The one thing that bothered me about your testing is after the cure time you buffed down the Bead Maker but you didn't buff down the Chemical Brothers side. That extra buff could potentially provide different results especially when it comes to gloss.
They have so many of everything. Even they can’t explain what each one is. The sad part is, there are some gems out there. VRP, Citrus Wash and Gloss, are just some of them. Can’t wait for your comparison of shampoos.
Lmfaoo so true 🤣. I went with synthetic quick detailer after my v07 big jugs (😁) ran out .. and it’s horrible. So bad I gave it to my wife to wipe counter tops and the fridge etc in the kitchen
Thank you for sharing. I absolutely 🧡 love using bead maker. It’s incredible when I park the car out in the San Francisco misty/overcast weather; the water beads up beautifully and when I drive the water flies right off! I buy bead maker by the gallons. I highly recommend this product. I use it on my car, my family’s cars/suvs/trucks, and friends cars that I help wash. 🙌
As part of the test, please consider taking a baseline gloss reading for the sections of the panel before applying the products. Although you prep the panel uniformly, there may be some inherent difference between the sections. Then when you take gloss readings after applying the product you will know the before and after gloss reading for each section.. Keep up the great videos!
Come on guys. He took multiple readings on sections very close to each other. The inherent differences you guys talk of do not suddenly change where the tape separates the two sections. It was 98/99 on the BM side and suddenly 94 just inches away on the V07 side. That's enough of a proof of performance difference.
I use a spray gloss enhancer after a wash unless there's a serious chance of rain in the next 24 hours. To me it's just a waste of product. I used to use V7 religiously and then bought a couple of gallons of P&S and an IK sprayer combo kit on a discount code at the Rag Company. I do feel P&S is a better product value and gloss wise. I didn't dislike V7 but just think P&S is just s better product. I also live the northeast part of the US. My cars are relatively new 2017 & 2019 so I can get away with a spray wax every month and like I said a spray gloss after each wash. Longevity is not a big factor in what I use. Great video and videos. I enjoy the honest comparisons and lack of fluff.
Brian, it's been fun watching the slow & steady evolution of your thought process when it comes to Beadmaker. I've watched and have appreciated everything you do since your beginning so I'm coming from a good place when I say this... I cringe everytime I hear ya say, "Beadmaker isn't all that durable." Here in central Florida (Tampa) with our 5 FEET of annual rainfall, Beadmaker has been CRAZY durable for me across the 3 household cars I maintain with it. It holds strong after 30-45 days of no washing and after enduring a foot of rain & traffic film... and I play with a lot of the popula product out there too. I suspect this is because of a couple of things. First, with all the rain we get June - September, our roads stay well rinsed of the harsh chemicals you beat these panels up with. Also, I apply it different, which seems to really make it bite and go on heavy with an easy flash. I water-soak then ring out a rag company edgeless 70/30 420 16" rag, spray the car down panel at a time, and spread the product this way. It flashes without a dry pass, goes on heavy cuz the towel doesn't soak it up, and it hardens thick. Panel to panel, I just ring out the cloth and repeat. Beads stay high and tight after weeks of the most torrential downpours and thick heavy traffic film, followed by baking 200* panels. I could6be more impressed with this product not just because of the above mentioned... but because it applies easier then everything else, gives super high glass, smells great, and is inexpensive. P.S. try it over your beloved Ice Seal and Shine after an overnight cure period. I've been experimenting with this on our outside (no garage car) and holy crap all the way around 👍
I used V7 for a few months years ago...I stopped though because it felt like it was a dust magnet. Bead maker though never any issues. It's great for what it is.
I use V07 occasionally as a drying aid definitely get a nice gloss boast but best results I have found come from mixing V07 50/50 with BSD which mix completely homogeneously and never separates back out. Makes a QD that has the longevity of BSD and the gloss and ease of use of V07. One thing's for certain, even V07 straight up doesn't cause gloss to drop like it did for you. Don't know about 3 days later after sitting outside though.
I have both of these and use them as a drying aid. They both work great for that. I always wondered what gave the better gloss and now I know. Excellent video. I do know that bead maker works great on your windshield to help repel water.
You can get both gloss and protection once you figure out which chemicals cross link. Takes a bit of trial and error , sometimes you’ll get one or the other but once you find a 90 day setup for unprepared surfaces you’ll find a 180 day setup after decon and clay. Even some pastes , sprays will work together. Take for instance Fusso Coat soft 99 and Seal and Shine. The same goes for and old school polish “ Liquid Glass “ machined in , and Turtle Wax Black polish , then seal and shine . After it cures you can top with Bead Maker and get plenty of protection and gloss that’s gonna be on their for a good while . Maybe you’ll apply Bead Maker once every couple of months . That’s just a couple of my setups .
I know v07 didn't look hazy but did you buff the 3 days of being outside off the v07 like you did the Beed Maker before applying your gloss meter? Serious question because that'd make a huge difference between the readings
Excellent comparison. Thanks for posting. Would love to see more gloss matchups....if possible. Let's find out who makes the glossiest products. Thanks again.
agree.. Everyone on YOU Tube is only focused on durability, based on chemicals tests. Chemical tests may or may not be truly indicative to real world .. Sun, rain, etc. Gloss ratings.seems to be pretty darn objective and EVEYONE wants a glossy car!
