Recommendations to repair hole on 2017 CX-5 roof rain gutter cover

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redsoulcx5

Member

• May 8, 2019

• #1

Hi, When I bought the car, the previous owner had roof racks installed on the CX-5 but took it off before he sold it.
I can see 4 holes that was drilled through the plastic rain gutter cover. It also appears to be manufactured with some metal components underneath which I can see is starting to rust.
Any recommendations on how to repair this? Because there are threaded holes underneath, I don't want water sitting in the holes so want to protect it. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks

 

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mazda-4-ever

• May 8, 2019

• #2

I suggest buying OEM rail or something similar from eBay. It should look nicer than current black one.

https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)

 

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redsoulcx5

Member

• May 9, 2019

• #3

I agree, they do look nice! However, don't really like the cross bars that go with the rails. I prefer longer cross bars installed, Something like the Thule roof racks to take advantage of the roof space.

 

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Unobtanium

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RDX Aspec Adv.

• May 9, 2019

• #4

In the mean time, I'd use some silicon or something.

 

shadonoz

SkyActiv Member

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State of Jefferson

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2017 CX-5 GT AWD+

• May 9, 2019

• #5

Black duct tape for easy temporary fix.
You want to protect the threads if you're ever going to mount bars again.

 

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CX5Nut

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2018 CX5

• May 9, 2019

• #6

Can't you just plug the holes with those plastic grommets used to keep the plastic underbody panels in place?

 

Conrad 16.5

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2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD titanium/black 2016 Miata Club ST MT white

• May 9, 2019

• #7

Those are some ugly holes!

If you don't want to replace the plastic rain gutter covers with new OEM covers (this would be my choice) then I'd go with CX5Nut's recommendation and get some black plastic flush mount caps such as these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

Those listed above aren't the correct size of course but you get the idea. Once you get the right sized caps clean the 'lips' of the holes up with a razor and maybe a file and then treat the rusting metal fasteners inside of the holes with something to prevent rust. Then use some sealant around the holes before snapping the caps in place. Done.

 

Last edited: May 9, 2019

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redsoulcx5

Member

• May 19, 2019

• #8

Thank you for all your suggestions guys. I really appreciate it.
I was going go cover the holes with some black silicone and then I wondered if I could somehow modify my CX-7 Rhino RSS153 Roof racks to fit the CX-5. That would cover the holes and save a bit of money in buying new roof racks. It appears that the Rhino RSS153 Roof Racks sit nicely on the CX-5. I just had to use a hack saw to cut the bars to size. Here is the finished result.