reach.

I have not yet figured out what to do about waxing. After picking up my car from it's gas tank recall, the dealer did a nice detail job on the car. They must have wiped it down with something, as it shines and sparkles like crazy. I HAVE to find out what they used.

 

[Spottwd]

And, don't forget that you are supposed to be able to drive it in the rain.:smile:

 

[NbyNW]

^ It does great in the rain.

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