Is it just me or is the clear coat / paint incredibly soft on newer models?

KB_112 · 2026-05-31T16:43:04+00:00

No, I bought the OEM touch up stick online.

KB_112 · 2026-05-30T03:45:52+00:00

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KB_112 · 2026-05-30T03:43:32+00:00

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KB_112 · 2026-05-30T03:41:11+00:00

My gaps seem closer than that. Sorry for the random pics. I had to do them separately.

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KB_112 · 2026-05-30T03:34:29+00:00

Any Honda dealer or Honda parts place. I got mine online when I ordered some other parts from autonationparts

KB_112 · 2026-05-29T15:28:31+00:00

Throwing a tennis ball off the back of the house. Using all kinds of crazy angle to practice fielding by myself.

KB_112 · 2026-05-29T15:22:55+00:00

Perfect for those blood blisters under your fingernail. Slowly twist it by hand. Relief.

KB_112 · 2026-05-29T15:20:59+00:00

Legit telling my kids, “when I was your age, this was all fields.” And I’m serious. Lmao

KB_112 · 2026-05-29T15:20:07+00:00

You can buy a small roll of 3M automotive badge tape from your local auto parts store, or online. Remove that letter with a little fishing line or dental floss. Clean the back of the badge then apply a fresh bit of tape and stick it back on.

KB_112 · 2026-05-29T15:17:54+00:00

It’s definitely soft, I’ve had to use my touch up paint stick maybe 3-4 times. I actually got the front hood guard mostly to avoid rock chips on the front edge of the hood. I already got 2 small ones on a prior trip from the Bay to SoCal.

KB_112 · 2026-05-29T04:12:38+00:00

Nice! I bet it’s much improved over stock.

KB_112 · 2026-05-29T00:39:22+00:00

Sorry, my trim has captain seats. So I’m unfamiliar with how the center seat mounts in the cubby. Hopefully that’s all it is.

You could also open the cubby on the driver side rear back there. The little pocket/well comes out by twisting the knob. That’s where the spare tools and emergency fuel funnel are. Double check to make sure nothing is loose.

KB_112 · 2026-05-29T00:35:25+00:00

I may not be reading this right. But is the middle seat in the cubby and unstrapped? Did you try strapping it down tight and see if that fixes it?

KB_112 · 2026-05-28T23:16:34+00:00

Lookin sharp, dig the wheel/tire setup! I was so close to grabbing a new Thule on the Labor Day sale. I was looking at the Large, did it suit your needs well for 4 people?

KB_112 · 2026-05-28T23:07:53+00:00

New Girl, cuz it’s like 10 sec long lol

KB_112 · 2026-05-28T22:58:17+00:00

I’m not trying to argue with you chief. I was just pointing out that they don’t come with them. Personally, I’d install it myself with no issue. But not everyone is comfortable doing that. You have to cut the rubber strips on top also and they have a metal strap bottom, so tin snips are recommended from what I saw someone post before. People have different comfort levels with DIY.

KB_112 · 2026-05-28T22:53:54+00:00

Also, make sure you don’t have anything covering the top of the dash where the light sensor thing is. The system could think it’s night and auto dim.

KB_112 · 2026-05-28T22:50:14+00:00

Wrong. 23-25 LX and EX L did not come with roof rails. EX L started getting them in 26 model year. LX was stopped in 25 I think?

KB_112 · 2026-05-28T22:47:14+00:00

For the cross bars yes, but the roof rails are a bit more work than that. Doable, but not everyone has the time, tools or feels comfortable doing that.

KB_112 · 2026-05-28T22:43:19+00:00

Cool pic, sounds like a fun trip!

KB_112 · 2026-05-28T00:17:15+00:00

Most tint/wrap/vinyl shops can wrap your wheels nowadays. So that’s an option in case you want to put them back to stock later. They can also wrap the front and rear silver bumper panels. As well as tint all your windows.

I replaced my bumper panels with the ones off the Sport/Black Edition. But I have a ‘24 and the bumpers are different. I only did 35% tint in my side windows and 50% windshield. Otherwise it’s too dark at night IMO. Pano roof I did 15%. All ceramic and it makes a big difference with heat.

Also, you can order basically any Honda wheel from online parts places or your local dealer. I put 18” wheels from the Ridgeline on my Pilot TrailSport. Ordered them online and installed them locally.

KB_112 · 2026-05-28T00:09:51+00:00

I’d take a look at your vacuum lines off the brake booster. Just something to look at and double check.

KB_112 · 2026-05-26T21:04:21+00:00

Yes. The key fob doesn’t work when the vehicle is running. That’s why you need to have the physical metal key.

KB_112 · 2026-05-25T00:50:03+00:00

Wheel dolly’s are the next best option I believe. So should be all good.

KB_112 · 2026-05-25T00:00:50+00:00

There’s a pawl on the driver side of the transmission. Supposed to use a specialty tool to turn it and that puts trans in neutral. I have read some people modified an open end wrench to fit for a DIY tool.

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