How to get a clean hood...???

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Crosby87

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My hood never seems to look clean. I realize it is a horizontal surface so it will get/show more dirt. When we washed the car today, I actually washed the hood twice...right after the roof and at the very end. Does anyone do anything special for their hood?

I am using Eiman Fabrik shampoo with a waffle-weave microfiber to blot dry.
 
It's paint just like the rest of the car. No reason that I can think of. Post pics if you can
 
Possible oxidation?? A pic would certainly help!
 
The paint on your hood is normally no different than the rest of the car.

  • What year is your car?
  • What color is the paint?
  • Is the paint damaged?
    • Clear-coat failure
    • Heavily oxidized
    • Chemical damage
  • Do you have any photos of the hood?
 
Ok...I guess that answers my first question...it shouldn't be any dirtier than the rest of the car. I will try to post pics. I had a professional paint correction done on it about 4 months ago. So, the paint is in great shape...no swirling, no holograms. I think I may need to clay it, but I am an amateur still so I will need to study up on it. How easy is it to screw up your paint by claying?

I will post pics of the hood when I get a chance.
 
Claying is very simple if you follow these simple rules:

Wash the car first
Use a constant Lubricant spray while claying
Don't press down on the clay but instead let it glide across the paint
Use a Clay that isn't too aggressive for your purpose
Reshape the clay often
If you drop the clay throw it away
Use common sense
 
Crosby87 said:
Ok...I guess that answers my first question...it shouldn't be any dirtier than the rest of the car. I will try to post pics. I had a professional paint correction done on it about 4 months ago. So, the paint is in great shape...no swirling, no holograms. I think I may need to clay it, but I am an amateur still so I will need to study up on it. How easy is it to screw up your paint by claying?

I will post pics of the hood when I get a chance.
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Are you talking about the "feel" of the paint or the actual look? You will find that you do have to clay the horizontal panels quicker than the vertical ones. I just do both at the same time anyway. We are located next to a body shop so there is always a little bit of paint deposit no matter how good the filters are lol but they normally come off with a good protected finish and a wash.
 
Crosby87 said:
I think I may need to clay it, but I am an amateur still so I will need to study up on it. How easy is it to screw up your paint by claying?
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Just make sure everything is surgically clean... clean car, clean hands, etc.

How to use detailing clay to remove "Above Surface Bonded Contaminants" and restore a smooth as silk surface.


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