Preparing for winter

Ooh, I went to school in Syracuse for four years...sucky weather! Make sure you get a good wash and wax in before the snow hits. The salt they put on the roads is absolute hell for paint and the underside of your car. I was told that there is a "treatment" for the underside of your car that will help prevent rust, but I heard about that in GA, so they may not have anybody who does it in NY. There is also this wax/polish type stuff that my bf heard about on a tiburon forum called "liquid glass". Check it out on the advanced auto parts web page (that's where we bought it). The people on his forum swear it works wonders and gives a good protectant layer to your paint. I haven't tried on my tC yet, but that's only because I just picked it up yesterday. But I'll try it as soon as the sun starts shining again and let you know how it works. Best of luck!

well i never treated my civic's underbody.. just what was stock.. and it lasted..

here in michigan it's as bad as for you in NY.. too much salt! best thing is to wash the underbody.. i usually go to the $1.00 do-it-yourself wash.. and take the wand, water only and rinse the underbody.. helps to get a pad to kneel on.. don't want to get all wet in the winter.. to be able to see that you're washing the underside and not just spraying the floor.. also rinse out your wheel housings as well.. that kept my civic rust free for 8.5 year so far.. and also rinse off the car when salt gets on the paint/finish.. except when it's so cold it will just turn to ice.. pointless then..

for the finish/paint.. wax it before winter.. i usually wax it in sept, then oct.. then once in early november (yes it's about 50 degrees) but i do it.. and that wax lasts until about april.. i am partial to meguairs gold class wax.. love that stuff..