LATEST TOPPER POLL. EVERYTHING SHY OF CANCOAT.

[Dr Oldz]

I like 3D bead it up a lot.

I also like TWHS Wet Wax as a drying aid! (Not sure if that counts as a topper to you but it does to me)

[Coatingsarecrack]

I was going to add ones available in gallons only. But that wouldn't be as popular for the hobbyist detailers on here..

You can clutch in gallons but It’s expensive. Still got half galllon…

And I’d be probably dumb enough to buy a gallon of PA High Gloss if available….


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[DFB]

I've become partial to meguiar's hybrid ceramic detailer
https://youtube.com/watch?v=fd8LAWN9S0s

I bought a bottle of that out of curiosity and ended up liking it a lot! If it had a more modern scent, it would be perfect.

[dlc95]

Optimum Car Wax or Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer. Those are the two I'm currently using, and really enjoy.

I can use Car Wax as a stand alone, or over Opti-Seal. ID&GE is great over Opti-Seal.

[TTQ B4U]

I use 3D Bead it Up after each wash. Season long car/refresh details of a car that I've ceramic coated, I use CanCoat, the new EVO now, of course. Reload, etc. are nothing more than glorified detail sprays like Bead it Up. I never saw them lasting long at all.

[PA DETAILER]

TWHS wet wax as a drying aid. Impressive looks and decent protection.

[joebruin77]

I have tried several different toppers including several on your list.

My favorite topper is Xtreme Solutions Topper - great gloss, water beading, slickness, and very nice scent. It is available in a gallon.

My second favorite is TEC 582.

3D Bead It Up felt very similar to TEC 582 to me and would probably be my 3rd choice.

Personally, I did not care for Turtle Wax Wet Wax as much. While it performed well, it had two negatives to me. It did not have as pleasant a scent and, more importantly, it is not available in a gallon size. Both XS Topper and TEC 582 are available in gallons and are better values.

[waddell64]

Glassparency Boost is a really nice product. Goes on easy and offers good protection.

I also like Optimum Car Wax - the stuff is just easy to use.

[CleanIT]

I've become partial to meguiar's hybrid ceramic detailer
https://youtube.com/watch?v=fd8LAWN9S0s

That's a great topper. It will often match or exceed the underlying base coat hydrophobics for a few weeks.

[CleanIT]

I have tried several different toppers including several on your list.

My favorite topper is Xtreme Solutions Topper - great gloss, water beading, slickness, and very nice scent. It is available in a gallon.

My second favorite is TEC 582.

3D Bead It Up felt very similar to TEC 582 to me and would probably be my 3rd choice.

Personally, I did not care for Turtle Wax Wet Wax as much. While it performed well, it had two negatives to me. It did not have as pleasant a scent and, more importantly, it is not available in a gallon size. Both XS Topper and TEC 582 are available in gallons and are better values.

TEC582 is a great value. I prefer that to Gyeon ID.

I also liked the look and ease of use of Opti Seal and Hyper Seal. Just don't expect crazy water behavior with those two products.

I want to try Kamikaze OC one day.

Truthfully of all the products I've used over the last few years I was never unhappy with any of them. They all work and have their strengths/weaknesses.

If Griot's 3 in1 was a bit more hydrophobic I would have likely stayed with that because it's quite durable. It just lacks the beading I was after.