AutoBead Ceramic Quick Detailer

Ceramic quick detailer that adds gloss and water beading

AutoBead Ceramic Quick Detailer

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Autobead Ceramic Quick Detailer maintains coatings, sealants and waxes while adding an extra layer of protection. A blend of nano ceramic particles and reactive polysiloxanes adds ceramic protection that Autobead rates at about 6 months, with high gloss and strong hydrophobic properties.

  • Adds a ceramic layer
  • Prolongs coatings and waxes
  • Boosts gloss and beading
  • Works on most surfaces
  • Doubles as a drying aid
  • Quick spray and buff
  • Superior hydrophobic finish
  • About 6 months of protection
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Autobead Ceramic Quick Detailer maintains coatings, sealants and waxes while adding an extra layer of protection. A blend of nano ceramic particles and reactive polysiloxanes adds ceramic protection that Autobead rates at about 6 months, with high gloss and strong hydrophobic properties.

It is made to work with Autobead's ceramic coatings and hard waxes, prolonging their life and boosting the gloss. Use it on paintwork, glass, plastics, wheels and trim, on a dry surface or as a drying aid. This is the 500ml spray.

Key Features

  • Nano ceramic and polysiloxane blend
  • About 6 months of protection
  • High gloss, hydrophobic finish
  • Tops up coatings and waxes
  • Paint, glass, plastics, wheels, trim
  • Use dry or as a drying aid

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Key features

  • Ceramic Detailer
  • Gloss Boosting
  • Hydrophobic Finish
  • Slick Finish
  • Coating Safe

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Expert Notes

Coatings and waxes last longer when they are topped up. Ceramic Quick Detailer adds a fresh ceramic layer each time you use it, which Autobead rates at about 6 months on its own.

Because it works on paint, glass, plastics, wheels and trim, and can be used as a drying aid, it fits straight into the end of a wash.

Autobead pairs it with its ceramic coatings and hard detailing waxes, where it prolongs their life and injects a boost in gloss.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Paintwork
  • Glass
  • Plastics and trim
  • Wheels

Caution: Apply to clean surfaces and buff off fully.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Ceramic Quick Detailer
Formula
Nano Ceramic, Reactive Polysiloxanes
Durability
About 6 Months
Surfaces
Paint, Glass, Plastics, Wheels, Trim
Size
500ml
Use As
Topper Or Drying Aid
Pairs With
Autobead Coatings And Waxes
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Apply

  1. Mist onto a short pile microfibre and apply to the surface.
  2. Work it gently in straight lines, covering the whole panel.

Buff

  1. Buff off with a clean, dry microfibre to reveal a deep gloss.
  2. On a wet car, use it as a drying aid as you dry each panel.

Top Tip: Use it after a wash with Autobead Ceramic Shampoo, as Autobead suggests, to boost the gloss and protection.

Performance Benefits

  • Boosts gloss and hydrophobic behaviour on protected paint
  • Enhances gloss and depth
  • Improves water beading
  • Helps reduce dirt bonding
  • Makes maintenance washing easier
  • Ideal after polishing or paint cleansing

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Ceramic Quick Detailer last?

Autobead says it adds ceramic protection with a durability of about 6 months.

Can I use it as a drying aid?

Yes. Autobead says it can be applied to dry surfaces or used as a drying aid.

Is it safe on ceramic coatings?

Yes. Autobead made it to be used with its ceramic coatings and hard waxes, prolonging their life.

Which surfaces can I use it on?

Paintwork, glass, plastics, wheels and trim.

What is in it?

Autobead says it blends nano ceramic particles with reactive polysiloxanes.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use it as a drying aid on a wet car.
  2. Work one panel at a time.
  3. Use separate towels to spread and buff.
  4. Keep it for maintaining protected cars.
  5. Mist onto a short pile microfibre.
  6. Use it on glass and trim too.
  7. Use it after Autobead Ceramic Shampoo.

