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"This stuff seems to take a while to fully develop it's shine. I usually apply it after a wash and again the next day (if possible) and I think it looks better the next day."
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P&S Bead Maker is a spray on, wipe off paint sealant from the P&S Double Black range. Spray it on a panel, wipe it off with a microfibre towel, and you get gloss, slickness and hard water beading in about a minute per panel. It works on a wet car or a dry one, so most people use it as a drying aid straight after a wash. Available in 473ml, 3.8L and 18.9L.
Most paint protection makes you choose between speed and results. A wax or a ceramic coating gives you a good finish but takes an afternoon. A quick detailer is fast but barely lasts a week.
Bead Maker sits in between. It applies as fast as a quick detailer, because you spray it and wipe it off. But it is a real sealant, not a gloss spray. The polymer cross-links on the paint and forms a layer that survives washing.
That is why it is one of the most used products in professional detailing. It goes on at the end of every wash, takes about five minutes on a whole car, and keeps the paint beading between proper details.
The most common way
On a dry, clean car
Over wax or a ceramic coating
The one mistake everyone makes. Using too much. Bead Maker needs a light mist, two or three sprays per panel, not a soaking. Too much product and a wet towel is what causes streaks. If a panel streaks, mist it again lightly and buff with a dry towel.
| 1. Wash the car | Bead Maker bonds to clean paint. Decontaminate and clay first if the paint feels rough.On a maintenance wash, a normal shampoo wash is enough. |
| 2. Work cool and shaded | Out of direct sun, on a cool panel. Heat makes it flash off and streak. |
| 3. Mist one panel | Two or three sprays. Wet or dry paint both work.Do one panel at a time, not the whole car. |
| 4. Wipe it off | Clean microfibre towel. Spread, then buff with a dry side of the towel. |
| 5. Flip and swap towels | As soon as the towel feels damp, change to a fresh side or a fresh towel. This is what stops streaking. |
| 6. Repeat around the car | Paint, then glass, trim and wheels if you want them done too. |
| 7. Leave it to cure | About two hours, depending on conditions. Keep the car dry for eight hours for maximum performance.Do not park under sprinklers or wash it the same day. |
| Size | Price | Cost per litre | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473ml | $29.95 | About $63.32 | One or two cars. First time buyers. Comes ready to spray. |
| 3.8L | $84.95 | About $22.36 | Regular home use or a small detailing business. Decant into a 1L bottle. |
| 18.9L | $369.95 | About $19.57 | Detail shops, car yards and fleet work. Best price per litre. |
| Empty 1L spray bottle | $11.95 | Not applicable | Buy one with the 3.8L or 18.9L so you have something to spray from. |
Buying the 3.8L or 18.9L? You need a spray bottle. The large sizes are refill containers, not sprayers. Add the empty 1L bottle with trigger, or the P&S 946ml spray bottle, to the same order.
Freight note. Extra freight charges may apply to the 18.9L for regional areas.
P&S describe Bead Maker as a surface migrating molecule. In plain terms, the product is sprayed on as a liquid, the active molecules move to the surface as the carrier evaporates, and then they cross-link with each other and polymerise. Cross-linking means the molecules bond into a connected film rather than sitting as separate droplets.
The result is a thin hydrophobic layer on top of the paint. Hydrophobic means water does not spread out on it, so it pulls into beads and rolls off. That is where the gloss, the slickness and the beading all come from, and it is also why the product needs curing time. The cross-linking is not finished the moment you wipe it off.
P&S does not publish a durability figure for Bead Maker, so we are not going to invent one. What we can tell you is how it behaves.
Beading is the honest indicator. When water stops pulling into tight beads and starts sheeting flat across the panel, the layer has worn down and it is time to reapply. How fast that happens depends on how often the car is washed, what it is washed with, whether it lives outside, and the weather.
Because it takes a few minutes to apply, most people stop tracking it and simply reapply after every second or third wash. That keeps the paint permanently topped up and costs very little per application out of a 3.8L.
Bead Maker application tips and tricks, by P&S Detail Products.
What you can use Bead Maker on, by The Rag Company.
| Brand | P&S Detail Products |
| Range | Double Black Collection |
| Product type | Spray paint sealant and protectant |
| Technology | Surface migrating, cross-linking polymer |
| Finish | High gloss, slick, hydrophobic |
| UV protection | Blend of UV absorbers and stabilisers |
| Application | Spray on, wipe off. Wet or dry vehicle. No machine required |
| Dilution | Ready to use, do not dilute |
| Cure time | About two hours, depending on ambient conditions. Eight hours minimum for maximum performance |
| Safe on | All exterior surfaces, including paint, glass, trim and wheels |
| Suits | Daily drivers, show cars, motorcycles, boats, caravans and fleet vehicles |
| 473ml | Ready to spraySKU PS-BEAD473 |
| 3.8L and 18.9L | Refill containers, a spray bottle is needed |
Product information, technology description, surface suitability and cure times are taken from P&S Detail Products published information. Cost per litre figures are calculated from current list pricing and are a guide only. P&S publishes no durability period for this product and none is claimed here. Always read the label and the Safety Data Sheet before use, work out of direct sunlight on a cool surface, and test an inconspicuous area first on any finish you are unsure about.
Not sure which size suits you, or whether Bead Maker is the right protection for your car? Tell us what you are working on and we will point you at the right product.
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Overall rating: 4.870466 / 5 from 193 reviews.
The Bead Maker Paint Protectant Sealant offers hydrophobic protection, UV filters, and a quick cure time, resulting in a glossy, slick finish that repels water and enhances vehicle shine. Customers appreciate its ease of application and the excellent results it provides, though some noted the finish on rubber trim was not as good as other products.
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"This stuff seems to take a while to fully develop it's shine. I usually apply it after a wash and again the next day (if possible) and I think it looks better the next day."
"Always a great product used as a deying aid with rinsless was ONR gives the car a deep gloss finish. Only draw back is it does attract dust"
"WOW. I give this 5 stars."
"Ordered in the afternoon and received at my PO Box the next day, Thanks team. What a cracker of a product. Application simple, and the finish has a little pop to the shine. It rained today, and the beading was amazing."
"My first time using Bead maker and Wow. Used as a drying aid on my coated cars nice and slick smells great will be buying again"
"Good stuff."
"Orders arrived promptly despite my rural location. Products seem high quality and true to descriptions."
"has a great smell and leaves the car shiny, spot free!"
"Very easy to use, speeds up drying in leaves a deep just-polished look"
"One of the easiest sealants to apply quickly after a wash for crazy gloss and protection."