2019 Model S - Hood Flex/bend

[Smitty2020]

Hi, all.
I noticed two things about the hood on my new (2019) S, compared to my 2013 P85:

1. Under the hood is just bare metal, none of the rubber tracking or insulation padding found on the 2013. Is that the new normal?

2. When wiping down the hood while it was closed, I noticed a lot of bending/flexing at multiple places, from top to bottom. You can feel the metal “popping” up and down. When closed and untouched, though, it looks fine.

My question - are either/both of these now typical? The 2013 hood seems more rigid and sturdy, and insulated. It just seemed odd to find the bottom of the hood so bare and exposed. And the flexing during a simple “wipe down” is kinda concerning. Or maybe not!

Thanks in advance, everyone.

 

[Buddy]

That is normal. When washing, apply very little pressure to the hood.

Even without the rubber seal, I've had no issues keeping things in the trunk dry in wet weather.

2016 MS75

 

[Corsair]

Same observation after changing from 2015 to 2018. Hood definitely lighter and thinner.

 

[Buster1]

My Nov 2017 does the same thing. Be careful washing as stated. There should be a rubber “gasket” down around the frunk enclosure.