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Old 12-17-2019, 09:35 AM
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I use it on on all my cars as a drying aid. Cars look great and stay cleaner looking longer.
Old 12-17-2019, 09:39 AM
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it is decent and cheap but i use carpro reload instead which while more expensive works much better and longer... dilute it to use as drying aid on paint (coated or otherwise) or on rubber, plastics, glass, interior... or use it full strength on an untreated car... i applied it 2-1 on my untreated 335i dd car and it is still going strong 4 months later after rain and snow
Old 12-17-2019, 09:52 AM
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I have used it and think it is good, but not great. Just tried the new Turtle Wax Ceramic - will see what the long term results will be. It has been getting rave reviews.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Originally Posted by CaymanSinAR
Think of it as a sacrificial layer to extend the life of your ceramic coating.
This. I run Gtechniq CSL - 1 coat, EXO V4 - 2 coats and one sacrificial layer of Beadmaker with each wash as a lube to aid drying.
Old 12-17-2019, 02:18 PM
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Tell me what you mean about using as a drying assist
Old 12-17-2019, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by B Russ
Tell me what you mean about using as a drying assist
Spray a mist of anything... bedmaker, spray detailer, etc on the car before you touch with your waffle towel when drying to make sure you have a little lubricant and don't put micro scratches and swirls in the paint.
Old 12-17-2019, 03:04 PM
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I’ve used bead maker for well over a year, it’s part of my wash routine every time 👌
Old 12-17-2019, 03:09 PM
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Just like any detail product, if the paint is not in good condition it won't work as well. I personally think bead maker is great, and use it as part of my drying process.
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Originally Posted by Porsche_nuts
I have used it and think it is good, but not great. Just tried the new Turtle Wax Ceramic - will see what the long term results will be. It has been getting rave reviews.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have the Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray, and find its great. You have to put it on really thin or it streaks, but with proper application and curing it works great.

I did the split hood trick on my Mercedes, and it clearly works better than standard Meguires Wax.

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Old 12-17-2019, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Zanotti
I have the Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray, and find its great. You have to put it on really thin or it streaks, but with proper application and curing it works great.

I did the split hood trick on my Mercedes, and it clearly works better than standard Meguires Wax.
I recently bought the Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray and applied 2 coats to my new Cayenne and use the TW 3 in 1 Ceramic Detail Spray for in-between washes. Should get 12 months protection.
Old 12-17-2019, 08:26 PM
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I use CarPro Reload after my wash, here is a video of the end result.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxoB...ature=youtu.be
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Sweet!! Pat
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I used it once and it clouded my windows, not sure why. Was difficult to remove the clouding: tried IPA, denatured alcohol, cp eraser, Adams window cleaner all with no success. Finally got it off with windex with ammonia. Won't use it again.
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Originally Posted by Duke I
I used it once and it clouded my windows, not sure why. Was difficult to remove the clouding: tried IPA, denatured alcohol, cp eraser, Adams window cleaner all with no success. Finally got it off with windex with ammonia. Won't use it again.
You aren't supposed to use it on glass. I'll admit I have, and did not have any issues, but their labeling is somewhat ambiguous. It states it can be used on all exterior surfaces. Then later in the directions is specifies all *painted* exterior surfaces.

So if you still have a bottle of it and want to give it a shot make sure you stick to the painted surfaces.
Old 12-18-2019, 12:13 PM
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I have been using it for many months and agree with many here on how they utilize the product. The results are very good on my GT Silver 911. They are FANTASTIC on my wife's black Macan S and son's black VW Golf.

I also use it on all glass surfaces with good results on rain sheeting off.


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