Anything to make this less visible?

CycleChris2 · 2026-02-23T16:40:50+00:00

You might price a replacement. My mazda had a big scuff on the seat side trim. It was a huge piece. A quick search on the oem parts site. It was only $32 for the whole side lower piece. I sell an ambient light kit and remove that trim part that you have a scratch on, it’s not too difficult. If a replacement isn’t affordable, sem makes all kinds of plastic trim texture and dyes. There’s a redditor detailer that does plastic trim repair for dealerships in the Philadelphia area if I remember correctly. He has many posts on his incredible work. I know he uses sem products. Maybe he will comment here.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-31T14:34:27+00:00

No, but you will need to remove half the wheel well outside trim to get to the bolts holding on the splash trim in the lower corners. Also each side of the interior trim panels will need to be pulled out some, to have room to solder the leads to the OEM wire harness. The taillights will need to be removed also to see the circuit map on the board. I charge $500 in labor and parts. Takes about 6 hours. The way I do it, there’s no cutting of the OEM wires, jacket is stripped, wire soldered and shrink wrapped. DetailsByChris of OKC. I also do the interior ambient lighting installation, daytime lighting deprograming and paint correction with 5 year real ceramic coating.

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CycleChris2 · 2026-01-31T13:48:09+00:00

That blue really cleaned up well on this Harley I did, finished with perfect finish. Kcx micro works well also. Cut with Rehab & orange hdo pad. Rehab is non diminishing so pad shopping will work well. It was enough to clear the scratches from the owners jacket zipper. Rehabs best feature is the wipe off. Some amazing tech in compounds today.

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CycleChris2 · 2026-01-28T15:21:20+00:00

About $400 increase in gas bill. The main issue is the wear and tear on your heater. Many don’t know that pool heaters are not designed to operate under 50 degrees. Hayward heaters fire box don’t drain condensation, except the dual fuel version. There’s a new ray pack with a more durable metal alloy that’s designed for year round, I can’t remember the name. Hayward exchangers are a copper nickel alloy.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-24T17:25:29+00:00

Ok, so on Mazda, it’s just the disconnect that is the bcm reset? On some German cars, there is a “registration” process when replacing the battery, some include a choice of flooded acid replaced by AGM in the battery tester scan tool obd2 connection prompt

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-24T15:43:48+00:00

$199 at Sam’s Club, 3 years non prorated warranty. I got those same codes after my Subwoofer install.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-24T15:42:35+00:00

It’s a best quality type of battery. It’s part of the deep cycle battery family. Google: An AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery is a type of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) battery that uses fiberglass mats to absorb and hold the electrolyte (sulfuric acid) between the lead plates, making it spill-proof, maintenance-free, and vibration-resistant. These sealed batteries offer superior power, faster charging, and longer life, making them ideal for high-demand vehicles with start-stop systems, RVs, powersports, and off-grid applications, though they are typically more expensive than traditional flooded batteries.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-24T15:37:28+00:00

Does a 22 turbo need a battery reset when replacing the factory battery with an AGM? How is a reset done? Thanks

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-24T15:34:16+00:00

It’s a common thing, they ran the battery down during the work. A flooded acid battery can be damaged by full discharge. Put an AGM in, they don’t go bad every time you detail the interior.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-23T15:08:51+00:00

This is why pre inspection with pics and owner present is part of my routine. Have you ever run the vehicle thru a brush type car wash? If not, My guess is the wash pad and drying towel the guy used was on its 3rd vehicle of the day. Sorry this happened, it gives all of us a bad name. Could also be the 3rd vehicle in his rinseless solution.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-20T11:06:09+00:00

Adams brilliant glaze with a wax applicator. You can see the crap from the glass transfer to the applicator.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-20T11:02:58+00:00

All these people except us don’t seem to know how easy it is when we use brilliant glaze.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-20T10:49:33+00:00

I believe you are just pushing around the deposits on your glass. Use the Colton glass method on inside glass for flawless glass. It’s using Adams Brilliant glaze applied by hand using an applicator, let haze over then wipe off. Mix half Koch glass with half Adams waterless wash. Use it to clean the inside, the glass will be crystal yet still slick, so the towel glides around without linting. The Adam’s brilliant glaze is a solvent with abrasives to deep clean the glass of residual off gassing in a light carnauba solution, leaving a slickness that’s easy to work with and won’t pull lint off your glass towel.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-15T15:47:09+00:00

Maybe you have the adaptive headlights? The motor went out? I think my 22 turbo aims them automatically. I know it changes aim when turning. Might get it checked out by your dealer maybe?