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The Brand

Autobead

Autobead (also written AutoBead or Auto Bead) was founded on simplicity and efficiency: car care products that get a car clean and protected with as little wasted effort as possible. It has supplied car cleaning and maintenance products to drivers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria since 1999, and its range now covers every stage of a detail, from citrus pre-wash and shampoo to compounds, polishing pads and Silex ceramic coatings.

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead. We keep the range on the shelf at our Ilkeston shop and deliver it across the UK.

Our customers' favourites are Heavy Dirt citrus pre-wash, Pure Shampoo, Snow Foam and the two wheel cleaners, Alloy Cleaner and Acid Wheel Cleaner.

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Autobead Downforce Heavy Cut and Fine Cut foam pads with Autobead Finishing Compound and Quick Detailer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Autobead products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Heavy Dirt is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for bugs, bird lime and road grime, and it is safe on wax and sealants: dilute it 25:1 for everyday use or 10:1 for heavy dirt, and it also cleans door shuts, engine bays, plastics and rubber. Snow Foam is mildly alkaline and goes in the lance at 1 part to 4 parts water. Pure Shampoo is a pH-neutral 2300:1 shampoo with no gloss enhancers or waxes, so it will not mask or break down existing protection, and Ceramic Shampoo builds up a layer of ceramic protection with regular use.

Wheels. Alloy Cleaner is a ready-to-use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that is safe on all wheel types, and Alloy Cleaner Concentrate is a concentrate you dilute to suit how dirty the wheels are. For neglected wheels with baked-on brake dust, Acid Wheel Cleaner is a gel used at 1:3, but not on sensitive finishes or damaged wheels. Finish with Tyre Dressing, a gel that does not sling.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Remover is a pH-neutral gel that turns purple as it dissolves iron particles on paint and wheels, and Tar Gel lifts tar spots with less run-off than a liquid. Keep tar removers off plastics and rubber.

Paint correction. The three compounds are graded by the sanding marks they remove: Heavy Cut up to 1500 grade, Medium Cut up to 2500 grade and Finishing Compound up to 3000 grade, each with a Downforce foam pad of the same cut (heavy, medium, fine) for dual action or rotary machines. Surface Prep removes silicones, wax and sealant before a coating.

Protection. Lance Sealant gives up to three months of protection from a foam lance, Spray Sealant is a silicone polymer and silica resin sealant, and the waxes include a Matte Wax for matt paint and wraps. Between washes, Quick Detailer and Ceramic Quick Detailer top up the gloss.

Interior. Interior Detailer leaves plastics, vinyl and leather with a matt, factory-look finish, Leather Cleaner is a pH-neutral cleaner and conditioner, and All Purpose Cleaner dilutes from 5:1 to 30:1 for everything from carpets to wheel arch liners.

Shop Autobead by type: citrus pre-wash, snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, compounds and polishes, polishing pads and ceramic coatings.

Autobead Finishing Compound and a Downforce Heavy Cut pad with a dab of compound on a detailing trolley in front of a dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 in a home garage

Choosing an Autobead ceramic coating

Autobead's Silex ceramic coatings come in two families:

  • Silex Series: the 1 Year Paint Coating and 2 Year Paint Coating, titanium ceramic coatings designed to be applied outdoors in a single, self-levelling layer. They resist chemicals from pH 2 to pH 12.
  • Silex Pro: the 3 Year and 5 Year Paint Coatings and the 5 Year Graphene Coating, for longer protection.

Autobead also makes coatings for alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric.

Autobead's coating warranty matches each paint coating's labelled durability. It applies when the coating is installed by an Autobead Accredited Detailer, the warranty is registered within seven days and the car has a yearly inspection with the installer.

Whoever applies it, the paint needs to be washed, decontaminated and, if needed, polished first, then wiped with Surface Prep so the coating can bond. Do not wash the car with detergent for the first 10 days, then keep it clean with Pure Shampoo or Ceramic Shampoo.

Autobead also trains detailers through its Detail Like a Pro courses (a Foundation Day, an Advanced Day and a four-day Masterclass) and its Silex accreditation for professional coating installers.

Need a hand choosing? Visit our Ilkeston shop or send us a WhatsApp. We deliver Autobead across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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