What have you done to your CX-9 today?

[shawnee]

I finally had some free time as I didn’t have any exams to study for this week, so I went ahead and detailed my engine bay and did a paint correction. I bought my CX-9 back in 2019, and haven’t cleaned the engine bay since (mostly because I was afraid of messing up the electronics). I think for my first time ever doing an engine bay detail and paint correction, it came out pretty good!

 

[Agape_365]

Well I didnt do anything.
My 11 yr old daughter decided to update the plate cover, and to vacumn the car on her own.

The last one which was all black was covered in rock chips and showing bare metal.

Her theory is because its JDM and the cx9 is a she, she needed to be a little more feminine and less agressive looking.

 

[Agape_365]

I finally had some free time as I didn’t have any exams to study for this week, so I went ahead and detailed my engine bay and did a paint correction. I bought my CX-9 back in 2019, and haven’t cleaned the engine bay since (mostly because I was afraid of messing up the electronics). I think for my first time ever doing an engine bay detail and paint correction, it came out pretty good!

Looking sharp.

 

[Silly Wabbit]

@Agape_365 nice frame!

 

[sm1ke]

Installed the Sprint Booster and CorkSport intake from the 2018 onto the 2022, and upgraded the rear turn signal bulbs to LED. Also gave it a quick wash.

Here's my To Do list before the snow hits:

• Diff fluid drain and fill
• AT fluid drain and fill
• Engine oil and filter change
• Apply Cerakote ceramic trim coating to black plastic trim pieces
• Polish the paint
• Apply Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating
• Possibly get the front windows tinted

 

[N7turbo]

Apply Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating

How long do you plan on going with this? The reason I ask is because for someone who does a full paint decontamination and polish, you may as well finish the job with a real ceramic coating. All of the prep work is no joke and it's the same for both. Maximum bang for your time spent, you know.

Not saying there's anything wrong with that product, but it's more something I would throw on after a maintenance wash a few times per year.

 

[sm1ke]

How long do you plan on going with this? The reason I ask is because for someone who does a full paint decontamination and polish, you may as well finish the job with a real ceramic coating. All of the prep work is no joke and it's the same for both. Maximum bang for your time spent, you know.

Not saying there's anything wrong with that product, but it's more something I would throw on after a maintenance wash a few times per year.

I plan to use it at least until I run out. So far I've only applied it twice on my 2018, and it seems like I'll have enough for at least a couple more years. When it runs out, I'll reevaluate, but right now the spray and the occasional ceramic wash and wax from the same company have given me good results with the 2018.

 

[N7turbo]

Yeah the problem with these products is that a bottle lasts a long time since so little is used. I have the newer version, the Flex Wax, that I use on the Miata. I bought it nearly 2 years ago. I've taken to using it on shelves and tables around the house just to help get through it. The CX-5 is all-weather and got the Gyeon Mohs Evo coating. So far I'm pretty happy with how it's holding up after 1 year. I expect to get 1-2 more years out of it.

My thought process is that the prep work for best results is physically demanding and takes a whole day, so why not rest up and come back to it the following day and apply a ceramic coating instead. The outlay may be an additional $60-90 which isn't much for 2-3 years of protection. But especially because you don't polish the car that often, it's the perfect opportunity.

Anyway not meaning to push you, just wanted to explain the thought process I used the last time I did the work. I didn't polish the car though because I didn't feel it was needed—it will get a light polish next time. The paint on these cars is thin so I don't like the idea of removing any of it from a new car.