Car Detailing for Honda Ridgeline

Detailing your Honda Ridgeline

The Ridgeline's in-bed trunk is brilliant until it fills with rainwater and leaves, which is why we start every Ridgeline detail by pulling the drain plug and scrubbing that compartment. The two-way tailgate hinges on both sides catch salt and need rinsing, and the composite bed holds grime in its texture. Inside, the rear seat cushions flip up to reveal storage that owners forget, and the leather on the upper trims usually needs cleaning and conditioning after a few winters.

What we watch for on a Ridgeline

• The in-bed trunk collects rainwater, leaves and road grit; we clear the drain plug and scrub the liner
• The dual-action tailgate hinges on both sides trap salt and dirt and need a thorough rinse
• The composite bed resists scratches but holds grime in its texture and needs a brush rather than a rinse
• Rear seat cushions flip up to reveal an under-seat storage area that is usually full of grit
• Unibody construction means lots of exposed underbody panels where salt collects; an undercarriage rinse matters

Pickups: work on the outside, family on the inside

Trucks get the roughest outside treatment and a surprisingly family-sized inside. We deal with bed rails, step bars, tar and tailgate grime on the outside, and crew-cab rear seats and floor liners on the inside.