I've never seen anything other than conjecture regarding paint thickness and don't believe that the Japanese don't do what other global makers do - apply it in accordance with the paint manufacturers recommendation. I've seen some dreadful examples of German and French car paintwork. It scratches and chips like any other if it isn't treated right.
My jeep had nearly 100k miles. I had 2 or 3 chips. My cx5 has a bit over half that. Many more chips. Also, 2 windshields had to be replaced already. It's a trend...
Not really unob. That could just be bad luck. If you go on other forums they are all complaining of the same thing. I've got a TSB on the glass of the new model somewhere if it helps you decide about choosing one.
I use a do-it-myself car wash. Soap>rinse>Spot free rinse. Nothing too special. I wax the complete vehicle with NuFinish in the spring and the hood again in the Fall. My vehicles look great for the 10 years or so that I own them. Ed
I've never seen anything other than conjecture regarding paint thickness and don't believe that the Japanese don't do what other global makers do - apply it in accordance with the paint manufacturers recommendation. I've seen some dreadful examples of German and French car paintwork. It scratches and chips like any other if it isn't treated right.
We may not be able to take things of this world with us in the end, but we all have something to keep us occupied in the mean time.
+1. There will always be a very thin layer of film on there no matter how many washes it goes through. Plus all the contaminants on the sides and lower rocker panels. Touchless car washes are nice to help keep the elements from building up on your vehicle, especially during the winter.
I understand people have time constraints and limitations but hand washing gives the best results every time.
(rofl)I select the nano wax when I go through the car wash! [emoji41]
It's a Mazda! [emoji23]
I select the nano wax when I go through the car wash! [emoji41]
It's a Mazda! [emoji23]
you have a boring ol' CUV and then the M4 which is totally out of Mazda's league, so you must think im crazy when you see how passionate about the Mazda 6, which is far better suited to the NA 2.5 and handles beautifully with involved and nimble handling. the liquid-silver paint is good enough of a reason on it's own to care this much for the exterior of Mazda
Full disclosure, I wash the M4 the same way.
You losers got 3 pages out of how to wash a car. Ya'll need help. Is it the same to wash a CRV? idiots
Let me guess how you spend your spare time?You losers got 3 pages out of how to wash a car. Ya'll need help. Is it the same to wash a CRV? idiots
You losers got 3 pages out of how to wash a car. Ya'll need help. Is it the same to wash a CRV? idiots
Do you like parking close next to others and dinging the sides with your door?
You losers got 3 pages out of how to wash a car. Ya'll need help. Is it the same to wash a CRV? idiots
If they prefer to take special steps to protect their investment and have their vehicle look good, what's the problem? If you want to clean yours with a Brillo pad, your choice.
As far as washing another vehicle is concerned (no specific make or model) sometimes it's best to also wear dark glasses to protect your eyes from some of the ugly contours and excessive chrome you may encounter.
As far as washing another vehicle is concerned (no specific make or model) sometimes it's best to also wear dark glasses to protect your eyes from some of the ugly contours and excessive chrome you may encounter.
Bad weekend?
Unintended pun there Brillo?
I wish I would have known better when I first got my CX-5 in 2013. At this point it's had a few years of bad car washes, etc. and definitely has swirl marks. I at least try to keep it from getting worse and take care of it now. One of these days I will get the paint corrected to get rid of the swirls, and I still need to buff out a couple of problems on the passenger side rear door. Luckily can't tell unless right up close to it.
And as rare as it is, I'll agree with Uno. My hood has got to have like 20+ rock chips on it.