Brian the videos are always informative and educational. I will definitely say I learned a lot from watching your channel.Thanks for the time and effort you put into the videos.✊
How about a comparison of P&S Bead Maker vs Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash (diluted to quick detail levels)? I appreciate cheap but effective. Thanks for the great content.
Thanks for the video comparison (even though I’m seeing it 6 months later)!!! I’ve been using V07 and now I’m switching to Bead Maker and telling others as well. Great content. Thanks.
Switched from v07 to beadmaker as a drying aid and the results are noticeable even to the untrained eye as plenty of people at work have commented on how “shinny” my truck always looks.
I have had many issues with a haze being left over from beadmaker and I am no longer using it for that reason. It dulls the finish the more you apply. It’s essentially supposed to layer on top of itself but when there’s too much I believe it begins to haze as you saw in your test here.
Love beadmaker on top of seal n shine, would love to see the P&S people improve on beadmaker, perhaps improve its durability whilst keeping the formulating characteristics that give such awesome gloss. I don’t think it would be impossible. Beadmaker infused wax?
They make a Bead Maker infused one step called playmaker, link below. But i really like their Ultracoat Sealent with Bead Maker as a topper. psdetailproducts.com/i-23875542-play-maker-all-in-one-polish.html psdetailproducts.com/i-16749306-ultracoat-paint-sealant.html
Apex- I’d LOVE to see Bead Maker against the king of gloss and slickness, Wizards Mist and Shine. Durability is not great on either but I’ve never used anything slicker than Wizards. That would be a phenomenal video. Great work, sir.
I like the cleaning power of V07 more than he bead maker and you still have a descent amount of shine enhancement. Maybe I'm different but im not looking for either of these products for adding layers of protection to the finish like Reload or similar sealants rechargers.
I have a 2003 Ford T-Bird that is a garage queen.. My priorities in order are gloss, slickness, and protection durability third as the car never sees rain or snow. My current products are TW Seal and Shine as base layer and Beadmaker as a weekly post wash application. For my gloss being #1 objective, can you recommend a better product strategy? Thanks in advance
Great video as usual Brian. I love using the beadmaker as a topcoat over my protective layer. I cover the whole car including glass. And as a drying agent on maintenance washes
I literally just finished a total paint correction of a 2006 VW bug convertible with the same exact color this past week! Had to color sand the whole thing as the paint was absolutely obliterated but it turned out amazing. I've experienced that same hazing as well.
Thank you Brian!!! Another great video!!! Have no clue why you got haze after cure on beadmaker.. but that was very interesting!!!! I choose beadmaker too... stacked on top of wax!!! Love it!!! even CG Glossworkz doesn’t cling to paint for very long for a few washes after application!!!! Keep up the great videos!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Bead Maker killed CG V07. That is why I'm a Bead Maker Man. Did not expect that big of a gloss reading difference. Bead Maker makes my Hydro Blue Ram shine like a crazy . great video..
Great video! Very through. Love your comparison vids. Would you ever layer two products together, like P&S Bead Maker and TW ICE Seal N Shine Hybrid Sealant Spray Wax?
Someone recently turned me on to a homebrew do-it-yourself mix: mix a gallon of Wolfgang Uber waterless wash into its detail spray form (3 oz to 1 gallon of distilled water) and then ratio 2:1 the detail spray with Meguiars Xpress spray wax. I used it for the first times on my blue Charger and red Challenger and the shine was incredible. I have been using Adam's graphene detail spray for months now thinking it looked 'pretty good' but this little potion blew it away- and no hazing/high spots even working in the Florida sun in the middle of the day.
I wonder if the final wipe down of the Bead Maker section to remove the haze after being left outside had an effect on it's gloss reading over VO7. It seems to me that even a quick buff may make a difference - just a thought.
based on my own experiences with beadmaker, I bet it was really humid out when both products were applied. High humidity does seem to have an affect on how beadmaker cures.
@@apexdetail85 The video doesn't show you wiping down both sections - that keeps it even. I don't blame you a bit for not wanting to risk damaging your gloss meter by placing it on a hazy or dirty surface.
It seems that the vo7 side that the paint was much more beat up thus lowering the gloss readings. I am not a pro like you and don’t know if this would affect the order not. I mean with all those extra scratches and bumps and nicksI would think it would. But just another great video. Excellent and fun to watch. I have been staying away from bead maker a bit. Not that I don’t like the results I love the gloss factor. But the protection and the gloss just don’t last long enough. And the gloss fades very quickly for a every day driver. I think it is made more for a show car that you don’t drive every day and you garage and you just take it to your car shows. Thanks again Brian.
Alot of detail sprays don't last long as stand alone but will last long on durability on top of an existing wax or protectant to maintain wax protection and boost shine. I've always had good luck with some detail sprays.
Just picked up a gallon of bead maker to try, Ive been using other random quick detail sprays with varying degrees of success. Chemical Guys Synthetic quick detailer has been my go to for it's ease of use. Ease of use and gloss are top two properties I look for, followed closely by feel, beading1, and lastly durability. We all know a quick detail spray is just that and durability is only an unexpected bonus :)
Brian, Another beautiful battle! 👍. You're a drug for me. I am still waiting for the next, with impatience! Because of you now I start to test products on my 2nd car (Peugeot 205 turbo D 90). it's full of small square of product testing, I'll have to get a hood or a wing for my tests 🤣😁. And now I'm even trying to organize my garage as a real detailer (amateurs) 😉. And my Ford Focus RS mk2 and flawless, even in full sun it does not have any swirls, micro scratches etc. You give me the courage to do all the steps! I would have liked to see also a test of meguiar's mirror M188 deep-crystal glaze and ultra paint coating M688 !, it would make a beautiful battle of M188 polymer VS M699 polymeric and Sio2 new formula. And also the special maintenance product coating, the meguiar's M699 deep-crystal top coat. Do you think you'll try them one day?
