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Everyone seems to be obsessed with how their car beads water. It has been the standard by which many determine whether their LSP is still present.
I did a one step correction on this VW EOS back in June. The car sat on a dealership lot for some time before being purchased by the OCD owner. Needless to say the constant washes by the lot attendants caused a situation not acceptable to the owner. She wanted perfection, but since she lives in an apartment and the car sits outside 24/7 I explained to her that perfection is difficult to maintain and the paint can only take so much correction before compromising the clear coat. She was thrilled with the results of the one step and I have maintained the car monthly since.
The car was sealed with BFWD. This photo is from the first maintenance wash I performed on it. The initial rinse gave the typical good beading. I washed the car with Chemical Guys Maxi-Suds II. I started with the passenger side roof, hood and trunk lid. Since it was July and the temp was already pushing 90 I rinsed often. I was a bit amazed to see the difference between the washed side and the unwashed. While the unwashed side beaded water very well, the washed side simply shed the water immediately.
Needless to say, drying was incredibly easy and concern of water spots was diminished. Whether this was due to the BFWD or the CGMS2 or the combination isn't the point. I just wanted to point out that beading is not the end all indicator of the effectiveness of a wax or sealant.
The car is due for it's 6 month maintenance where the plan is to strip, clay and polish if necessary. I am waiting for the BF AIO to be released so I can use this car as a guinea pig. (An early sample could speed things along and ensure a review.
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I did a one step correction on this VW EOS back in June. The car sat on a dealership lot for some time before being purchased by the OCD owner. Needless to say the constant washes by the lot attendants caused a situation not acceptable to the owner. She wanted perfection, but since she lives in an apartment and the car sits outside 24/7 I explained to her that perfection is difficult to maintain and the paint can only take so much correction before compromising the clear coat. She was thrilled with the results of the one step and I have maintained the car monthly since.
The car was sealed with BFWD. This photo is from the first maintenance wash I performed on it. The initial rinse gave the typical good beading. I washed the car with Chemical Guys Maxi-Suds II. I started with the passenger side roof, hood and trunk lid. Since it was July and the temp was already pushing 90 I rinsed often. I was a bit amazed to see the difference between the washed side and the unwashed. While the unwashed side beaded water very well, the washed side simply shed the water immediately.
Needless to say, drying was incredibly easy and concern of water spots was diminished. Whether this was due to the BFWD or the CGMS2 or the combination isn't the point. I just wanted to point out that beading is not the end all indicator of the effectiveness of a wax or sealant.
The car is due for it's 6 month maintenance where the plan is to strip, clay and polish if necessary. I am waiting for the BF AIO to be released so I can use this car as a guinea pig. (An early sample could speed things along and ensure a review.
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