What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[N7turbo]

Washed and waxed the door sills of the CX-5 and the Miata. I realized I had been neglecting them. The rinseless wash and spray sealant should make things easy.

 

[RZRider]

Took it to CTC for a Corrosion Free Rust Proofing and looks like they got it in back of the under body and rear wheel panels.

 

[vrsick]

I added sound insulation material. I'm hopping this will help get better sound from the sub woofer. I purchased 196 Mil insulation.

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[GFrosty]

Wiper blades -- Just in time for the start of autumn/winter weather.

Note to self: Before operating, remove that stiff plastic cover over the blades themselves.


Front -- Bosch Evolution 18" & 24"
Rear -- Bosch Spectrum DirectFit 14"

Smooth as "buttah," as the saying goes.

 

[N7turbo]

Wiper blades -- Just in time for the start of autumn/winter weather.

Note to self: Before operating, remove that stiff plastic cover over the blades themselves.


Front -- Bosch Evolution 18" & 24"
Rear -- Bosch Spectrum DirectFit 14"

Smooth as "buttah," as the saying goes.

Do you use any glass coatings?

I've been using Gyeon Quick View and Angelwax H2Go. Talk about smooth...

 

[gtbigup]

Polished and waxed although it's raining

 

[GFrosty]

Do you use any glass coatings?

I've been using Gyeon Quick View and Angelwax H2Go. Talk about smooth...

For polishing, I've used a good clay bar followed by CarPro CeriGlass polish.

Haven't done a specialty coating, yet. Aside from periodic reapplication of the RainX product.

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[N7turbo]

Ahh. When you run out of RainX, I suggest trying a bottle of H2GO. It's better.

 

[vrsick]

I apply the same sealant I use on the car to the windshield. It works well for me. I'm curious to try H2GO.

 

[GFrosty]

Do you use any glass coatings?

I've been using Gyeon Quick View and Angelwax H2Go. Talk about smooth...

So @N7turbo , what is your complete process for the windows?

1. Clean / clay bar the windows.
2. ? Polish the surfaces, to ensure it's as smooth and defect-free as can be -- with what product?
3. ? Surface prep to remove all remaining residues/chemicals, ahead of coating application -- with what product?
4. Gyeon Quick View ceramic coating (the one with "up to 6mos" durability; looks like the Gyeon Q2 View EVO claims "up to 24mos" durability).
5. Angelwax H2Go -- for repellency.

Questions, for the window treatment:

1. Do you apply any product to the wiper blades themselves?
2. Have tyou had the Gyeon Quick View long enough to determine if it stands up to the "up to 6mos" claim?
3. How long does the Angelwax H2Go last, and under what conditions (temps, amount of rain, frequency of washing, etc) does it last that long?

As for paint, my own CX-5's paint surface has enough micro-defects ('pings' from small stones and gravel) over the years that I haven't yet considered much beyond the basic polishing, coating process. To my knowledge, it's never had a paint protection film. I would assume before doing that sort of thing, or even a serious ceramic paint sealant, the paint would need to have those minor defects first dealt with.

 

[N7turbo]

So @N7turbo , what is your complete process for the windows?

1. Clean / clay bar the windows.

I clean the glass as part of the wash process, then if I'm going to apply a sealant, I hit them again with a magic eraser and rinseless wash. Then I find the clay makes a big difference in smoothness as the final part of the cleaning process.

1. ? Polish the surfaces, to ensure it's as smooth and defect-free as can be -- with what product?

I haven't yet needed to do any polishing as my glass is pretty new.

1. ? Surface prep to remove all remaining residues/chemicals, ahead of coating application -- with what product?

Gyeon Prep is what I'm using. I would also try Carpro Eraser. They seem interchangeable.

1. Gyeon Quick View ceramic coating (the one with "up to 6mos" durability; looks like the Gyeon Q2 View EVO claims "up to 24mos" durability).
2. Angelwax H2Go -- for repellency.

Questions, for the window treatment:

1. Do you apply any product to the wiper blades themselves?

No.

