I use optimum no rinse with the two bucket method which is great since I can do it in the garage and avoid most the heat. I can get it done in about 30-40 minutes depending how the bugs are since I average 500+ miles a week highway.
That is how I ended up buying the touring. I wanted the lights didn't really care about the navigation, leather, or "better" sound system. In the end I am happy but had i been able to get an EX-T with LED lights I would have.
I have had it for 5 months and will hit 9k miles this week. First oil change coming soon per MM at 20% currently will change oil filter and rotate tires at the same time.
Dos anyone else in higher elevations use 86? Out here 86 is REG so you can usually find 86 or 91 sometimes 88. I almost always use top tier either Costco or Shell sometimes other non top tier. Mixed driving average 34 now that I am driving mostly highway 70-80mph I am averaging 40mpg.
You could try clear paint protection film but it will only do so much. I have some on the top of my bumper for the opening of trunk that was part of the package when i got the front done.
I paid $299 including tax for Llumar CTX on a sedan last month. Average price was like $150 with ceramic starting at $299 going to $499. I heard the hatchback was more expensive.
I went with partial since the price for the hood alone was going to be $800. I ended up with the full front bumper, partial hood and front fender, headlights, mirror caps, door cups, door edges, and top of rear bumper for trunk opening for $688 installed. I would have preferred the whole hood...