Hey Brian, I'd like to clarify something about Chemical Guys V07. Despite what the label and description of the product says, it has little to no protection and does very little for gloss, but what I've found out about this product since using it for a year, is the amazing drying aid it is. It is hands down the best drying aid I've ever used, no streaks, no residue, and no hassle. It also is a great clay lube and quick interior touch up when used 50/50 with distilled water. It has many other uses and its safe. Just wanted to clear the air about this product.
Great video and comparison. I use both and are in my arsenal now. I know there has been a lot of love and hate in bm. My point I have made before. I wash and maintain my cars weekly. So if it doesn’t last 6 months I’m not really worried. Ease of use and shine with slickness are what matters to me= beadmaker a great product. For the wife’s Tahoe that sits in the AZ sun. I have fusso coat that a maintain with bm. The cool thing about bm is that it can be used in top of wax sealant or ceramic coatings. It will add shine and durability to whatever is under it. For protection I care about UV protection. Is there any way for you to test anything for UV rays? If you can find a product that works better than other I will buy immediately
As a true detailer you should know that purple power leaves a residue. Always in torture test use a plain wet plush microfiber towel to wipe away residues. Can go a step further and do a very quick IPA wipe and most sealants that are decent will spring back to life.
I love bead maker, but I have had hazing before. I have concluded that I left the panels to wet after I was done removing it. I use two towels now, the first one is for removing most of the sealant and the second is for a final wipe. I use bead maker on all my windows and wheels. I also use it on my interior, leaves a clean matte finish. Has a pleasant scent to.
Thank you for your advice. Keep up the great videos, I have learned a lot. I get a lot of complaints on the way my jeep and my wife's impala look like because of your advice. Thank you.
You wiped the bead maker off after curing for 3 days. But I didn't see you wipe the VO7 off. Was that just not in the video or was that not done before doing the gloss test?
Great video 👌 I used v07 on my mustang for the entire year last year at every wash (almost every day or every other day-daily driven even through winter) Application was exactly as you showed I liked it becUse it was very easy to make sure there was no streaking . A big help when washing /drying late at night as I do occasionally. After a single ph neutral soap wipe with a plush mf glove ... it was pretty much gone. I used it as a gloss booster after a wash only. Definitely going to try bead maker 🙌🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I'm so glad you did a comparison of the two. I was debating to give Beadmaker a try when I already have V07. I primarily use it as a drying aid but get some streaking from time to time.
Would like to see a whole P&S system detail: P&S polish, P&S Inspiration Ceramic Coating, topped off with Bead Maker. Taking gloss readings after each step. Maybe for a comparison top off Tac Moonlight with Bead Maker.
I found the bead maker durability can build up over time with repeated layering after each wash....I didn't or haven't seen the haze you experienced but what I will say is the paintwork doesn't stay clean or repel dirt/dirty water like say Megs Ultimate quik detailer.... just an observation and don't know why
Hey Brian thanks for always making great informational videos! I've definitely learned a lot from watch your videos. When it comes to Bead Maker I was wondering if you've had any experience using it as a topper on a vehicle with an existing ceramic coating? I've heard claims it works very well with coatings and can help prolong the life of the coating even, but wanted to ask a professional before testing this out. Thanks again for the great content!
Mike I usually spray on towel then on panel and quickly wipe. 2 towels one to apply one to buff off product. I'm in fl 100 degree and 80 plus humidity every day
DetailedShineAutoDetailing LLC same I’m in northern Virginia and it’s been a 100 all week with 50 percent humidity. I’m only spraying into towel and Beadmaker is completely unusable. It’s okay no product is perfect.
P&S has a lot to offer I would like to see more test on there products. I’m currently using P&S Carnuba Cream for my details and I’m enjoying the pop from it.
You should start doing filling and gloss increas tests on marred paint like car craft auto detailing does. I've always noticed that if paint is polished, even the most capable fillers won't make it look any better
Being a fellow resident of the North East and knowing the kind of weather we have had the last week or so, I wonder if what you were seeing of the Bead Maker may have been a bit of condensation from humidity sitting on the panel especially if you say it was outside overnight. I have always applied Bead Maker on my car the night before a car event and leave it in the garage and have never noticed any hazing like that.
Would have been interesting to take a gloss reading of the sections before application and after and compare percentage of boost. Just in case the center of the panel started off less glossy
I have noticed that bead maker at times does require an additional wipe down after a while as well. I suspect that humidity plays a bit of a role in how beadmaker behaves. I tried vo7 a year ago. I didn't care for that product myself. Chemical Guys does have a number of products I like, vo7 just wasn't one of them. I use both beadmaker and optimum's quick detailer on my semi. Personally, I like the fact that neither product provides much protection. To me it is just a very short term sacrificial layer. Everyone needs to keep in mind that the more layers of different products that you have, the more that the color will become distorted and often time less vibrant.
