09/04/2026 7:55 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 8:30 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 9:00 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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09/04/2026 9:20 am
Ok adding this to my list of things to try. Thanks for the tip!
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09/04/2026 9:30 am
Been using this for years, no complaints