I gave my car a good bath today then a light McGuirres show finish the car looks good. But for some reason the hood is not as slick to the touch as other body parts.. I swear.
Now at night if I take a flash light and look real close I see little dots but the finish looks good. IS this by design?

Thanks for your time

 

When I apply Zaino Z2 it does feel different from the other parts of the car, bumper sides etc...but still seems fine...I don't know why the finish is different...could be because it's aluminum...

 

Clay bar it then wax.

 

Definately ..

Likely just tree sap or something...

 

WE do have a tree sap problem but not a really bad sap just washes off with water, not like pecan trees. Maybe it did do more harm

 

Well...you can't loose with clay bar and 10 minutes....

 

no it's not by design, its time to clay bar..LOL

 

Most likely the hood had been somewhat "sandblasted" by you driving the car. Meaning, it has to endure all the force of the wind and all it's debris (dirt, sand, etc.). Yes, my hood feels a little rough too. However, I clay bar'ed it and sure enough, it's smooth again. Next time you wash your car, clay the hood, then put some nice coat of wax on it, maybe even two for good measure.

 

Clay bar for sure. That will make the paint feel smooth as heck, assuming your paint isn't all chopped up from road debris.

Wax it after you clay it.

 

sounds like u need a dawn wash, clay, then light ;olish and seal!!!

=)

 

DON'T use dish washer soap to wash your car. It drys out the plastics. Like every other person said, use clay, I would then use a polish to clean off any excess residue left by clay and to give it a more depth shine, then wax.

 

Since day one my hood has had a different texture than the rest of the car. Unless you put a ton of wax on it, it will always be like that.

 

like what everyone said.. CLAY BAR you'll be happy after you clay