Gritty Feeling on my hood and front quarters

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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Gritty Feeling on my hood and front quarters

What's up everybody! I've got a minor issue that's bugging me. I drive a Silver 05 TL, and the car always looks good because it's an easier color to keep clean and I wash it at least once a week. But this past weekend I waxxed and buffed it with an Auto buffer. It was looking all nice and glassy and shiny and I was happy til I felt the hood and it was still gritty feeling like it was dirty.

What's the problem, it feels like shit but looks good? What do i need to do?

Thanks in advance for the tips.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Environmental fallout. A light grade clay bar will relieve your anxiety as well.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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^^^^ exactly
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Clay. +2.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 03:12 AM
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+3 on the clay. Once you use it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Just so you know you will have to re-wax after you clay.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Clay bar will fix what ails ya
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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Clay. Good.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Thanks DooDs, I've seen you'all talking about claybars for a while, but I've never used one, never seen one, ans dont understand how to use it. Can i get one at pepboys, or autozone or murrays, and I also dont undersatand the lubricant?

If someone could explain to me how to use it and what it does that would be great.

Thanks,
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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Ask and ye shall receive....

http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-De...uide/Clay-Bar/
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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What is the purpose of the clay bar? New to the game
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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What is the purpose of the clay bar? New to the game

Removes contaminants imbedded in the paint. Makes it glass smooth.
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