1. Have tyou had the Gyeon Quick View long enough to determine if it stands up to the "up to 6mos" claim?

Yes and I think it does. But it heavily depends on how you physically work the glass. If you're heavy on the wipers, no glass sealant will last more than about 3 months. I'm not heavy on mine but the middle had mostly worn off after 6 months, yet it was still good at the edges.

1. How long does the Angelwax H2Go last, and under what conditions (temps, amount of rain, frequency of washing, etc) does it last that long?

From what I can gather, it's supposed to be not quite as long, maybe 3 months. I haven't had enough time with it yet. But the reason why I say it's better overall is because 1) it causes water to fly off at lower speeds, starting around 25mph, 2) it's really easy to apply and remove, and 3) you get a ton of product in that bottle so the cost per application is really low. I recommend ditching the trigger sprayer immediately though and just holding a microfiber "coating saver" type applicator on top of the bottle and flipping it over a couple of times to wet it. That is, if you're like me and the trigger clogs after your first use because you didn't know you have to remove it and rinse it out immediately after use. Maybe there is a better way, but that's what I'm doing currently.

Note that I only coat the front and rear glass. I don't find the sides benefit as much and I'm not sure what the long term effects are of coatings rubbing on or building up on the door brushes.

As for paint, my own CX-5's paint surface has enough micro-defects ('pings' from small stones and gravel) over the years that I haven't yet considered much beyond the basic polishing, coating process. To my knowledge, it's never had a paint protection film. I would assume before doing that sort of thing, or even a serious ceramic paint sealant, the paint would need to have those minor defects first dealt with.

Ideally, yes--because they will be untreatable until the coating wears off or is removed.

But I don't subscribe to paint correction being mandatory for every coating. I think if your paint is in decent condition and can live with a few minor scratches as every car has, and there's nothing major that bothers you, you can go ahead with the coating and plan to do a paint correction next time, if needed. But if you have swirls which you notice every time the sun hits the car, you should do at least a light polish to remove them.

If the paint is pretty beat up, consider a wrap instead of clear PPF as it's too late for the paint.

 

[HyFlyer]

This talk of water repellent makes me think of a Project Farm video I saw not too long ago on the subject ...

 

[vrsick]

This talk of water repellent makes me think of a Project Farm video I saw not too long ago on the subject ...

#1 source for product reviews.

 

[N7turbo]

 

[GFrosty]

I clean the glass as part of the wash process, then if I'm going to apply a sealant, I hit them again with a magic eraser and rinseless wash. Then I find the clay makes a big difference in smoothness as the final part of the cleaning process.

Gyeon Prep is what I'm using. I would also try Carpro Eraser. They seem interchangeable.

... If you're heavy on the wipers, no glass sealant will last more than about 3 months. I'm not heavy on mine but the middle had mostly worn off after 6 months, yet it was still good at the edges.

Thank you.

But I don't subscribe to paint correction being mandatory for every coating. I think if your paint is in decent condition and can live with a few minor scratches as every car has, and there's nothing major that bothers you, you can go ahead with the coating and plan to do a paint correction next time, if needed.

Nor do I. When I got the car, it had been owned for 4yrs, so it had the typical minor scratches and whatnot. But due to a lot of highway miles, there were a number of very small, pinprick-sized impact points from small stones. Did a serious polishing to knock down everything that could be gotten, dealt with the larger of the "pinprick" stuff, and then went to the "waxing" (polymer seal, in my case). Only once have I felt it needed a mild polishing since then. For one, re-doing polishing is a pain, since it needs to remove all the prior coatings and then polishing it down, followed by reapplication of the sealant.


Anyway, thank you for the details on your own process. It helps.

 

[mogera21]

I gave it version 2 of the Mazda sauce last night.

 

[paris1]

View attachment 331766I gave it version 2 of the Mazda sauce last night.

I’m sure someone here knows what you’re talking about.

 

[mogera21]

I’m sure someone here knows what you’re talking about.

Loaded tune by Justin Freeman @ mazda sauce.

 

[N7turbo]

Oil change in progress. I don't use an oil drain pan.

 

[Silly Wabbit]

Does it clear the cover?