What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[Nelson de Leon]

Just installed a pair of Aries StyleGuard Floor Liners currently on sale from an un-named vendor.
They replaced a pair of factory "all weather mats" - not having much of a lip, that let in all sorts of dirt and debris to go underneath,
The factory mats came with the car, they will be on Craigslist one of these days.
The Aries mat is more like a tray and fits super snug. I look forward to some inclimate weather now.

Is this for the 2017 CX-5? Can you kindly post where you bought your matting? I'm on a hunt for a set. Weathertech still doesn't have cargo mat in their arsenal.

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[Chris_Top_Her]

I just did a tailwhip on dry pavement!! That never was possible with the SRI on (put oem box back with aem highflow filter).. tune is worth 100%..

 

[superlario]

Is this for the 2017 CX-5? Can you kindly post where you bought your matting? I'm on a hunt for a set. Weathertech still doesn't have cargo mat in their arsenal.

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Nelson - These are the front mats only, for a 2016.5 and from what I can tell, nothing from this manufacturer or MAXpider is available yet for the 2017.

 

[Nelson de Leon]

Nelson - These are the front mats only, for a 2016.5 and from what I can tell, nothing from this manufacturer or MAXpider is available yet for the 2017.

Maxpider already has matting for the 2017. Weathertech also has 2017 matting excluding the cargo area.

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[superlario]

Then to clarify - the vendor I got the Aries mats from does not have anything from MAXpider for the 2017 CX-5.

 

[superlario]

Chrome accent strips double as a bumper guard

Another day and another accessory installed. This time its the "Mazda CX-5 Rear Bumper Guard Applique" I ordered from a vendor on the internet.Even if this bumper applique didn't protect the bumper more effectively than any others that I shopped, the chrome accent strips change the entire complexion of the rear of the car - in my judgment, a major compliment without being gaudy. If you were only buying it for the chrome accents, it is a very nice touch to your CX5 - very KODO !

 

[crnkdeja]

i got my front windows tinted and got LED license plate lights.

 

[xtremexj]

Since I hate the chrome on the car (or any car thats not a 50s-60s classic for that matter) I did what I also have done on my CX3, which is give the chrome a brushed look. Take a green Scotch-Brite pad and gently rub on the chrome until it gives a matte type finish. To me this looks far more classy and gives the car a more upscale look.

Before

Halfway done

Done!

In the sunlight.

I am thinking I may do the chrome trim the runs at the base of the windows too....

Amazing! Can it be "undone" polished out. Would assume it could but not 100% sure. I too hate chrome

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[xtremexj]

It was a little over $150, got them from the dealer.

Get the in channel weather tech. $89 on Amazon. Love them

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[ExHonda]

Finally got time to wash and protect the paint with polish. That MG color shines like black/dark grey chrome in the sunlight!

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[ColoradoDriver]

Love your username, LMAO.

Looks great. What polish/wax did you use?

 

[PatrickGSR94]

Love your username, LMAO.

Looks great. What polish/wax did you use?

lol we're ex-Toyota at my house.

 

[ExHonda]

Love your username, LMAO.

Looks great. What polish/wax did you use?

Hehe... Thanks.

I used Nu Finish liquid polish because it is easy and relatively quick to apply by hand.


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[ColoradoDriver]

Hehe... Thanks.

I used Nu Finish liquid polish because it is easy and relatively quick to apply by hand.


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Interesting. Looks great!

 

[AreDee]

Just installed a chrome bumper guard to hide a spouse installed scratch. We had to remove the coating first to get it to stick. I'm happy with the look!

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[jetydosa]

Amazing! Can it be "undone" polished out. Would assume it could but not 100% sure. I too hate chrome

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It cannot. Not that Id want it. I did it about 1.5yrs ago on my CX3 and it still looks the same.

 

[Panda_415]

Added the OEM Tiedown hook or TOW-Eye into trunk space which MAZDA no longer offer as
standard equipment in US spec Mazda CX-5..
Also took some time to fill in some rock chips on my 2 week old car ... : /

 

[crnkdeja]

Added the OEM Tiedown hook or TOW-Eye into trunk space which MAZDA no longer offer as
standard equipment in US spec Mazda CX-5..
Also took some time to fill in some rock chips on my 2 week old car ... : /

ya my car has 2 rocks chips already also. one right at the lip of the front of the hood right before where my 3M firm starts and another above the windshield on the driverside on the roof. at least they are in not too noticeable spots. No dealers here have the new soul red touch up pens instock yet

 

[ColoradoDriver]

If 2 rock chips make you sad, you definitely don't want a close up pic of my hood [emoji23]

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[Panda_415]

ya my car has 2 rocks chips already also. one right at the lip of the front of the hood right before where my 3M firm starts and another above the windshield on the driverside on the roof. at least they are in not too noticeable spots. No dealers here have the new soul red touch up pens instock yet

I kinda feel your pain about the touch up pen ...
I am trying to touch up snowflake white pearl ...
Its notice able from 2 feet away but ...
still better than the bare bumper which is even more notice-able ...

I may just leave the car dirty on purpose to cover up any blemish
with dirt and road grim ... like on my old WRX ... so I look like I go "off-road"
(drive2)