Thanks for a great video! The haze of the bead maker after 3 days, wouldn't work for me. My car has to be outside and I wouldn't just wipe it down again after sitting outside for 3 days. Bead maker seems like about twice the work.
With products like these that essentially won't make it through round one of an APC, it would be helpful to see if they can even make it through a couple of rounds of car shampoo. Also Ice seems to up the shine as much as VO7 but lasts a lot lot longer.
I have noticed that also in part with beadmaker after a few days a quick wipe works like what you just did its interesting stuff and cant find anything to beat it yet on gloss.. but i am open to better :)
in terms of gloss, i suspect that Sonax BSD would give it a pretty good run for the money. They both i suspect would last just about the same, slickness to beadmaker all day long in that comparison though.
Haha, 1st round knock out. I'm not surprised Beadmaker failed. It's only good for a detail spray and that's where I'd draw the line. I also like using beadmaker on interior trim, like door cards, dash cluster, centre console etc. Seems to work well inside the vehicle, but it's not robust enough for outside protection. I'd leave that to the more stronger sealants that are ceramic or graphene based.
I think a cool video to see would be an AIO vs a polish on a swirled panel given the same time to work. I'd like to see some AIO correction, then chemically abused to see if swirls reappear.
Love your channel. Do you have a video on your spray rig you used in this video? I have one, not used in years nor do i know the model, but I like that Idea. Thanks
Still have yet to try beadmaker. I use nanoshock in its place. I put it over the top of opti-seal and optimum car wax for that final gloss and slickness. Plus it’s more durable than beadmaker for sure.
Out of Mag quick detailer, zymol, v07, Adams, and mag ultimate, Adams and mag are my favorite chemical guys being my least. I had a hard time buffing it off with a wet car.
Gloss with no durability...durability, but lacking a bit of gloss. Which do you prefer?
interesting i used hybrid 7 spray wax very slick i thought
or was it V07 smell nice to
Do you think the V07 would work better as a Quick Detailer for dust/dirt clean up?
i FINISH THE v07 WHEN i spray it on and after used rinsless wash first v07 than rinsless wash felt very slick and very shiny.
Apex Detail I prefer durability on the daily. The fair weather car is a combination of both with V2 topped with high gloss.
The one thing that bothered me about your testing is after the cure time you buffed down the Bead Maker but you didn't buff down the Chemical Brothers side. That extra buff could potentially provide different results especially when it comes to gloss.
At the end of the day, almost all weekend warriors want the most shine and gloss on their car. I love these GLOSS vids.
Lol...dont worry B! Chemical Guys has 14 other quick detailers to choose from!
Isn't choice wonderful! God bless America and capitalism!
😂cheers!
They have so many of everything. Even they can’t explain what each one is.
The sad part is, there are some gems out there. VRP, Citrus Wash and Gloss, are just some of them. Can’t wait for your comparison of shampoos.
Lmfaoo so true 🤣. I went with synthetic quick detailer after my v07 big jugs (😁) ran out .. and it’s horrible. So bad I gave it to my wife to wipe counter tops and the fridge etc in the kitchen
@@5abivt I like the synthetic quick detailer, but I find it doesn't last too long. Also doesn't seem to reduce cling
Thank you for sharing. I absolutely 🧡 love using bead maker. It’s incredible when I park the car out in the San Francisco misty/overcast weather; the water beads up beautifully and when I drive the water flies right off! I buy bead maker by the gallons. I highly recommend this product. I use it on my car, my family’s cars/suvs/trucks, and friends cars that I help wash. 🙌
As part of the test, please consider taking a baseline gloss reading for the sections of the panel before applying the products. Although you prep the panel uniformly, there may be some inherent difference between the sections. Then when you take gloss readings after applying the product you will know the before and after gloss reading for each section.. Keep up the great videos!
Dmitri Reavis I will do whatever you guys want to see. I will do that from now on.
Come on guys. He took multiple readings on sections very close to each other. The inherent differences you guys talk of do not suddenly change where the tape separates the two sections. It was 98/99 on the BM side and suddenly 94 just inches away on the V07 side. That's enough of a proof of performance difference.
I use a spray gloss enhancer after a wash unless there's a serious chance of rain in the next 24 hours. To me it's just a waste of product. I used to use V7 religiously and then bought a couple of gallons of P&S and an IK sprayer combo kit on a discount code at the Rag Company. I do feel P&S is a better product value and gloss wise. I didn't dislike V7 but just think P&S is just s better product. I also live the northeast part of the US. My cars are relatively new 2017 & 2019 so I can get away with a spray wax every month and like I said a spray gloss after each wash. Longevity is not a big factor in what I use. Great video and videos. I enjoy the honest comparisons and lack of fluff.
Brian, it's been fun watching the slow & steady evolution of your thought process when it comes to Beadmaker. I've watched and have appreciated everything you do since your beginning so I'm coming from a good place when I say this... I cringe everytime I hear ya say, "Beadmaker isn't all that durable." Here in central Florida (Tampa) with our 5 FEET of annual rainfall, Beadmaker has been CRAZY durable for me across the 3 household cars I maintain with it. It holds strong after 30-45 days of no washing and after enduring a foot of rain & traffic film... and I play with a lot of the popula product out there too. I suspect this is because of a couple of things. First, with all the rain we get June - September, our roads stay well rinsed of the harsh chemicals you beat these panels up with. Also, I apply it different, which seems to really make it bite and go on heavy with an easy flash. I water-soak then ring out a rag company edgeless 70/30 420 16" rag, spray the car down panel at a time, and spread the product this way. It flashes without a dry pass, goes on heavy cuz the towel doesn't soak it up, and it hardens thick. Panel to panel, I just ring out the cloth and repeat. Beads stay high and tight after weeks of the most torrential downpours and thick heavy traffic film, followed by baking 200* panels. I could6be more impressed with this product not just because of the above mentioned... but because it applies easier then everything else, gives super high glass, smells great, and is inexpensive.
