P&S Bead Maker over Unpolished & Uncoated Paint

**North1Star** · 12-30-2018, 10:30 PM

Hey guys,

I just ordered P&S Bead Maker out of curiosity to try it on one of my cars that already need some paint correction and work to be done, but I am not welling to do it at the moment.

This car never had wax, ceramic coatings or anything related to detailing during its life time other than proper car wash. I am wondering if I apply P&S bead maker to it, will this cause any issues of any kind? Because i noticed that most people add it on top of current treatments/coatings they already have on their cars

Thanks

**minerigger** · 12-30-2018, 11:19 PM

I would wash and clay first, it will help it adhere the best possible then you can polish in the spring. This product can be used as a standalone

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**WristyManchego** · 12-31-2018, 07:15 AM

No problems mate, just a waste of product.

We don’t prep a surface to eat off, it’s because you’re really applying the product to dirt, grime and contaminants if you don’t.

For the easiest results, give it the best wash you can, use dish soap (this time only) and a clay bar with ONR over all paint and windows. Then have at it with the Bead Maker.

You’ll get $6 worth of your $10.

**TTQ B4U** · 12-31-2018, 07:39 AM

It won't cause any issues. It's just a sealant in spray-on/wipe-off form. I would at minimum clay/nano mitt the vehicle once it's cleaned up. Iron X too if you have it. Don't expect much if any visual change other than water beading since the vast majority of gloss is as a result of polishing. Welcome to the hobby!

**Breese147** · 12-31-2018, 07:41 AM

I actually wouldn’t use ONR as a lubricant for the clay because the wax in ONR won’t allow the Beadmaker to adhere properly to the surface.

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**WristyManchego** · 12-31-2018, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by Breese147

I actually wouldn’t use ONR as a lubricant for the clay because the wax in ONR won’t allow the Beadmaker to adhere properly to the surface.

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Mate, I don’t think he’s too worried about that.

**gspam1** · 12-31-2018, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by Breese147

I actually wouldn’t use ONR as a lubricant for the clay because the wax in ONR won’t allow the Beadmaker to adhere properly to the surface.

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ONR has wax in it? Optimum makes a version with wax (green color), but not the standard blue ONR.

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**BadgerRivFan** · 01-01-2019, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by Breese147

I actually wouldn’t use ONR as a lubricant for the clay because the wax in ONR won’t allow the Beadmaker to adhere properly to the surface.

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Please elaborate on your theory.

**Klasse Act** · 01-01-2019, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by BadgerRivFan

Please elaborate on your theory.

Yeah because alot of us are topping coated surfaces, whether its ceramic or Sio2-based coatings, not to mention spray on, hose off sealants, Beadmaker has been covering EVERYTHING out there

P&S Bead Maker over Unpolished & Uncoated Paint

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**Klasse Act** · 01-01-2019, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by WristyManchego

No problems mate, just a waste of product.

We don’t prep a surface to eat off, it’s because you’re really applying the product to dirt, grime and contaminants if you don’t.

For the easiest results, give it the best wash you can, use dish soap (this time only) and a clay bar with ONR over all paint and windows. Then have at it with the Bead Maker.

You’ll get $6 worth of your $10.

What do mean exactly by the last statement exactly?

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