I don't recommend hand-washing a car unless it's old and you don't care about the appearance that much, but that's just me. Keep in mind that darker colors will show scratches better.
However, it's not the first I've read of issues with paint on newer Hondas. Apparently they're using a new paint process for some, if not all, of their new models.
Just a guess, but maybe the newer cars need a longer period after they roll out of the factory before being power-washed or scrubbed :hsdunno:
Years ago you were supposed to wait a month before applying wax to a new car, to allow the paint to fully cure, dry, whatever. Maybe there's something similar going on now with Honda's more environmentally-friendly paint process.
Assuming it isn't just isolated issues due to the owners, maybe it's just taking Honda a while to work out the kinks - lot of assumptions... I'm just rambling.
Last edited by A-series; 10-20-2007 at 03:33 AM.