P.S. try it over your beloved Ice Seal and Shine after an overnight cure period. I've been experimenting with this on our outside (no garage car) and holy crap all the way around 👍
I used V7 for a few months years ago...I stopped though because it felt like it was a dust magnet. Bead maker though never any issues. It's great for what it is.
Awe shit, that's not good for me. I got a whole unopened gallon.
@@mikeprice8307 use it for the interior.
Think that's feasible? I already have interior protectants.
I use V07 occasionally as a drying aid definitely get a nice gloss boast but best results I have found come from mixing V07 50/50 with BSD which mix completely homogeneously and never separates back out. Makes a QD that has the longevity of BSD and the gloss and ease of use of V07. One thing's for certain, even V07 straight up doesn't cause gloss to drop like it did for you. Don't know about 3 days later after sitting outside though.
I prefer gloss and durability at the same time.
Excellent video!
Like to see a gloss and protection comparison with TW Shine n Seal topped with Beadmaker. The report is Seal n Shine is stackable.
I use BM all the time and have never noticed hazing.
happens if its hot paint or really humid
I have both of these and use them as a drying aid. They both work great for that. I always wondered what gave the better gloss and now I know. Excellent video. I do know that bead maker works great on your windshield to help repel water.
You can get both gloss and protection once you figure out which chemicals cross link. Takes a bit of trial and error , sometimes you’ll get one or the other but once you find a 90 day setup for unprepared surfaces you’ll find a 180 day setup after decon and clay. Even some pastes , sprays will work together. Take for instance Fusso Coat soft 99 and Seal and Shine. The same goes for and old school polish “ Liquid Glass “ machined in , and Turtle Wax Black polish , then seal and shine . After it cures you can top with Bead Maker and get plenty of protection and gloss that’s gonna be on their for a good while . Maybe you’ll apply Bead Maker once every couple of months . That’s just a couple of my setups .
Bead Maker is legit for Shine, but weak on longevity. Your right Brian it’s good for a quick boost of Shine for a show or a night on the town.
Toby Higginbotham Lasts at least for a month so no problem except in the winter.
I use a little Bead Maker as a drying aid after regular maintenance washes.
I know v07 didn't look hazy but did you buff the 3 days of being outside off the v07 like you did the Beed Maker before applying your gloss meter? Serious question because that'd make a huge difference between the readings
Excellent comparison. Thanks for posting. Would love to see more gloss matchups....if possible. Let's find out who makes the glossiest products. Thanks again.
Will do.👍🏻
agree.. Everyone on YOU Tube is only focused on durability, based on chemicals tests. Chemical tests may or may not be truly indicative to real world .. Sun, rain, etc. Gloss ratings.seems to be pretty darn objective and EVEYONE wants a glossy car!
Love the gloss battle...You should do an NCAA bracket to find the winner..LOL..Thanks Brian
Brian the videos are always informative and educational. I will definitely say I learned a lot from watching your channel.Thanks for the time and effort you put into the videos.✊
in CA I don’t have haze w/Beadmaker - could be a humidity issue
How about a comparison of P&S Bead Maker vs Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash (diluted to quick detail levels)? I appreciate cheap but effective. Thanks for the great content.
Thanks for the video comparison (even though I’m seeing it 6 months later)!!! I’ve been using V07 and now I’m switching to Bead Maker and telling others as well. Great content. Thanks.
VonDecker777 - I’ve tried other quick retailers and Bead Maker gives me the best results.
clicked on this super fast-and went he did it the gloss video - well done now for the watching !! Thanks !!
Switched from v07 to beadmaker as a drying aid and the results are noticeable even to the untrained eye as plenty of people at work have commented on how “shinny” my truck always looks.
I have had many issues with a haze being left over from beadmaker and I am no longer using it for that reason. It dulls the finish the more you apply. It’s essentially supposed to layer on top of itself but when there’s too much I believe it begins to haze as you saw in your test here.
I love BM but the biggest problem I am having is it collects dust. I always have a light dust on my car. But maybe all detail spray do I do not know.
V7 is a great detailer, never streaks.
Love beadmaker on top of seal n shine, would love to see the P&S people improve on beadmaker, perhaps improve its durability whilst keeping the formulating characteristics that give such awesome gloss. I don’t think it would be impossible. Beadmaker infused wax?
They make a Bead Maker infused one step called playmaker, link below. But i really like their Ultracoat Sealent with Bead Maker as a topper. psdetailproducts.com/i-23875542-play-maker-all-in-one-polish.html
psdetailproducts.com/i-16749306-ultracoat-paint-sealant.html
Apex- I’d LOVE to see Bead Maker against the king of gloss and slickness, Wizards Mist and Shine. Durability is not great on either but I’ve never used anything slicker than Wizards. That would be a phenomenal video. Great work, sir.
