Hatchman

Thank you! Yes, black is very easy to scratch and swirl. Got our last car with 93,000 miles, and it was black. Took me about 4 tries with compound and polish with a random orbital buffer and a variety of foam pads before I got the paint to looking good again. At least Tuxedo Black has some metal flake, so it helps to hide some small flaws. Never tried Blitz, but it sounds good!

We had the black protector plastic on our last car as well, a Lexus RX300. It held up pretty well, but the dogs could still scratch it, so I don't the vinyl tape will stand a chance. Those claws are like razors, even though I try to keep the trimmed back.

Got the windows tinted yesterday, 35% on every window, including the sunroof. Nothing on the windshield. I think I could have gone darker, but the legal limit is actually 50% on the front windows in VA, so the front windows are actually 15% too dark. I don't think it will be a problem, though. There is enough sunlight coming through the sunroof, even with the extra tint and screen closed to transmit enough light in the cabin to keep it from looking too dark. That and the HUGE windshield letting in light. What do you think?

Good to see there hasn't been any problems for 2013 build dates. Maybe Ford figured it out?

Sorry to hear about that. Don't worry, we've all been there, done something to damage our cars in one way or another. My grandfather once floored the gas instead of the brake pulling into the garage. Car ended up on top of the lawn tractor. Ex-girlfriend did the same thing, but luckily found the brake before driving through the laundry room, but took out the whole side of the car along with the side of the garage door frame.

No rattles, yet, seems pretty tight and quiet. Since I-64 has a speed bumps and potholes all in it, may develop some rattles.

I saw a post on facebook on that same topic yesterday. The electric motor inside the door is still turning a gear against a metal track, so there is some rotation/rolling going on. I'll just stick with that, because I'm old school. :) And yes, we still "dial" a number, we don't "push" a phone number. :)

Thank you. Yes, the chrome trim really does stand out now.

Just gave the car it's first full detail, wash and wax. Started off by taking it to the tint shop and putting 35% on all the windows, including the sunroof, but nothing on the windshield. Do not detail your car before taking it to the tint shop. They pretty much cover your car with tint application spray, inside and out, all over the interior, especially if you get the sunroof tinted. I also noticed several shoe scuffs from crawling all over the inside of the car, but all of that came out. After vacuuming, applied Scotchguard to all carpet and floor mats. This stuff is great, really helps to bead up any spills (though that should never happen) Washed with regular Meguiar's Deep Crystal Wash, I like their Gold Class wash as well. Deep Crystal is usually cheaper. Laid down a coat of Meguiar's NXT Generation 2.0. Skipped the clay bar, since it didn't seem to need it, no debris in the paint, very smooth. I tried to clay a small section, but got nothing off, so I didn't do the rest. NXT 2.0 is a pretty good synthetic wax, but use sparingly. I noticed a little bit of greasy like haze, so went back over it with Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Wax, which smoothed all the greasy looking smudges right out. I tried Turtle Wax Ice Synthetic Spray Wax and Optimum Instant Detailer and Gloss Enhancer, and both were just as smudgy as the NXT 2.0. So I'll be using the Meg's Ult Quick Wax to wipe down the car after every wash. For the interior leather, vinyl, and plastic, I put down a coat of 303 Aerospace Protectant. Great thing about this product, it works on leather, plastic, rubber, and vinyl, so you don't have to worry about getting the wrong chemical on the wrong surface, and since our seats are mixed vinyl and leather, this is a must have. It is a UV protectant that doesn't leach out the plasticizers since it contains no silicones and is water based, not petroleum or alcohol based, and it's a safer for the environment. But most of all, it works. It's SPF 40 for your stuff. Looks good, isn't too greasy, and it protects. Do not use Armor All. It will leach plasticizers out and cause you plastic to dry and crack faster than if you used nothing at all. For the tires, just good old Meguiar's Hot Shine tire spray applied with a sponge. This stuff is cheap, only 6 bucks. Just don't spray it on directly or drive the car until it is dry, because it will sling everywhere. Polished the wheels with Honda Pro Polish. It's a motorcycle "do it all" product and I do mean it does it all. It cleans, polishes and protects all plastics, chrome, aluminum, metal, decals, vinyl and painted surfaces without water. It is streak-free finish with one application and contains anti-static ingredients to repel (brake) dust and dirt. Protects finished surfaces from harmful UV rays and leaves a long-lasting high gloss finish. Since the wheels have paint, metal, chrome, rubber, and plastic on them, and I'll probably get over spray on the rubber tires and brakes and rotors, this product is perfect for cleaning the wheels. It says you can clean glass with it, but it will be a little hazy, so I wouldn't recommend it. And last, but not lease, applied Rain-X to every window, including the roof. I didn't realize the roof is about 70% glass if you have a sunroof. Pretty cool! So what is your favorite products? What do you not recommend?

Yes, that is the same spot, only the driver's side. Well, I think I fixed it. I just pushed it back up in there. Will see if it holds or not. If it comes out again, back the the dealer.

Got the windows tinted yesterday, 35% on every window, including the sunroof. Nothing on the windshield. I think I could have gone darker, but the legal limit is actually 50% on the front windows in VA, so the front windows are actually 15% too dark. I don't think it will be a problem, though. There is enough sunlight coming through the sunroof, even with the extra tint and screen closed to transmit enough light in the cabin to keep it from looking too dark. That and the HUGE windshield letting in light. What do you think?

I didn't even read any of the other responses, just jumped to the end. Hell yes, and twice on Sunday. This car is awesome. Tons of tech. Great gas mileage. Great price. Beautiful styling. Great power. Comfortable. Handles well. I would buy this car again if it only got 35 mpg. I love this car. It rocks. / thread.

Wow, that is kind of snarky, but hey, go for it you "bike to work person on an automotive forum while slamming everyone who drives an automobile" :)

Is it just me, or does Sisan and Weathertech not match the Light Stone interior at all?

Please tell us how you "drop the transmission down a gear" with a CVT tranmission. Thank you!

Thank you all again! Just got her tinted, then brought her home to vacuum, wash, wax, seal, Aerospace 303, etc. I really love this car. We named her Maxine.

Drive it like normal. You will be fine.

Thank you for the info and being the guinea pig for this. I would always run 1/8 of a tank of gas or more, fuel pumps need fuel sitting in the tank to cool them. I tell my wife the low fuel light is also a Pump Hot light.

On my driver side rear passenger door, the molding is coming loose on the outside around window. I might be able to push it back in, but don't know if it will stay when I roll the window up and down. Checking for advice before I start messing with it.

Yes, I agree