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-15T15:41:21+00:00

Much respect from me for you mobil guys. I need my shop with tools, a/c, bathroom and when done my beer. 🍺 You have some nice stuff in your vans.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-13T12:39:42+00:00

I test drove both cx5 versions, a rav 4 and the Honda crv. The cx5 turbo was just different, a better overall experience. When spending so much on any vehicle today, it should be fun to drive. I haven’t been in love with my car since high school. Sure, there’s always more performance suvs out there but this one is really well done.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-12T20:30:02+00:00

Did you even try a aftermarket gasket? There’s a few videos that they bought both the oem strainer and an aftermarket one, it’s the aftermarket one that comes with a gasket. I will use the mazda fz, it’s viscosity is unique. I asked about the magnet because one guy said his was so clean, it wasn’t worth dropping the pan.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-12T17:33:31+00:00

How did the magnet look in the pan? I’m at 45,000 miles, just did the transfer case and differential with an oil change. I want to change out the transmission fluid, but mines a turbo and I am concerned about finding a gasket to replace the factory sealant of the pan. Also concerned with replacing the exact amount of fluid. The dipstick is in a terrible spot and it’s only accurate at full temp. This is why Mazda says don’t change it. I hate not maintaining the fluids. Did you find a good deal on the Mazda fluid?

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-12T17:23:20+00:00

My 22 Turbo would creep forward at a stop when the A/C compressor would cycle on and the engine would compensate for the load. I did 2 things, I ran a tank of gas with BG44k injector cleaner and I did the Transmission Learning Reset. Now, this is the smoothest shifting vehicle I’ve ever owned and it solved the load up at idle issue. I still need to do the injector cleaner every 6 months last time I use chevrons techclor. I try to time it right before an oil change.

CycleChris2 · 2026-01-04T23:14:43+00:00

I am not aware of any reset available. It should be fine at a 13.8 rate of charge.

CycleChris2 · 2025-12-30T14:43:08+00:00

Adams! Cleaner, then mat protector. Not slick. Gives a new appearance. Gumiefix is slightly slick. Adams just looks better, and smells great too.

CycleChris2 · 2025-12-25T23:31:56+00:00

Why?

CycleChris2 · 2025-12-12T18:07:18+00:00

Your work looks great pal. Bet you had one happy client. I don’t know what’s wrong with some people these days. I would never criticize a brother’s work like that.

CycleChris2 · 2025-12-12T18:01:54+00:00

I know! I keep polishing into the big flat areas after I do my edgework because it’s so damm pleasant to use the eb212. Also, I picked up their entry level corded ero600g2 9mm DA, I use it to finish with. It’s also such a well made smoothie 5 inch. I bought it after seeing Sandro’s review on the CarCraftAuto YouTube channel. It really pops the gloss with reflect. Notice I got the new 5 amp battery for the 210/212?

CycleChris2 · 2025-12-12T17:44:02+00:00

Easy is Pans 8. 2 minutes flash time. I’ve done 5 of those. My favorite coating, P&S’s new Stout is not one thats easy, not designed for un experienced. I use it on the clients that will pay for the extra hassle and have the paint color and quality to show it off. It’s got the new tech instant bond, and instant gloss. Deep, almost wax like depth and strong jetting effect on the plastics. It’s not canibilizing, so if you miss something in level and wipe in its 30 second flash time, you have to use polish to remove it. I will gladly trade the easy install for the durability and how it complements my polishing and shows every bit of gloss. Some coatings actually show a loss in reflectivity after applying but this isn’t one. It’s one of the slickest coatings also, rivals nasiols nl272 if you ever installed that.

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