No expert here just my opinion, and everyone has one.
Optimum makes great products and I use them every week and have for several years. Gloss-coat is fast and easy to apply, a good affordable starter coating, but after using it on several cars it`s not so durable IMHO. Just my experience.
If you are going to spend the your time and money to prep and protect your new baby (which is time very well spent) I would consider going with maybe a Gyeon coating. Their updated Q2 Syncro package w/ Skin is worth considering. Yes, it is a much more expensive and more time consuming to apply 3 layers, but the results are pretty impressive.
The Gyeon Cure that is included with the package is not needed once you apply the final layer Skin.
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/gyeo...ro-bundle.html
On feeling for how smooth (free of contamination) the paint is on your hood, try putting your hand a sandwich bag. This makes a huge difference in what you feel.
All free advice. Take it for what it worth.
Good luck, and enjoy your New ride for many years!!
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