Car Detailing for Mazda CX-7

Detailing your Mazda CX-7

The CX-7 was a sporty-looking crossover with a turbo engine that liked oil, and the engine bay on a survivor usually shows it, so a degreaser and a careful rinse are part of the job. The deep dash under the steep windshield collects dust that only steam clears. Outside, the cladding has gone grey, the paint is swirled, and a correction plus sealant makes the difference between a tired crossover and one that looks like it still has years left.

What we watch for on a CX-7

• The turbocharged 2.3 engine bay is usually oily and benefits from a degreaser and careful rinse
• The steeply raked windshield has a deep dash shelf that collects dust and needs steam
• Black lower cladding and the big wheel arches fade and need a trim restorer
• Older paint is often swirled and oxidized; a two-step correction brings back what the clear coat can give
• 18-inch wheels trap brake dust and salt between spokes

Midsize SUVs: three rows of places to hide crumbs

With a third row, a big cargo area and plenty of child-seat anchors, midsize SUVs hide a lot of mess. We work through each row and each seat track so nothing is left behind.