P&S Bead Maker Paint Sealant – Easy Spray & Wipe Protectant for Cars, Boats & RVs – Hydrophobic Gloss & UV Protection – Safe for All Surfaces - 1 Gallon

P&S has a reputation for delivering quality detailing products at a fair price, and the Bead Maker Paint Sealant (1 Gallon) is no exception. Used as a topper, it does a fantastic job of enhancing gloss and creating tight water beading. It’s easy to apply with a simple spray-and-wipe method, and it leaves a slick finish that really makes paint pop.That said, in Arizona conditions, it has a few drawbacks. Because cars here dry almost instantly and our hard water leaves spots, I can’t really use it effectively as a drying aid. More importantly, it tends to attract dust — which is a big issue during our frequent dust storms. On my black vehicles, they can look brown overnight after using this. A good workaround is to mix it with P&S Dream Maker, which offsets the dust-clinging problem nicely.If your goal is maximum durability, you’ll get better long-term protection from a ceramic spray or coating (my personal favorite is the Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray). But as a quick topper for gloss and water beading, Bead Maker absolutely delivers, especially for the price.

If you’re looking for an affordable, user-friendly, and highly effective detailing product, P & S Professional Detail Products’ Bead Maker is worth every penny. After using it for several weeks on my car, I’m impressed with its ease of application, stunning results, and long-lasting performance.Pros:Ease of Use: Bead Maker is incredibly simple to apply. It works as a spray-on product, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned detailers. You spray it on, wipe it in, and buff it off. No elaborate procedures are required.Amazing Hydrophobic Properties: The product delivers on its promise of superior water beading. Whether it’s morning dew or heavy rain, water forms tight beads that roll off effortlessly. This not only keeps your car looking clean but also helps protect the paint from water spots.Gloss Enhancement: Bead Maker leaves a showroom-like gloss that is hard to match. The depth and shine it adds to the paintwork are outstanding, making even older vehicles look rejuvenated.Price Point: Compared to similar products, Bead Maker offers exceptional value. You’re getting professional-grade performance without breaking the bank.Versatility: It can be used as a standalone product or as a topper for ceramic coatings, waxes, or sealants, enhancing their durability and performance.P & S Bead Maker is a fantastic product that provides professional-grade results without the hassle or expense of more complex systems. It’s an excellent choice for car enthusiasts who want a quick and easy way to enhance their vehicle’s appearance and protection.Whether you’re prepping for a car show or just maintaining your daily driver, Bead Maker offers an unbeatable combination of shine, slickness, and hydrophobicity. Just keep in mind the potential need for regular reapplications and a quick wipe-down to manage dust buildup.Would I Recommend It? Absolutely, especially for anyone looking for a cost-effective way to elevate their detailing game.

I had a buddy turn me onto this (He didn't buy it, he just sent me links to it and asked me what I thought). Since I've been an avid detailer for over 30 years, from what I saw, it looked interesting, so I bought a gallon of it (I never go small).Now, to be clear, I'm nobody's disciple on car detailing products, but I do have my go-to's and products that I consider to be very high quality. I do like a lot of the chemical guys products, especially their spray on detailers, glossers, etc. And of course, any Klasse products are high on the list, albeit far more work than most are willing to subscribe to.This P&S was interesting to me due to the water sheeting claims. And to be clear, it does sheet water pretty good, but no better than any other "Applied" Wax (like a good coat of klasse acrylic (Silver bottle), a good carnauba wax, or basically many of them, even the cheapest waxes will sheet water). Where this P&S product really excels is in the category of the EASE of application. It is very easy to apply, and who doesn't like that? More so than that; when you do apply it the streaks are pretty much minimal, so it's very forgiving and easy to work with..Of course, Step 1: Clean your car well! Nuff said on that..Step2: I recommend claying your car at least 3 times a year, at a minimum. If you don't like to use actual clay (some don't) then at least use those claying mitts, which work very well and they're fast (sold on amazon, get the "fine" grade when it comes to grit). Plus the mitts don't flag trim with clay scraps, so that's a good part. Note: You don't have to clay your car EVERY TIME you want to use the P&S, but it's good to do it every once in a while, especially if you park it outside..Step 3: After claying and completely drying off the car (use an air compressor or leaf blower to get water out of all the cracks, seams, etc). Take a fine piled microfiber cloth (like a medium to large drying type cloth) and liberally spray on the P&S. Wipe it down quick, with minimal buffing. If it's a reasonable mild day it should dry immediately and not streak. Remember, with this product there's a difference between "Dry" and "Cure"..Now, when you apply it, at first you might not "Feel" like it's that slippery, in fact, many of the "Detailers", like the Chemical Guys Ultimate Synthetic detailer, or their "Glosser", may in fact, seem slicker when applied.Where the P&S really comes into play is when it's past drying and it's CURED. Once it's cured it feels like you just got a ceramic coating put on your car (No, I've never purchased Ceramic coatings, but felt them after being done, most of which you'd feel anyway just with the prep work done on any car, before the ceramic coating is applied.. Personally, if you take care of your car, to me, they're kind of a waste of money, but that's just my opinion)..Once the P&S is cured, about ~4 hours, you'll really noticed the benefit of it. Run your fingers on it. Slick. I typically do two coats. It's very fast and easy to apply, after claying and drying, one can do an entire car in about 15 minutes. Two coats a little more, obviously, 2nd coat goes on quicker..Remember; once it's fully Cured is when the full benefit comes into play with this product. I recently was driving my car in some heavy rain, and it in fact did work similar to like a fresh coat of wax, so with that, I was very impressed. I do not believe, however, that it would last as long as something like a Klasse Acrylic type coating. But, since it's so easy to apply, who cares, use it like a detailing spray and just do your car all the time; it's quick and efficient and really not that expensive if you buy it in the gallon, buy a good sprayer, and go to town..Happy Detailing.