08-09-2019, 05:14 PM | #1 |
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Bead Maker?
So how legit is this stuff?
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08-09-2019, 09:17 PM | #2 |
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I picked up a 16oz of it because I trust what Matt @ Obsessed recommends. Overall, it works very good and is very easy to use. I use it like he recommends which is post wash, post blow dry, while surface has some left over water. A few mists to a panel, rub in and buff. Makes the surface as slick as I've ever felt car paint get. Longevity is hard to tell because I have better products underneath it but from what I saw on my truck hood, it lasted a solid 2 months and that's with it sitting outside, baking in the sun, rain, bugs, etc.
I never believe the durability times on any product, don't care who makes it...Adam's, Gyeon, CarPro, etc. In fact, I usually figure for half of what they "claim". If that's just me or the nature of detailing companies advertising I don't know, but it keeps my expectations in check. It seems to play well with any of the LSPs I've put it over. I would pickup a 16oz and see how you like it. The first application definitely was a bit more buff intensive but after that it's really easy to just mist 1-3 times and buff right off. Good shine and slippery paint. Try it. I'm sure there are better products out there, but this stuff is legit to answer your question, though perhaps a tad over marketed like every other detailing product out there. |
08-09-2019, 10:22 PM | #3 |
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This stuff is legit. I also follow pretty closely what Matt recommends from Obsessed Garage so I recently picked up a bottle of Beadmaker and I was quite surprised with the results. I think you will notice a difference on a DD vs a garage queen. On my DD that hasn't seen any polish or waxes in over a year it brought quite a difference to the paint. On my garage-kept 1LE I didn't notice a difference but it did put the shine back into the paint.
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08-10-2019, 01:10 AM | #4 |
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Haha product is a joke compared to turtle wax or megs hybrid ceramic wax. Lots of hype.
EDIT: And you have to use a ton of it for inferior results. Last edited by indyz; 08-10-2019 at 09:54 AM. |
08-10-2019, 06:36 AM | #5 |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
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08-12-2019, 06:16 AM | #6 |
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Wow, so there are some mixed reviews? I won’t be using this as a stand alone. I’ll be using jesacar powerlock for the sealant and would like a nice topper or a Detailer for maintenance washing.
Currently car is washed with CG glossworks foam, dried, then detailed sprayed with Wolfgang Uber (which looks great but has no protective properties). Just want something that has protection and looks great after a wash. If it protects up to a month, then that is perfect since I wash the car at least every 2 weeks in not once a week. Car is not a DD. |
08-12-2019, 07:39 AM | #7 |
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Back in July I stripped the wax off my car, used a clay mitt, polished, and used Jescar Powerlock along with Collinite 845. I had planned on using Bead Maker or an equivalent as a topper, but I discovered there was no need.
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08-12-2019, 10:59 AM | #8 | |
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BM is basically a QD product. The "protection" it offers lasts about as long as it takes to get a coat of dust or until the next time you wash the car. Adds some superficial slickness and "gloss" that becomes very evident is due to the chemical residue it leaves behind which will then trap dust and force you to wash the car and subsequently wash the coating off.
There are SO MANY better detailers with actual knowledge and experience than Matt @ Obsessed Garage, really the only thing dude knows about is how to sound completely depressed in a 30 mins video about washing a car and sell his sheepy followers super overpriced bs.... Pan the Organizer actually did a comparison test including chemical resistance with 3 of the top spray-on "ceramic" coatings and only one was worth a damn: |
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08-13-2019, 01:21 PM | #9 | ||
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For those too lazy to watch. It's the TW Seal and Shine. Dirt cheap too. It's been consistently sold out at the stores local to me. |
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08-13-2019, 07:26 PM | #10 |
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love bead maker.looks great,
i actually combine it with the megs hybrid ceramic wax. its cheap also. saves a ton of time. I've literally waited years for products like this, cost effective, quick to use. good results in gloss and durability. |
08-13-2019, 09:51 PM | #11 |
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All great thoughts! I’ve decided to go halves with a buddy and we bought a gallon of the BM with 25% off for $22. So $11 each. I will also try TW seal and shine and see how that looks. Thanks everyone.
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08-14-2019, 05:55 AM | #12 |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
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IMO...
Best budget spray-n-wipe: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax Best not-so-budget spray-n-wipe: Carpro Reload But there's so much out there that is as good as Reload it's really personal preference, as long as you're buying a good product. Beadmaker, however, isn't one of them. Did you watch the video I posted? |
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08-14-2019, 11:06 AM | #14 |
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Marketing just works carry on
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