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Looking for Product Suggestion to use with Bead Maker

Please forgive me, I don’t feel like a man unless I have 30 Layers of product on my car :p


Anyway! I’ve been using Bead Maker and love the Gloss, Hydrophobic properties and the fact that it’s dead simple to use. I use it as a rinse aid with every wash and wash my cars pretty much every week. Right now, I’m using 3D Poxy as a base layer and top that with bead maker after every wash. I’m happy with the results, But I like trying new products. I’m looking for something to replace 3D Poxy that is super simple to use, will fill/mask minor imperfections, add some gloss and depth, and won’t stain trim.

Thanks!
 
I use beadmaker the same way after every wash. I plan on doing a one step when winters over. I’m either going to use play maker there aio or I would like to try there ultra sealant as a base layer.
 
Thanks for the suggestion! I've not heard of P&S Ultracoat, I'll have to check it out. I wonder compares to Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant.

I used 3D Speed a while ago and it turned out great. I was thinking about using Play Maker but 3D Speed was a bit cheaper.
 
Have you tried Jescar Powerlock? It's very similar to Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. Amazing product. Do two coats with at least 12 hours between coats. Then top it with Bead Maker. Another suggestion, instead of using Bead Maker as a drying aid, apply it with a foam pad. Do one panel or 1/2 a panel at a time and wipe off. Since I've been using this method the shine is even better. I think the left over water dilutes the product somewhat when you use it as a drying aid. I just use diluted ONR as my drying aid.

Power Lock Sealant Jescar Power Lock Polymer Paint Sealant, Menzerna auto sealant, car sealant, paint sealant protectant
 
They sell ultra coat in AutoGeek store. Unfortunately there are no reviews and I can’t find any info in the forums for it. The other thing that keeps me from trying it is that it’s only sold in 32oz or gallons.
 
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RedHot1LE said:
Please forgive me, I don’t feel like a man unless I have 30 Layers of product on my car :p


Anyway! I’ve been using Bead Maker and love the Gloss, Hydrophobic properties and the fact that it’s dead simple to use. I use it as a rinse aid with every wash and wash my cars pretty much every week. Right now, I’m using 3D Poxy as a base layer and top that with bead maker after every wash. I’m happy with the results, But I like trying new products. I’m looking for something to replace 3D Poxy that is super simple to use, will fill/mask minor imperfections, add some gloss and depth, and won’t stain trim.

Thanks!
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Isn't 3D Poxy a wax?
 
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XJL said:
Have you tried Jescar Powerlock? It's very similar to Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. Amazing product. Do two coats with at least 12 hours between coats. Then top it with Bead Maker. Another suggestion, instead of using Bead Maker as a drying aid, apply it with a foam pad. Do one panel or 1/2 a panel at a time and wipe off. Since I've been using this method the shine is even better. I think the leftover water dilutes the product somewhat when you use it as a drying aid. I just use diluted ONR as my drying aid.

Power Lock Sealant Jescar Power Lock Polymer Paint Sealant, Menzerna auto sealant, car sealant, paint sealant protectant
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I haven't tried Powerlock but it's definitely on my radar. Do you know if it has any fillers or masks minor imperfections? What dilution ratio are you using for ONR?
I'm going to have to your method of applying bead maker! Gloss is very addictive. I don't think I'll stop until I have cataracts or go blind from too much gloss. :)

Rsurfer said:
Isn't 3D Poxy a wax?
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Yup... They call it a hybrid sealant. I did a one-step correction on my car with 3D Speed then topped that with Poxy and later Bead Maker. So that's where I'm at right now. Looking to try something else...
 
Have you ever tried anything from Collinite?
 
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RedHot1LE said:
I’m looking for something to replace 3D Poxy
that is super simple to use, will fill/mask minor
imperfections, add some gloss and depth, and
won’t stain trim.
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•IMO:
-Meguiar’s White Wax, or their Black Wax,
will meet your above criteria.

•Note regarding trim:
-I always dress the trim before using
AIOs and LSPs. (It’s often better than
having to tape it first; or “scrape” it later.)


Bob
 
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I like CarPro Gliss


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Car Pros essence+ sounds like what your looking for


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RedHot1LE said:
I haven't tried Powerlock but it's definitely on my radar. Do you know if it has any fillers or masks minor imperfections? What dilution ratio are you using for ONR?
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I'm not sure about fillers but probably not. As far as the ONR, I use the dilutions ratio recommended for doing a rinse less wash and I get the ONR with Carnuba wax added.
 
I got a month with Seal and Shine in constant northwest rain. Difficult for me to apply too. Also Griots 3-1 ceramic wax outperformed it. In self cleaning and water sheeting. I posted some results in the griots 3-1 thread on here or autopia.

Wish I had my $6 dollars back....


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Coatingsarecrack said:
I got a month with Seal and Shine in constant northwest rain. Difficult for me to apply too. Also Griots 3-1 ceramic wax outperformed it. In self cleaning and water sheeting. I posted some results in the griots 3-1 thread on here or autopia.

Wish I had my $6 dollars back....


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Really, Seal and Shine a beast on durability, that is very revealing.
How long Griots last you?

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I applied GC3-1 on 1/7 still going but slowing a little. My guess is it would be good for 3-4 months.



Note though: we had our third wetted January noted and the car is a daily driven 80 miles to and from work.

Took alot more abuse than it see and saw more rain than most times. I also washed twice i. January through tunnel wash and pre soaked with Bilt Hamber Autofoam. It’s alkaline although i dont know if it was slightly or heavy on level. That probably affected both but i do consider that normal use.

If you look up GC3-1 thread you can see my comparison. TWSNS beads up still but wasn’t sheeting off of car well after a month.

Tight water beads that don’t roll off of car cause tight water spots. Most important job of an LSP for me in WA in winter is to sheet water. Rest of the year it’s to look pretty.




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Coatingsarecrack said:
I applied GC3-1 on 1/7 still going but slowing a little. My guess is it would be good for 3-4 months.



Note though: we had our third wetted January noted and the car is a daily driven 80 miles to and from work.

Took alot more abuse than it see and saw more rain than most times. I also washed twice i. January through tunnel wash and pre soaked with Bilt Hamber Autofoam. It’s alkaline although i dont know if it was slightly or heavy on level. That probably affected both but i do consider that normal use.

If you look up GC3-1 thread you can see my comparison. TWSNS beads up still but wasn’t sheeting off of car well after a month.

Tight water beads that don’t roll off of car cause tight water spots. Most important job of an LSP for me in WA in winter is to sheet water. Rest of the year it’s to look pretty.




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Agreed!
Sheeting >>> beading

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