View Full Version : What happened to my hood?!
imported_CDTGaticaW201
09-03-2006, 09:34 PM
Well, I noticed this like hazy area of my hood about 5 months ago, along with what I guess you could call paint blisters. Anyways, I washed it, polished it, and everything else you could imagine...but it`s still there.
It was a PITA trying to get it to show up on camera, but here are a few pics...
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/GaticaG/03SEP06015.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/GaticaG/03SEP06014.jpg
Any ideas?
Eurosport94
09-03-2006, 10:20 PM
hmm...the paint looks really good everywhere else on that spot(trunk it looks like? on a classic car) is that the original paint?
maybe you could try using rubbing compound or something on it.
Sirslap2
09-03-2006, 10:20 PM
What polishes did you use????
It looks like hazing.
I doubt you are breaking through the clear.
Sirslap2
09-03-2006, 10:21 PM
maybe you could try using rubbing compound or something on it.
No No NO :bat
Eurosport94
09-03-2006, 10:26 PM
damn jeez sorry.....bite my head off
<----noob
Sirslap2
09-03-2006, 10:29 PM
damn jeez sorry.....bite my head off
<----noob
Sorry ....bad personal experience with it when I was just a "noob"
Shouldn`t be used by the inexperienced.
Always start with the least aggressive.
That is why I would recommend a swirl remover or very fine polish.
Still need to know what he used in the first place. :nixweiss
SpoiledMan
09-03-2006, 10:32 PM
Looks like clear coat failure to me. Bigger pics?
Eurosport94
09-03-2006, 10:34 PM
Sorry ....bad personal experience with it when I was just a "noob"
Shouldn`t be used by the inexperienced.
Always start with the least aggressive.
That is why I would recommend a swirl remover or very fine polish.
Still need to know what he used in the first place. :nixweiss
no problem, thats why i`m here. i was going to suggest as swirl remover, but i wasn`t sure if it would be strong enough to solve the problem
Sirslap2
09-03-2006, 10:35 PM
Looks like clear coat failure to me. Bigger pics?
I hope not but it does look like one possibility.....didn`t want to bring the brother down :nervous2:
SpoiledMan
09-03-2006, 11:02 PM
I hope not but it does look like one possibility.....didn`t want to bring the brother down :nervous2:
Understood. Best thing to do is constantly keep a fresh coat of heavy paste on it. That will at least slow it down a little.
imported_CDTGaticaW201
09-03-2006, 11:05 PM
Wow! I didn`t expect to get this many replies. I hope it`s not clearcoat failure. I know it couldn`t have been from improper detailing technique as at that point I only washed and waxed...the only time it ever saw anything abrasive polish-wise was when I used PPCL before applying Souveran. But I think a possibility for the cause of it would be me driving my car for about a year and a half without a hood pad, the heat coming off of the engine could have caused the blistering and haziness...but I reeeally hope it`s reversible.
The picture I posted was taken after *trying* to get a hang of the PC using XMT#3, then XMT#1, followed by their Finishing Glaze and NXT-paste so I could top it off with Souveran tomorrow.
But just to repeat myself, I first noticed this spot about 5-6 months ago during my pre-PC era.
Hmm...here`s the same picture in 1280x960
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/13/03sep06016mo8.th.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/my.php?image=03sep06016mo8.jpg)
Thanks a lot you guys!
Edit: and oh yea, I know my wiper looks like crap...I need to repaint the arm.
SpoiledMan
09-04-2006, 12:22 AM
Yep, CC failure for sure. Get and keep some heavy paste wax on it such as 845. Find something you like and use it often in this case.:D
imported_CDTGaticaW201
09-04-2006, 12:26 AM
Aw, shot down. :(
So lemme get this right...just apply my paste wax heavily over those areas? Will PS or NXT do the trick?
SpoiledMan
09-04-2006, 12:29 AM
I wouldn`t "waste" the PS on it as you`ll need to apply a coat every couple weeks to keep it looking decent. It`s at a point where it will go "downhill" fast with a lapse in protection/care. NXT would be OK just use it often.
imported_CDTGaticaW201
09-04-2006, 12:34 AM
Thanks SpoiledMan...I think I`m gonna head out to the garage and goop some on right now.
Man, it`s kinda depressing realizing it`s clearcoat failure. I think I thought it might`ve been it...I just didn`t want to believe it. Thanks for the help though man.