Originally Posted by Dr.Deltron

Haven't had experience with reflective glass beads. Only problem I can forsee is that the clear coat will have to be applied in 3-6 coats to smooth over the beads. I put beach sand on a frame once and then put 6 coats of clear, let it dry, sanded with wet 320, then 4 more coats of clear. Sorry, I didn't get pictures of that one. I did however just pick up a jar of Old School Flake's Micro Prism #005. I saw it on a truck at the paint store and had to get some. $30 4oz jar. They also has some AWESOME pearl chunks that I hope to try soon. $110 2oz jar. The micro prism is just that; idy biddy prisms that reflect a rainbow of colors. Can't wait to see what it looks like on a bike.
If you have a link to the supplier or Mfgr of the glass beads, I'd like to know more.
Thanks & good luck with that.
Ciao,
Dr.d