I like the cleaning power of V07 more than he bead maker and you still have a descent amount of shine enhancement. Maybe I'm different but im not looking for either of these products for adding layers of protection to the finish like Reload or similar sealants rechargers.
Beadmaker is almost half the cost and has double the performance. No brainer there.
It also has half the performance on nearly anything else out there. Buying either one of these is a waste.
roguegeek then what’s better?
CG 16 ounces is 16.99$ and 1 pint for bead maker is 11.99$
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@Antonio Margaretti Ohh, did you take it personal that someone criticized a something you're fond of? That's how thin skinned you are? Oh well.
@@abrahizzzle seal n shine is better
I have a 2003 Ford T-Bird that is a garage queen.. My priorities in order are gloss, slickness, and protection durability third as the car never sees rain or snow. My current products are TW Seal and Shine as base layer and Beadmaker as a weekly post wash application. For my gloss being #1 objective, can you recommend a better product strategy? Thanks in advance
Great video as usual Brian. I love using the beadmaker as a topcoat over my protective layer. I cover the whole car including glass. And as a drying agent on maintenance washes
I literally just finished a total paint correction of a 2006 VW bug convertible with the same exact color this past week! Had to color sand the whole thing as the paint was absolutely obliterated but it turned out amazing. I've experienced that same hazing as well.
Thank you Brian!!! Another great video!!! Have no clue why you got haze after cure on beadmaker.. but that was very interesting!!!! I choose beadmaker too... stacked on top of wax!!! Love it!!!
even CG Glossworkz doesn’t cling to paint for very long for a few washes after application!!!!
Keep up the great videos!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I also had some hazing with bead maker on a ceramic coated car. Even with a dry microfiber is was difficult to get off.
Great job Brian! I agree about Beadmaker and was surprised that it out lasted the VO7!
Bead Maker killed CG V07. That is why I'm a Bead Maker Man. Did not expect that big of a gloss reading difference. Bead Maker makes my Hydro Blue Ram shine like a crazy . great video..
Great video! Very through. Love your comparison vids. Would you ever layer two products together, like P&S Bead Maker and TW ICE Seal N Shine Hybrid Sealant Spray Wax?
Someone recently turned me on to a homebrew do-it-yourself mix: mix a gallon of Wolfgang Uber waterless wash into its detail spray form (3 oz to 1 gallon of distilled water) and then ratio 2:1 the detail spray with Meguiars Xpress spray wax. I used it for the first times on my blue Charger and red Challenger and the shine was incredible. I have been using Adam's graphene detail spray for months now thinking it looked 'pretty good' but this little potion blew it away- and no hazing/high spots even working in the Florida sun in the middle of the day.
I wonder if the final wipe down of the Bead Maker section to remove the haze after being left outside had an effect on it's gloss reading over VO7. It seems to me that even a quick buff may make a difference - just a thought.
Rick Nelson Yep, it probably has an effect.
based on my own experiences with beadmaker, I bet it was really humid out when both products were applied. High humidity does seem to have an affect on how beadmaker cures.
Rick Nelson I found the haze while wiping both panels. I never lay my instruments on dirty panels.
@@apexdetail85 The video doesn't show you wiping down both sections - that keeps it even. I don't blame you a bit for not wanting to risk damaging your gloss meter by placing it on a hazy or dirty surface.
I’m half way through watching and had to stop to comment. What a video; I love it. Bead maker all the way!!!
It seems that the vo7 side that the paint was much more beat up thus lowering the gloss readings. I am not a pro like you and don’t know if this would affect the order not. I mean with all those extra scratches and bumps and nicksI would think it would. But just another great video. Excellent and fun to watch.
I have been staying away from bead maker a bit. Not that I don’t like the results I love the gloss factor. But the protection and the gloss just don’t last long enough. And the gloss fades very quickly for a every day driver. I think it is made more for a show car that you don’t drive every day and you garage and you just take it to your car shows.
Thanks again Brian.
Richard Vacanti all my panels are beat up. I try to use the best parts of them and keep meters and gauges away if I can.
BM got a nice buff right before meter reading, wouldn’t change much in performance but I would like to have seen CG’s meter reading with a buff.
Alot of detail sprays don't last long as stand alone but will last long on durability on top of an existing wax or protectant to maintain wax protection and boost shine. I've always had good luck with some detail sprays.
Still working on my first gallon of Bead Maker. Easy to apply after ever wash.
I’m on my second gallon of BeadMaker. I use it as a drying aid.
Please please please do more gloss comparison detail sprays
Just picked up a gallon of bead maker to try, Ive been using other random quick detail sprays with varying degrees of success. Chemical Guys Synthetic quick detailer has been my go to for it's ease of use. Ease of use and gloss are top two properties I look for, followed closely by feel, beading1, and lastly durability. We all know a quick detail spray is just that and durability is only an unexpected bonus :)
What came out on top? :)
Great thanks
Best of both worlds 007 by auto fanatic
Always wondered about comparisons w this one seems only pan had it on his channel but as a sponsored display nonetheless 007 is damn good
Brian, Another beautiful battle! 👍. You're a drug for me. I am still waiting for the next, with impatience! Because of you now I start to test products on my 2nd car (Peugeot 205 turbo D 90). it's full of small square of product testing, I'll have to get a hood or a wing for my tests 🤣😁. And now I'm even trying to organize my garage as a real detailer (amateurs) 😉.
