AutoBead Glass Coating 2 Year Ceramic

Two year ceramic coating for glass

AutoBead Glass Coating 2 Year Ceramic

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Autobead Glass Coating is a ceramic coating for car glass that significantly improves visibility when driving in wet weather. A single layer leaves a protective coating less than one micron thick, which Autobead says removes any chance of wiper judder.

  • Clearer view in wet weather
  • Ceramic protection for glass
  • Thinner than one micron
  • No wiper judder, says Autobead
  • One layer is enough
  • Quick to apply and buff
  • Cures in 2 hours
  • 30ml bottle, five drops a time
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Autobead Glass Coating is a ceramic coating for car glass that significantly improves visibility when driving in wet weather. A single layer leaves a protective coating less than one micron thick, which Autobead says removes any chance of wiper judder.

It comes in a 30ml bottle and is applied by hand: five drops on a microfibre suede wrapped around an applicator block, worked in tight overlapping circles with firm pressure, then buffed off straight away. The coating flashes quickly, so Autobead advises working on half of the windscreen at a time and allowing 2 hours in a dry place to fully cure.

Key Features

  • Ceramic coating for car glass
  • Improves visibility in wet weather
  • Single layer application
  • Coating less than one micron thick
  • No wiper judder, according to Autobead
  • Fully cures in 2 hours in the dry
  • 30ml bottle

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Key features

  • Glass Coating
  • 2 Year Protection
  • Hydrophobic Glass
  • Clear Visibility
  • Ceramic Protection

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Expert Notes

A glass coating does a different job from a glass cleaner. Once it has cured it stays on the glass, so the view through it is clearer when you drive in wet weather. Autobead keeps this one to a single layer less than one micron thick, which it says removes any chance of wiper judder.

The fast flash period is the part to plan for. Working on half of the windscreen at a time and buffing straight away keeps the finish even, and 2 hours in a dry place lets it fully cure.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Windscreens
  • Side windows
  • Rear screens
  • Exterior car glass

Caution: Apply to immaculate, residue free glass only, and keep it dry for 2 hours while it cures.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Ceramic Glass Coating
Coating
2 Year
Size
30ml
Layers
Single Layer
Thickness
Less Than One Micron
Amount
Five Drops Per Application
Applied With
Suede And Applicator Block
Full Cure
2 Hours, Dry
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Prepare the glass

  1. Clean the glass until it is immaculate, with no remaining residue.
  2. Wrap a microfibre suede around the soft part of the applicator block.
  3. Plan to coat half of the windscreen at a time, because the product flashes fast.

Apply the coating

  1. Apply five drops of product to the suede.
  2. Using firm pressure, work in tight overlapping circles until the area is fully covered.
  3. Buff off immediately.
  4. Repeat on the other half of the windscreen.
  5. Allow 2 hours in a dry environment to fully cure.

Top Tip: Coat half of the windscreen at a time and buff straight away, because Autobead says this coating has a fast flash period.

Performance Benefits

  • Adds up to two years of hydrophobic glass protection
  • Improves water beading and sheeting
  • Enhances gloss and surface slickness
  • Helps reduce dirt bonding
  • Makes maintenance washing easier
  • Supports professional detailing results

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it last?

It is sold as Autobead's 2 year glass coating. How long it lasts on your car depends on how the glass is used and cleaned.

Will it stop wiper judder?

Autobead says the single layer, less than one micron thick, removes any chance of wiper judder.

How much product do I use?

Autobead says five drops on the suede, worked in tight overlapping circles until the area is covered.

How long does it take to cure?

Allow 2 hours in a dry environment for it to fully cure.

Why only half of the windscreen at a time?

The coating has a fast flash period, so Autobead advises applying it to 50% of the windscreen at a time and buffing off immediately.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Clean the glass thoroughly before you start.
  2. Work in the shade on cool glass.
  3. Keep the suede and block for glass only.
  4. Use a fresh microfibre towel to buff.
  5. Check from inside the car for missed spots.
  6. Keep the glass dry while it cures.
  7. Fit fresh wiper blades if yours are worn.

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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