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The stainless steel threshold plate for the cargo area on my recently acquired 2019 Cayenne (base) was a scratched up eyesore and has been bothering me since I first got the car.
I decided to do something about it today.
Also added a new carpeted cargo area mat (Lloyd's mats). Really good quality.
Scratched up mess. All polished up! New Lloyd's carpeted cargo area mat. "Ebony" color with heavier binding. Really good quality.
The stainless steel threshold plate for the cargo area on my recently acquired 2019 Cayenne (base) was a scratched up eyesore and has been bothering me since I first got the car.
I decided to do something about it today.
Also added a new carpeted cargo area mat (Lloyd's mats). Really good quality.
Scratched up mess. All polished up! New Lloyd's carpeted cargo area mat. "Ebony" color with heavier binding. Really good quality.
The optional porsche mat below actually has an extension so it is used as protection for the metal plate.
I ordered it without knowing about the extension but it is actually very useful and the price is “reasonable”.
What are the steps to replace the airfilter if you dont mind detailing those here.?
This is the process that I used for the 3.0L engine. I would imagine that it is similar with the other Cayenne models - they all use the same air filter I think.
(Process is sequenced in the photos below)
Forward left and right sides of the engine cover - there are two bright metal clips (one on each side). Carefully pull towards you and down. Be careful to avoid cutting your finger. Sharp edges. Metal clip in secure position. Metal clip pulled out. To remove the engine cover, carefully pull up on the left front and then the right front of the cover. There are several plastic retaining guides at the rear of the cover that enable it to be secured in place. You have to pull forward on the engine cover in order for the rear guides to clear where they are secured. This is a view of the rear of the plastic engine cover showing the retaining guides. There are plastic pins that fit into these rubber receptacles. I cleaned and lubed them with Honda Shin Etsu grease so that the cover is more easily installed / removed in the future. This is the reverse side of the engine cover showing the plastic pins. Rubber Receptacle. This is the air filter element. It is retained in place with the two metal spring clips. They are easily flipped up and back. The filter element is secured in place with two T25 alloy machine screws. Rear T25 alloy screw. New Filter in place. Reinstallation of the engine cover is easily accomplished. Align and place the rear portion of the engine cover in position first and then press down on the front to secure the plastic pins into the rubber receptacles. Last step is to re-secure the metal clips at the front left and right of the engine cover. Be careful to avoid cutting your finger when securing the clips.
Agree the Cayenne air filter is easy to replace, on the spectrum of all vehicles on the road. It is the easiest filter replacement on any car I have owned in the past 10 years. MB air filters are stupid. BMW are in the middle of the spectrum - annoying but not too difficult.
Panamera looks like a pain, but there is a procedure for it, so doable in the end.
Wash
Detailed the front wheels...dust!
Scrubbed out salt residue in the driver's carpet that wasn't contained by the all-weather floormat
Oil change at 38,400 miles
I've been avoiding this project, but today was the day.
Deep cleaning and ceramic coating the lower body cladding on my 2019 Cayenne (base). The car is not a youngster - 5 years old and about 39k miles on it. Prior to me getting it, the car was not abused at all, but just driven and used as most people would use a car like this.
I've learned through hard experience - when you commit to ceramic coat something, to avoid remorse and regret afterwards, you have to properly clean and prepare the areas being done.
I had already cleaned this rocker panel twice using a good car wash. Still looked bad. This is an outstanding All Purpose cleaner and works great on carpet, upholstery, plastic and other materials. Gets the job done but will not harm the surfaces. Colourlock brush. The right one for this job. I had to do this process twice to get the various surfaces completely clean. Tedious. Gyeon Prep - used to properly prepare the surface for ceramic coating application. Ensures the ceramic will properly bond with the material. "After" shot #1 Another after shot... This area was particularly bad The ceramic seals the surface and will help ease the cleaning going forward.
I've been avoiding this project, but today was the day.
Deep cleaning and ceramic coating the lower body cladding on my 2019 Cayenne (base). The car is not a youngster - 5 years old and about 39k miles on it. Prior to me getting it, the car was not abused at all, but just driven and used as most people would use a car like this.
I've learned through hard experience - when you commit to ceramic coat something, to avoid remorse and regret afterwards, you have to properly clean and prepare the areas being done.
I had already cleaned this rocker panel twice using a good car wash. Still looked bad. This is an outstanding All Purpose cleaner and works great on carpet, upholstery, plastic and other materials. Gets the job done but will not harm the surfaces. Colourlock brush. The right one for this job. I had to do this process twice to get the various surfaces completely clean. Tedious. Gyeon Prep - used to properly prepare the surface for ceramic coating application. Ensures the ceramic will properly bond with the material. "After" shot #1 Another after shot... This area was particularly bad The ceramic seals the surface and will help ease the cleaning going forward.
Well done!! Looks great. I hadn't given much thought to coating the plastic parts until your post
These had never been cleaned much less off of the car... As much as Porsche charges for these things, it makes sense to have them look decent Makes getting them back on and off much easier going forward
2 new rear tires. Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S 315/35R21, same as factory. I liked the set that came new on my CPO so I stuck with what works for me. Current mileage 38,400, and I bought the car with 24,500 miles. So roughly 14,000 miles tire life. Shortest tire life I have ever experienced. I am an above average aggressive driver. I had 5mm tread depth, so maybe a few thousand miles of life that could have been squeezed out of them.
So these tires could last ~20k miles if not aggressively driven and taken down to near the tread bars.
Quite surprisingly to me, the Porsche dealer had the most competitive price in my area, and was able to get me in with a loaner 3 days after I called. Nothing to complain about there.
I had a current model lightly-optioned Macan base for a loaner. Not the car for me. It felt great to get back in the heavily-optioned Cayenne S.
Loving the new tires! Fronts have a bit more life left in them.
01-31-2024 | 01:38 AM
