What have you done to your CX-50 today?
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cx5boo333
2021 Cx5 GT AWD
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I searched google and this came up, I'm sure you can find some on amazon or something with a little digging since it's a fairly new model. Not sure I love the example I linked, but wanted to show that there is stuff out there.
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- 2014 & 2019 CX-5 Touring(s)
I got this, but it's pretty hard to install properly as there are so many thin strips... CX50 Interior Clear TPU Film Protection
EDIT: If you hate iStop (as I do) they also sell a plug/plag iStop disable module, which I bought at the same time. LOVE it! Disabling iStop - an installation how-to
EDIT: If you hate iStop (as I do) they also sell a plug/plag iStop disable module, which I bought at the same time. LOVE it! Disabling iStop - an installation how-to
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I have seen some do like a 3M clear film.
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- 2016 GT ST 47A
I finally had the time and the perfect day to hyperdip the emblems gloss black. Tam is very happy with the new look. We have something in the works for the Skyactiv G emblem but might take a couple of weeks.
The hockey sticks will be wrapped in vinyl soon.
The hockey sticks will be wrapped in vinyl soon.
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- 2014 & 2019 CX-5 Touring(s)
Why not hyperdip those too?
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- 2016 GT ST 47A
I thought about it but wasn't sure about how well the overspray would peel off the windows and rubber trim? It is still a possibility.
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- 2016 GT ST 47A
@RedBaron I Hyperdipped the hockey sticks along with the flying M emblems on the wheel center caps.
Center caps on the PS came out good but not so much on the DS. The Hyperdip peeled off the emblems when I attempted to clean out the centers. So I need to re-do those along with the hockey sticks.
The hockey sticks came out ok but started to peel a bit as I was removing the extra from the window seals. Pretty sure I know what happened. One, I need to prep the window seal area better by really cleaning the grooves. Two, I need to leave more exposed area around the hockey sticks. I didn't have a lot to grab when I started peeling so it would break off quickly and wouldn't allow me to get a good angle so it would 'cut' properly.
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After
Center caps on the PS came out good but not so much on the DS. The Hyperdip peeled off the emblems when I attempted to clean out the centers. So I need to re-do those along with the hockey sticks.
The hockey sticks came out ok but started to peel a bit as I was removing the extra from the window seals. Pretty sure I know what happened. One, I need to prep the window seal area better by really cleaning the grooves. Two, I need to leave more exposed area around the hockey sticks. I didn't have a lot to grab when I started peeling so it would break off quickly and wouldn't allow me to get a good angle so it would 'cut' properly.
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After
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- 2016 GT ST 47A
Re-dipped the DS wheel center cap emblems and hockey sticks yesterday. The emblems came out good but had issues with the hockey sticks again. I made sure to clean all of the edges good and even gave myself more overspray to have more to pull. But like last time, I had problems when pulling the dip off of the rubber seals. So I pulled it off and going to use vinyl to cover them.
Today, I replaced the SkyactivG emblem with a custom emblem. More details here.
Today, I replaced the SkyactivG emblem with a custom emblem. More details here.
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- 2016 GT ST 47A
Pulled the stopper for the rear windshield wiper. Now it will stay in the 'up' position when I am washing the car or need to change the wiper blade. Took about a minute to do.
- Pull the pivot cover off by squeezing the sides.
- Use a 1/8" flat blade screwdriver to pry the stopper out.
- Replace pivot cover.
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- 2016 GT ST 47A
Dropped it off last Friday for the annual state inspection along with a pre-paid oil change and tire rotation and I mentioned the squeaky brake pedal (physical pedal squeaks inside the cabin when depressed) when I made the appointment over the phone. They tried to sell me an engine air filter for $29.99 and a cabin filter for $59.99. No thanks, I will buy/install my own.
In the video that the tech sent me, he stated that he could not duplicate the brake squeak while the CX-50 was on the lift or during a road test and then added a snarky 'with the information provided'. I will admit that the squeak can be intermittent and maybe other owners know what I'm referring to? When I stopped in to pay for the inspection and get the keys, the service advisor mentioned the brake squeak again and said 'it could be the semi-metallic pads'. When I reiterated that it was at the pedal assembly, as I did when making the appointment, he just told me that I could make a future appointment and do a ride-along with the tech.
Also, nine months left on the lease and the dealer is asking us if we want to turn it in early.
In the video that the tech sent me, he stated that he could not duplicate the brake squeak while the CX-50 was on the lift or during a road test and then added a snarky 'with the information provided'. I will admit that the squeak can be intermittent and maybe other owners know what I'm referring to? When I stopped in to pay for the inspection and get the keys, the service advisor mentioned the brake squeak again and said 'it could be the semi-metallic pads'. When I reiterated that it was at the pedal assembly, as I did when making the appointment, he just told me that I could make a future appointment and do a ride-along with the tech.
Also, nine months left on the lease and the dealer is asking us if we want to turn it in early.
Exterior: Meridian Style hood decal, lower front grill mesh inserts, side vinyl decal, 1" front, 1.25" back wheel spacers (17 inch rims), door handle black cover caps, roof rack, OEM front and back mud flaps, window rain guards, fuel door carbon fiber cap, Plastdip emblems blackout.
Interior: Full rubber carpet set, step in logo guards, after market cargo cover.
Interior: Full rubber carpet set, step in logo guards, after market cargo cover.
Antoine
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Welcome @Albertano! You're off to a great start with all the visual mods and interior accessories. Love the pics with descriptive arrows...How about starting your own thread as well, it would be great to follow along!
Some new enhancements for my CX-50...
Antoine
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@Frankiestoy Lookin' good! Got an overall pic of your CX-50...It would be great to see how everything looks together.
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- 2016 GT ST 47A
@Albertano What window rain guards are those? The only ones that I have been able to find are Wellvisors and I don't like the areas where the clips get plugged into. From what I can see these don't appear to be the Wellvisors.
I like the vinyl on the doors, they fit the lines of the CX-50 perfectly. Since you did door handle caps in black are you considering the same for the hockey sticks on the rear doors? Should we decide to buy out the lease on ours, I will be doing them per my wife's request. lol
