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I started using it and I am amazed at how well it works. Seems to repel dirt really well. Easy to use and well priced.
Give a try, lots of YouTube detailers love it.
 

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Ordered a gallon. Thanks for posting.
 

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Let us know what you think--please
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For me Bead Maker works awesome as a drying aid and as a sacrificial layer on ceramic coated wheels. The cure time is real!!! Apply it in the morning and walk away, in the afternoon you see a different truck.
 

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Will do, it’ll likely be closer to the end of the month before I use it. I clay bar’d, polished, sealed, and waxed a few weeks ago. We’ve gotten some weather roll through since then and more on the way. Once it passes I’ll check to see if I need to clay and re-wax before I apply bead maker.
 

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Bead Maker came in rather quick for not being on prime. Ironically I had an unexpected day off today with good weather. I washed the truck and the plastic bag test told me u should clay bar for good measure. Afterwards I applied BM per the instructions. Be prepared to have a second microfiber towel handy. The first one gets saturated quick. The dry towel leaves a perfect shiny layer. Goes on easy, wipes down easy. At first glance the paint looks richer and the surface feels slicker than wax. I’m currently waiting on the cure time to elapse.
 

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Wanna see Wanna see!!!! LOL
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Wanna see Wanna see!!!! LOL
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Lol, here’s a few quick shots from the garage. Lighting isn’t the best for pictures but for what it’s worth.. It’s a tight fit in there... For reference, the paint is brilliant black aka black with a light flake job. Approximately 3 hours into curing. The color pops when the sun is out. Hopefully it won’t be overcast tomorrow. I’ll take more pics outside if the sun comes out.

Make sure to zoom in.

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That looks really good. Will see what tomorrow brings---
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Still no sun but better lighting nonetheless. Bead Maker really looks good. Will see how it holds up in a few days when weather rolls through. I’ll still post pics in the sun if it decides to come out beforehand. 152F7A65-79D5-474D-BCDF-1EF281784FB4.jpeg 0F0E9E8A-3470-4A7D-8DB5-B096177EAB4B.jpeg D20C16A7-9920-45FF-B5AC-F31DBEC4BCF1.jpeg FC6D0326-B653-4782-881D-96FBDFED0115.jpeg

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That looks great after it flashed. If you get some weather and it rains maybe you can sneak out a get a quick picture of the beading/sheeting. I think you hit a home run!!!
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And the sun finally came out. Here you go. 51B8E289-51AA-479D-8939-4BC7EBDD88F6.jpeg 9501CB73-EAE7-432B-81ED-BB94B71970E1.jpeg D3E5713F-A169-4EB0-AB71-225765C4009B.jpeg C995AACF-C9C3-4F90-89E5-59F868E81881.jpeg 76495A92-F10D-460A-A7D6-8DDE1F96A7A4.jpeg
 

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This was my test when I first tried bead maker. Obviously bead maker on left 4 month old Adams paint sealant on right
 

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Anyone know how long bead maker is supposed to last under normal conditions?
 

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GREAT reflection shots!!!!!!
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When I run out of my arsenal of detailing supplies I would like to try it out. Honestly there is always something new coming out and if you jump to every new product, you will end up being broke. I read a quote on autogeek that said "Find something you like and use it a lot". In the two years I have had my hellcat, I haven't even waxed it the traditional way. I have been using Meguiars spray wax as a drying aide/wax and this is the result. I also cant remember the last time I actually waxed my truck the traditional way..

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