There is a problem with honda civic paint if it scratches this easily. I have been to honda and I have to return for another person to evaluate it. The guy at honda told me it must have been something I'm doing. I had a Nissan for 12 years and never experienced scratching of the paint. I have used the same methods of washing and clearing snow off my Nissan as I do with my Honda and don't understand why no problems with my Nissan and yet these problems with Honda. I know that honda has a history of paint problems. I have read a similar complaint on consumer affairs and there must be others. I hope that there is some resolution at my next visit to Honda or I will seek legal advice. If anyone else is experiencing this problems, please post them.