Recent content by SayNoToPistons

Street parked my Mazda CX-5 at what was seemingly a safe spot. I was wrong. Came home to find some scuffing on the unpainted portion of my rear bumper. It must be the typical NYC a-hole bumper kissing technique someone used. The scuffs are not deep enough to make any significant gouges. Though...

Decided to park the 2013 CX-5 on the street over night (for once) because of some moving that needed to be done. Discovered a huge dent, scratches, and white paint transfer on the front passenger door facing the street. A hit and run. Car was flawless black mica before this, and I'm obviously...

I am looking for a solution to redye certain sections of red stitching that have faded due to direct exposure to the sun (rear seat tops). The red stitching has slowly faded to a pink/beige color and is progressively getting worse. I can use a red sharpie and get the color somewhat close with a...

Using nothing but a clean damp MF towel. I have been religiously wiping the leather seats of my year old CX-5 every end of the week for the past year. Every month, I apply Sonus Leather conditioner because I absolutely love the smell and how it meshes nicely with the (still) new car smell...

I have an on going problem with my RX-8's paint on its factory aluminum hood. Keep in mind that I do not have a garage and the hood is completely OEM including the paint (Velocity Red Mica). My RX-8 is an early build of 2004, and it is not a known issue for other RX-8's. I am aware that the...

I have an on going problem with my RX-8's paint on its factory aluminum hood. Keep in mind that I do not have a garage and the hood is completely OEM including the paint (Velocity Red Mica). My RX-8 is an early build of 2004, and it is not a known issue for other RX-8's. I am aware that the...

I was following Chemical Guy's online tutorial for cleaning glass, which involved a (new) razor blade. It worked just fine using a new razor (with holder) soapy water on the windows of my brand new CX-5. Though after using the razor on the mirrors, rinsing, and drying them off, I noticed marring...

I was following Chemical Guy's online tutorial for cleaning glass, which involved a (new) razor blade. It worked just fine using a new razor (with holder) soapy water on the windows of my brand new CX-5. Though after using the razor on the mirrors, rinsing, and drying them off, I noticed marring...

I found an old tub a friend gave me a few years ago. Never got to use it. I did some research but not much as showed up on it. I am quite familiar with PB EX-P and down to my final 1/4 of the bottle. I figured I could use Natty's Pasta Wax to top it. I do recall reading a few years back it being...

I daily drive a CX-5 that is in Black Mica. I want it looking good, but getting tired of polishing it and going through glazes like no tomorrow. There is a decent amount of (easily stained) plastic molding throughout the body as well. Granted I could mask every part and go through roll after...

My RX8 is going into winter hibernation until the temperature reaches above freezing in NYC. With the wheel removed and on jackstands (near r-compound tires) and no garage, I think I am in need of a cover. Due to the location of my driveway, the sun beats down on the car from dawn til dusk with...

Went to the movies with the RX8 last night and came back with two shallow and round door dings, also with a hairline scratch through the paint to boot :( . I would like someone reputable to work on the dings because i want it to be done right due to the fact that we're working with forming...

I have a Mazda RX8 with red and black two tone leather interior. Lately I've been noticing that whenever I clean the red leather section of the steering wheel, the dye seems to come off onto my microfiber towel. Even when I am VERY gentle with the MF towel that is damped with water, I notice...

So 80% done polishing the RX8 and my porter cable decided to make "whirring" noises. After a few passes it just stopped spinning. The motor was still trying to work but it just got stuck as if it said "LOL F' you!". I'm trying to figure out what to do with this damn thing. When I turn it on...

I recently restored a pair of headlights. They weren't in terrible condition but showed signs of hazing and yellowing. I used 2000 grit sand paper then SSR 2.5 with a 4" pad on a PC. It turned out great. Now the question is... What is the best and more durable way to seal the headlights? I am...