GLOSS! GLOSS!! GLOSS!!! Which One Of These Will Provide The Most For Your Automobile!!?? 

Gloss with no durability...durability, but lacking a bit of gloss. Which do you prefer?

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!

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. 🙌

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.✊

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.

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 prefer gloss and durability at the same time. Excellent video!

clicked on this super fast-and went he did it the gloss video - well done now for the watching !! Thanks !!

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!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Great job Brian! I agree about Beadmaker and was surprised that it out lasted the VO7!

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 👍

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.

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.

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.

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!

Love the gloss battle...You should do an NCAA bracket to find the winner..LOL..Thanks Brian

Like to see a gloss and protection comparison with TW Shine n Seal topped with Beadmaker. The report is Seal n Shine is stackable.

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 .

Great Monday morning Video :) Always use BM as a drying aid, works great !!!!

I also had some hazing with bead maker on a ceramic coated car. Even with a dry microfiber is was difficult to get off.

I use bead Maker on my personal car once a week and never had a haze . Love it as a drying aid

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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! 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?

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.

Great & truthful video. Thanks Brian.

Still working on my first gallon of Bead Maker. Easy to apply after ever wash.

awesome video and product review as always good friend. 🍻🍻🍻🍻

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.

Great video as always Brian !!!

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.

Even if I don't use the products you showcase I still appreciate the time and effort you put into the videos and it's good info to know. Is it my imagination or did VO7 actually lower the gloss ?

I mix V07 and Sonax BSD (50/50) that is a great formula. Try it if u can. Best regards Kenneth from Norway

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

I’m half way through watching and had to stop to comment. What a video; I love it. Bead maker all the way!!!

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.

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..

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?

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.

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.

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.

Brian, Would love to see a video showing and explaining the different types of clear coats and the ways to approach them for correction.

What’s best Bead Maker or Adams Detail Spray great videos

BeadMaker has been good to my black suv. Gloss is important :) Protection? I have a gtechniq CSU installed before. That should take care of protection. I recently topped it with Carpro Essence Plus.

I use BM all the time and have never noticed hazing.

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.

I used beadmaker after drying the ca re s and I like the gloss it has after. V07 I've yet to use

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 :)

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?

Please please please do more gloss comparison detail sprays

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.

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

Hey Brian hope you're doing well. Quick off topic question: I believe awhile back you mentionned you were playing around with Nextzett W99. Can we expect a video in the near future? As always thanks for all your hard work and putting in the time. Much obliged!

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.

Yet another great video! 👍🏼

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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....

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.

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.

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 man you gotta try out concours nova jet spray sealent.On Sandros videos that thing performs top notch.I wanna see how it performs in your tests

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

Thanks for the upload.

in CA I don’t have haze w/Beadmaker - could be a humidity issue

Great thanks

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.

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?

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.

Tac Shinnee wax vs Beadmaker for gloss ? I am trying both and cannot decide with using just my eye...Thank You Brian

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 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.

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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?

I'd love to know what that weird haze is/was. I've never had it before. Well not knowingly!

Brian, I already own Bead Maker and have a question. You mention in this video how you can use it before you go out or to a show, does this mean you can use it as a quick detailer as well? meaning if I have light dust on the car, I can spray it and wipe it off without scratching my clear coat? I always been little scare to use quick detailer and scratching my clear coat but it would be nice if I can do so... do you have a video on how to use quick detailer that I can use the same technique with the Bead Maker?

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 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 :)

Could the Bead Maker haze be humidity related? I've been using CSI Q-7 Detailer and spray wax, by visual inspection great gloss, and reasonably durability.

How does Bead Maker vs Speed Shine by Griots stack up? // Also how do those 2 compare to Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic detailer & 3in1 Hybrid Ceramic by Turtle Wax. For in-between washes what would your go-to be? Is it none of these? Torn between all 4...

Would love to see you test Malco Epic Series products

Can the beadmaker be used on top of a ceramic coating?

Gloss off the charts!

Wish you would have done a before and after gloss reading

Do you guys get Bowdens Own in the US? I used their Gloss Boss detailer spray on the weekend and it’s excellent! Gloss for days and the paint is slick as can be. $12.30 AUS for 750ml on sale.

What if you dont polish the vehicle but only clay? Would it still be fine to add bead maker to your paint and still have similar results?

Bead Maker does that in high humid climate

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

U try comparing against echo 2.0 it’s my favourite I have everything too Don’t have gloss meter to compare though