Which is more glossy between TLC 2 and Beadmaker?

hokiedood said:
As a LSP which one gives the most gloss?
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I have both, for my experience if is merely gloss bead maker is the winner, not by a lot but I think it gives more gloss and slickness but TLC2 have great durability (5-6months) and also givesa lot of gloss and slickness. Bead Maker only last 4-6weeks tops.

My 2 cents

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I have TLC2 on both of our cars one metallic silver and the other pearl white, I use beadmaker as a drying aid . As a driveway detailer I find this to help also with gloss and slickness.
 
I’ve only used beadmaker and for me it has plenty of gloss and it’s a good price point. I will agree w a previous post that it doesn’t last more than a few weeks. I don’t mind that, especially if you use it as a drying aid. I usually use mine after I’ve dried the car and not as a drying aid. I get better results that way.
 
ntwillie1 said:
I’ve only used beadmaker and for me it has plenty of gloss and it’s a good price point. I will agree w a previous post that it doesn’t last more than a few weeks. I don’t mind that, especially if you use it as a drying aid. I usually use mine after I’ve dried the car and not as a drying aid. I get better results that way.
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Yes doing it as a stand alone BM will last longer
 
Funny thing is, they call it BEAD maker, but the hydrophobic nature is definitely sub par to other spray sealants out there. I’d does have nice gloss and slickness, however.


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WRAPT C5Z06 said:
Funny thing is, they call it BEAD maker, but the hydrophobic nature is definitely sub par to other spray sealants out there. I’d does have nice gloss and slickness, however.


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Agreed, they picked the weakest feature of it to name the product. If they were to pick its best feature, then it would be called Dust Magnet.
But it sure does make the surface slick and glossy. I sold the unused portion of my gallon and will never buy it again.
 
BSoares said:
Agreed, they picked the weakest feature of it to name the product. If they were to pick its best feature, then it would be called Dust Magnet.
But it sure does make the surface slick and glossy. I sold the unused portion of my gallon and will never buy it again.
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I've read several people say how it attracts dust, but I've never had that issue, and I'm on my second gallon of it. My truck gets washed every three weeks, and I apply it on a dry vehicle after every wash.
 
briarpatch said:
I've read several people say how it attracts dust, but I've never had that issue, and I'm on my second gallon of it. My truck gets washed every three weeks, and I apply it on a dry vehicle after every wash.
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I’ve had same experience as Briarpatch.


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hokiedood said:
As a LSP which one gives the most gloss?
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I tend not to use, test or review products not sold on the Autogeek store. It's kind of in keeping with the idea of the forum rules.

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Plus I don't have the spare time to test, use or review products that are not sold on the AG store, heck I can't keep up with testing, using and writing out in-depth reviews and how-to articles with the products that ARE on the AG Store.


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So sorry, can't tell you want I think about TLC2 and Beadmaker. Looks like others filled in for me thought....


I have used this product in the past and this last Saturday and I do like it.


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And we do carry it on the AG Store.


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Griots came a little late in the game BUT it was worth it the wait, I bought a bottle and try it on my brother's car and my God it does look good and nice self cleaning properties

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Excuse my ignorance from over here in the UK, but what is TLC2 ?
 
TLC2 in my opinion is superior to BM on every aspect except maybe in slickness, it is really slick but less than BM, I think the strong of TLC2 is durability and gloss

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Okay now that I know what is the TLC2 is referring to I will add my thoughts (LOL).
Why are you even comparing those two products?
Beadmaker is sold at AG for 10.99/ 16oz
TLC2 is a huge jump in price and is a SiO2 based product.

I have no problems with Beadmaker with attracting dust but use it lightly here in humid Houston area.
Price is great, looks marvelous on most darker colors and really does have great beading

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Easy to use, low price, and it works. It is NOT a long term protection but never was promoted by Renny nor P&S to be anything more.
 
Thomkirby said:
Okay now that I know what is the TLC2 is referring to I will add my thoughts (LOL).
Why are you even comparing those two products?
Beadmaker is sold at AG for 10.99/ 16oz
TLC2 is a huge jump in price and is a SiO2 based product.

I have no problems with Beadmaker with attracting dust but use it lightly here in humid Houston area.
Price is great, looks marvelous on most darker colors and really does have great beading

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Easy to use, low price, and it works. It is NOT a long term protection but never was promoted by Renny nor P&S to be anything more.
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I loved TLC2, I finished my bottle and always was super happy but I dont think is a SiO2 based sealant, actually nowhere on the bottle or website it says it is a silica spray, but it is amazing.

I also love BM, the gloss and slickness are incredible for the price but it does attract dust, if is used 1 spray per panel this effect is reduced but still happens, I still use it anyway.

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gorillapr said:
I loved TLC2, I finished my bottle and always was super happy but I dont think is a SiO2 based sealant, actually nowhere on the bottle or website it says it is a silica spray, but it is amazing.

I also love BM, the gloss and slickness are incredible for the price but it does attract dust, if is used 1 spray per panel this effect is reduced but still happens, I still use it anyway.

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I am not trying to start a war but this is the first FQA on the website for TLC which is the basis of my assumption and past reviews of that product. I highlighted the section on the content claim by TLC.

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Thomkirby said:
I am not trying to start a war but this is the first FQA on the website for TLC which is the basis of my assumption and past reviews of that product. I highlighted the section on the content claim by TLC.

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Interesting, dont worry, I come to this forum to learn and share not to argue.

I love that product, I finished my bottle in March curious because like I said neither the bottle or their website (product description) specifies that it contains SiO2 but it dont matters, the product excels and delivers the gloss and durability are impresive.

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Thomkirby said:
I am not trying to start a war but this is the first FQA on the website for TLC which is the basis of my assumption and past reviews of that product. I highlighted the section on the content claim by TLC.

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I can’t imagine most anyone here causing raucous with a backed-up finding like what you shared. Nice find.
 
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