And my Ford Focus RS mk2 and flawless, even in full sun it does not have any swirls, micro scratches etc. You give me the courage to do all the steps!
I would have liked to see also a test of meguiar's mirror M188 deep-crystal glaze and ultra paint coating M688 !, it would make a beautiful battle of M188 polymer VS M699 polymeric and Sio2 new formula. And also the special maintenance product coating, the meguiar's M699 deep-crystal top coat. Do you think you'll try them one day?
ultimate focus RS MK2 NL Yes.. I have some of them on the list and add new ones almost daily.
Hey Brian, I'd like to clarify something about Chemical Guys V07. Despite what the label and description of the product says, it has little to no protection and does very little for gloss, but what I've found out about this product since using it for a year, is the amazing drying aid it is. It is hands down the best drying aid I've ever used, no streaks, no residue, and no hassle. It also is a great clay lube and quick interior touch up when used 50/50 with distilled water. It has many other uses and its safe. Just wanted to clear the air about this product.
XxVendetaxX1 love the feedback! Thank you!
Angelwax enigma VS polishangel Highgloss that's a Battle I know you're a bigg fan
1christophe1 I put it on the list.
Enigma will lose that battle...
Great video and comparison. I use both and are in my arsenal now. I know there has been a lot of love and hate in bm. My point I have made before. I wash and maintain my cars weekly. So if it doesn’t last 6 months I’m not really worried. Ease of use and shine with slickness are what matters to me= beadmaker a great product. For the wife’s Tahoe that sits in the AZ sun. I have fusso coat that a maintain with bm. The cool thing about bm is that it can be used in top of wax sealant or ceramic coatings. It will add shine and durability to whatever is under it. For protection I care about UV protection.
Is there any way for you to test anything for UV rays? If you can find a product that works better than other I will buy immediately
Gloss, Gloss, Gloss turns into Dust, Dust Dust! So frustrating! Hours and Hours detailing a car and 1 day later a layer of dust...
Get a California duster
Can the beadmaker be used on top of a ceramic coating?
As a true detailer you should know that purple power leaves a residue. Always in torture test use a plain wet plush microfiber towel to wipe away residues. Can go a step further and do a very quick IPA wipe and most sealants that are decent will spring back to life.
Great & truthful video. Thanks Brian.
I love bead maker, but I have had hazing before. I have concluded that I left the panels to wet after I was done removing it. I use two towels now, the first one is for removing most of the sealant and the second is for a final wipe. I use bead maker on all my windows and wheels. I also use it on my interior, leaves a clean matte finish. Has a pleasant scent to.
Jared Harbaugh humidity seems to be the culprit.
Thank you for your advice. Keep up the great videos, I have learned a lot. I get a lot of complaints on the way my jeep and my wife's impala look like because of your advice. Thank you.
You wiped the bead maker off after curing for 3 days. But I didn't see you wipe the VO7 off. Was that just not in the video or was that not done before doing the gloss test?
Meanwhile I use Turtle Seal Shine as a baselayer and BM for topping...
Its perfect - durability and gloss :-)
Greetings from Munich!
Doing the same and I am very happy with the results.
Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷
Exactly what I do ! Can’t beat it!
Have this combo on wife's Jeep. Love BM's versatility ( can be used over waxes, coatings, and sealants ).
Where can I buy beat maker ? Walmart ? Or is a online thing ?
@@jesse0M from many websites like rag company, oc detailing, or P&S website, i don't know if stores have it.
I mix V07 and Sonax BSD (50/50) that is a great formula. Try it if u can. Best regards Kenneth from Norway
Vo7 is about the only thing that I didn't throw out from the hundreds of dollars of chemical guys crap I bought.
Great video 👌 I used v07 on my mustang for the entire year last year at every wash (almost every day or every other day-daily driven even through winter) Application was exactly as you showed I liked it becUse it was very easy to make sure there was no streaking . A big help when washing /drying late at night as I do occasionally. After a single ph neutral soap wipe with a plush mf glove ... it was pretty much gone. I used it as a gloss booster after a wash only. Definitely going to try bead maker 🙌🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Hey Brian! Before you did the gloss test, we seen you wiped bead maker side. But didn't wipe Vo7 side. Could that effect the gloss measure numbers?
as always, great comparison,... thanks Brian; haven't seen but am curious of the outcome on a head to head - Nanoskin Shock vs TW Seal and Shine....
JimboH5 I second this.
JimboH5 I second this.
I'm so glad you did a comparison of the two. I was debating to give Beadmaker a try when I already have V07. I primarily use it as a drying aid but get some streaking from time to time.
Like Brian says, use up what you have. You now have a better idea what to buy next time.
@@ritchschut1997 I plan to, I hate waste.
Yes Beadmaker hazes up out of nowhere. Its a big deal when the haze is on the entire freshly detailed car.
and haze kept coming back...
Would like to see a whole P&S system detail: P&S polish, P&S Inspiration Ceramic Coating, topped off with Bead Maker. Taking gloss readings after each step. Maybe for a comparison top off Tac Moonlight with Bead Maker.
Great Monday morning Video :)
Always use BM as a drying aid, works great !!!!
I found the bead maker durability can build up over time with repeated layering after each wash....I didn't or haven't seen the haze you experienced but what I will say is the paintwork doesn't stay clean or repel dirt/dirty water like say Megs Ultimate quik detailer.... just an observation and don't know why
I use bead Maker on my personal car once a week and never had a haze . Love it as a drying aid
Just tried Gyeon Wet Coat, very impressed with its slickness and gloss was good. I will see what is longevity is, but I would recommend it so far.
