09/04/2026 6:55 am
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Seriously fed up with the road spray on my week-old Lyriq. My logic was that it would handle PNW rain better but the paint is already taking a beating. I was thinking mud guards or maybe a specific film? The dealer options are trash honestly. What exterior mods are actually worth the money for under $500?...
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09/04/2026 7:30 am
- I would suggest getting Cadillac Lyriq Front and Rear Splash Guards Gloss Black from a wholesale parts site.
- Be careful with clips. Check Cadillac forums for warnings so you dont scratch the paint.
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09/04/2026 8:00 am
Re: "I would suggest getting Cadillac Lyriq Front and..." - unfortunately those splash guards just dont cut it for heavy PNW rain. The aerodynamics on this car actually pull the road mist right along the lower panels, which is a major design oversight imo. The paint Cadillac is using is also way thinner than I expected, it pits so easily... kinda frustrating for a luxury EV. For under $500, skip the dealer plastic and get a XPEL Ultimate Plus Paint Protection Film Pre-cut Kit for the rockers. It is a 8 mil polyurethane layer that stops actual chips. I would also apply Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light 30ml Ceramic Coating. The hydrophobic properties really help with that grimy spray. It is a bit of a project to install yourself, but I can give you some tips on the heat gun technique if you go that route. Just be super careful with the surface prep.
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17/08/2026 7:36 pm
Re: "Been using this for years, no complaints" - honestly, that stuff might work on other vehicles but the Lyriq has such specific panel gaps that you really need to look at pre-cut kits. The factory paint issues everyone is mentioning are real, but I found that most spray-on sealants just dont handle the road grime build up in the PNW. I swapped to using Gtechniq C2 Liquid Crystal because it forms a tighter chemical bond than standard sealants and is much easier to apply properly. If you want to keep the lower rocker panels clean, look into 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series. It is significantly more durable against pitting compared to the stuff the dealership tries to push on you. Just be methodical with the application, use a heat gun, and take your time. It is annoying to have to do this on a brand new luxury vehicle, but the factory finish needs the extra help to actually last.
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09/04/2026 8:20 am
Ok adding this to my list of things to try. Thanks for the tip!
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09/04/2026 8:30 am
Been using this for years, no complaints