I agree, started off very strong and then disappointed.
It seems to still be doing well on front windshield, even after a lot of wiper use. Vertical panels are doing well too.
Here is a video I finally got to work! Sorry for crappy video shooting but was raining when I took it. Was taken Feb...
March 20, 2019
Just passed the 1 month mark. Drove through a light rain storm. Car had some dust and dirt from every day driving.
CMX left side, PNS right
PNS continues to have tighter beading. On trunk lid you can see where PNS pushes the water off, CMX has it kind of sit there.
I will...
100 percent. My car will never see APC, Ironx, BIC lighters and other chemicals on a daily basis. It will see grime, salt, rain, bugs, construction dirt.
You would be surprised how stupid people are. Perhaps unaware? Remember most cant tell the difference between a clean swirl free car and a clean swirled to hell car
Service or body work?
You could wrap it in plastic like they do when they paint. Cover the car once you arrive at the shop.
This is also why I refuse to own black, my OCD would give me anxiety and panic attacks.
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If you go on YouTube, Forensic detailing channel did an amazing comparison of Beadmaker along with other popular spray waxes. Look it up, he measures gloss with a meter, along with durability, slickness and water behavior.
Thanks Guz I remember your detailed CC36 write up and review. I'm liking UK3.0 since its "updated" and just one product to apply vs the base coat and gloss coat CC36 comes with. Mainly due to borrowing a garage..
Does CQUK bead and act a lot more aggressively than PNS?
It's because we are Mopar folks around here. Just kidding. Welcome to autogeek. I'm sure someone who is well versed in this will respond. Unfortunately not all of us have dealt with this type of issue.
There is a wealth of knowledge on the forums and members, I'm sure someone will guide you in...
Not sure the brands, but theres a lot of garbage out there. Stick to tried and tested brands. Theres a lot of fake YouTube and other social media reviews by shills for these companies.
So where does this leave us? It's supposed to rain again hopefully tomorrow or next week. I'll assess how they continue, come summer if CMX degrades further, I'll polish and go back to PNS and BSD combo. Or try Cquartz UK3.0.
I'll still test CMX against Megs HCW on another outdoor vehicle soon.
March 14, 2019
Typed a long post and the app just lost it! So I will keep it short and sweet.
Ok, a bit surprised and disappointed by CMX performance I decided to wash with N914.
Just in case beading was being concealed by dirt/grime/touchless car wash. Which still to be is a bit...
March 14, 2019
Some side by side photos, left side PNS, right side CMX
Windshield with beads is slow rain, the cleared windshield is water running off during heavy rain.