Bead Maker does that in high humid climate
Hey Brian thanks for always making great informational videos! I've definitely learned a lot from watch your videos. When it comes to Bead Maker I was wondering if you've had any experience using it as a topper on a vehicle with an existing ceramic coating? I've heard claims it works very well with coatings and can help prolong the life of the coating even, but wanted to ask a professional before testing this out. Thanks again for the great content!
Great video as always Brian !!!
I have experienced the Beadmaker haze. I love Beadmaker but it is a bit of a pain to use in heat and humidity.
For hot climates with humidity, are you applying with more product on the towel instead of the paint?
Mike I usually spray on towel then on panel and quickly wipe. 2 towels one to apply one to buff off product. I'm in fl 100 degree and 80 plus humidity every day
DetailedShineAutoDetailing LLC same I’m in northern Virginia and it’s been a 100 all week with 50 percent humidity. I’m only spraying into towel and Beadmaker is completely unusable. It’s okay no product is perfect.
Scott Weaver humidity is the culprit.
P&S has a lot to offer I would like to see more test on there products. I’m currently using P&S Carnuba Cream for my details and I’m enjoying the pop from it.
Ive noticed a haze after applying first thing in the morning the next few days when its cool and damp.
I think the damp aspect is more the culprit than anything myself
Ritch Schut Thank Ritch. Doesn’t seem to happen with any other spray sealant I have used which is why I brought it up.
Humidity and dampness are the culprits.
You should start doing filling and gloss increas tests on marred paint like car craft auto detailing does. I've always noticed that if paint is polished, even the most capable fillers won't make it look any better
Yeap!
Christopher Tapkins these vids are for you guys... if that is what you want to see... I will do it.
@@apexdetail85 I would love to see it
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Being a fellow resident of the North East and knowing the kind of weather we have had the last week or so, I wonder if what you were seeing of the Bead Maker may have been a bit of condensation from humidity sitting on the panel especially if you say it was outside overnight. I have always applied Bead Maker on my car the night before a car event and leave it in the garage and have never noticed any hazing like that.
awesome video and product review as always good friend. 🍻🍻🍻🍻
Would have been interesting to take a gloss reading of the sections before application and after and compare percentage of boost. Just in case the center of the panel started off less glossy
I have noticed that bead maker at times does require an additional wipe down after a while as well. I suspect that humidity plays a bit of a role in how beadmaker behaves. I tried vo7 a year ago. I didn't care for that product myself. Chemical Guys does have a number of products I like, vo7 just wasn't one of them. I use both beadmaker and optimum's quick detailer on my semi. Personally, I like the fact that neither product provides much protection. To me it is just a very short term sacrificial layer. Everyone needs to keep in mind that the more layers of different products that you have, the more that the color will become distorted and often time less vibrant.
Thanks for a great video! The haze of the bead maker after 3 days, wouldn't work for me. My car has to be outside and I wouldn't just wipe it down again after sitting outside for 3 days. Bead maker seems like about twice the work.
Yet another great video! 👍🏼
With products like these that essentially won't make it through round one of an APC, it would be helpful to see if they can even make it through a couple of rounds of car shampoo. Also Ice seems to up the shine as much as VO7 but lasts a lot lot longer.
I have noticed that also in part with beadmaker after a few days a quick wipe works like what you just did its interesting stuff and cant find anything to beat it yet on gloss.. but i am open to better :)
in terms of gloss, i suspect that Sonax BSD would give it a pretty good run for the money. They both i suspect would last just about the same, slickness to beadmaker all day long in that comparison though.
Humidity and dampness are the culprits.
Haha, 1st round knock out. I'm not surprised Beadmaker failed. It's only good for a detail spray and that's where I'd draw the line. I also like using beadmaker on interior trim, like door cards, dash cluster, centre console etc. Seems to work well inside the vehicle, but it's not robust enough for outside protection. I'd leave that to the more stronger sealants that are ceramic or graphene based.
Vo7 as sacrificial layer is not bad at all, good as drying aid and best part for me you could buy it at local auto parts
I think a cool video to see would be an AIO vs a polish on a swirled panel given the same time to work. I'd like to see some AIO correction, then chemically abused to see if swirls reappear.
Love your channel. Do you have a video on your spray rig you used in this video? I have one, not used in years nor do i know the model, but I like that Idea. Thanks
What’s best Bead Maker or Adams Detail Spray great videos
Still have yet to try beadmaker. I use nanoshock in its place. I put it over the top of opti-seal and optimum car wax for that final gloss and slickness. Plus it’s more durable than beadmaker for sure.
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I noticed you wiped the one side done after 3 days, but not the chemical guys
Beadmaker will leave a haze if it's not shaked while being sprayed
Dylan Irvin ohhhh
goldandrubies this stuff separates from sitting make sure to shake a lot during application. Still a superior product for the price!
i shake it as i spray. i think its humidity that cause changes in the way it cures.
Out of Mag quick detailer, zymol, v07, Adams, and mag ultimate, Adams and mag are my favorite chemical guys being my least. I had a hard time buffing it off with a wet car.
$15 for Beadmaker 99 on the scale...to beat that you gotta spend 3x that on Nova Lustre!