The beading is really tight, only the flat surfaces had water on them. vertical panels were dry minutes after the rain stopped. I'm sure there are other waxes that can do this, but i figured i would just share, since I'm pretty happy with the performance and the look of this wax. The car is a grey metallic, and this wax makes it look wet and glossy under all lighting situations.
Yea, I've seen 845 do this as well as AG HD wax. I'm more concerned with waxes that will sheet water, I'm tired of them sticking to the surface and creating water spots.
That reminded me! Today, I used PB Black Hole and as it good as it was, the true condition of the paint was damn awful! This is an 11 year old car (my dad owned it all these years), how was this hard water damage hidden this well all this time! For one, I think this damage is some hardcore stuff, and might not be removable by polishing. One thing I know... It needs some serious correction. For now 1 coat IW845 and BFWD. Back on track, beading sucks in rainy weather! Why cant they develop a fast sheeting sealant? If there is... someone point me to it.
Though there are other waxes that can bead like this, it looks great overall, the best i've seen on grey. And it lasts. also a quick drive, and the car is dry. And beads do leave spots, but with the protection that CR has, they don't stain or etch the paint. I'm happy with the performance and look. Is it worth the price? not to many. But i did buy the pot used with 90% left and at half the regular price. I have to say though as far as water repelling Shield beats CR in my experience. the water sheets off the paint. once CR runs out, i'll continue to apply shield from here on out. I may save cr for future cars.
Oh yes, I will openly admit I am a slave to any LSP that has great beading properties. Although CR is a hefty price to pay, you cannot argue with the results as long as you are happy with it which it seems you are.