BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal (New Formula) - Review

[Angus]

New and improved BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal review time!



From PBMG copy for BF Crystal Seal:

New formula lasts longer while producing an even slicker finish!

Create WHIPLASH on paint, plastics, and metal with crystal clear polymers!
BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal is a paint sealant coating that offers incredible protection and longevity for all paint finishes, plastics, glass, and metals. Just drops of this clear liquid produces a tough barrier over auto surfaces that resists contamination, moisture, and UV rays. Hyper-concentrated BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal packs the power of cross-linking Wet Diamond polymers in every drop

Directions:

1. Apply out of direct sunlight - Check
2. Use very sparingly - Ooops… keep reading.
3. Polish and clay your vehicle as needed before applying Wet Diamond Paint Sealant Spray - Check
4. Vehicle should be clean and dry - Check
5. Mist the panel lightly and use a clean microfiber applicator to spread it over one section at a time in a very thin layer - Check

Instead of using a microfiber applicator I decided to use a Lake Country Coating Applicator because a) they’re easy to hold, b) don’t soak up product, and c) allow you to apply a nice even layer.

Here’s a shot of my hood in the process of flashing over:



I also applied BF CS to my headlights and windows:

6. There is no need to buff - Yeah… so about that...

Ok, as it turned out there was a few high spots I needed to buff. I’m blaming this on user error since I’m known to have a heavy hand and over-applied BF CS in a few areas:

Example #1 High spot before:


Buffing:


After:


Example #2 side-view mirror before:



After:


As you can see, BF CS buffs off very easily and didn’t give me any lasting headaches.

After all high-spots removed:







Conclusion

Blackfire Crystal Seal has to be one of the easiest LSP I’ve ever used. Had I not over applied it, BF CS would also win for the fastest LSP I’ve ever used as well. Best of all, BF CS is highly cost effective @ $20 for a 4oz bottle that will last a long time w/ careful application. This is one product I can easily recommend and will be sure to provide durability updates in the weeks/months to come.

Additional Observations:

A few mornings after I applied BF CS, I noticed some of the coolest frost formations I’ve ever seen:









Check out the frost icicles growing out of the hood and front fender:







How wild is that?!?!

As always, I hope this review was helpful. Please feel free to ask any questions.

[512detail]

that`s awesome right there

if I ever run out of optiseal I will give this a try. that bottle seems to last forever

[pheerix]

I just bought a bottle over NYE weekend. I think it was 20% off on top of already 20% and I had $5 credit so a 8 oz bottle came out to like $14 lol

[glfnaz]

Good timing for the review, I have a bottle coming from the year end sale too.

So you did paint and windows of the entire car (I assume).

How many OZ do you believe you used for your mid sized car?
Can you see into the bottle to see how much you used / or have remaining?
How long has the new and improved version been available and what was improved?

I will be very curious as to your follow up to this thread for durability observations. I`d also love to see a beading picture if you get one soon.

Thanks in advance if you are able to follow up to my questions.

[GearHead_1]

I really like this product. I suspect that perhaps a maximum of 6 spritz`s should have easily done and entire hood and 4 would have probably been plenty. I`d suggest you rethink the applicator next time and try the microfiber ones that came with the product. There`s quite a different consistancy between this and it`s brother coating. The microfiber made these easy to apply and kind of removed what might have been excess in the process. Car looks nice. I`m glad you liked it.

[The Guz]

Nice review. Those frost formations look cool.

[Angus]

Good timing for the review, I have a bottle coming from the year end sale too.

Nice! I`ll do my best to answer your questions

So you did paint and windows of the entire car (I assume).

Sure did!

How many OZ do you believe you used for your mid sized car?

Not sure - maybe 1/4 oz? Like I said, I over applied BF CS. Believe me - a little goes a very long way.

Can you see into the bottle to see how much you used / or have remaining?

Not easily. You`d have to unscrew the spray top and guess at the level.

How long has the new and improved version been available and what was improved?

Since late November I believe? Durability is supposed to be longer.

I will be very curious as to your follow up to this thread for durability observations. I`d also love to see a beading picture if you get one soon.

Here`s one I have from the other night:



It`s not the best photo but I hope it helps.

Thanks in advance if you are able to follow up to my questions.

[Angus]

I really like this product. I suspect that perhaps a maximum of 6 spritz`s should have easily done and entire hood and 4 would have probably been plenty. I`d suggest you rethink the applicator next time and try the microfiber ones that came with the product. There`s quite a different consistancy between this and it`s brother coating. The microfiber made these easy to apply and kind of removed what might have been excess in the process. Car looks nice. I`m glad you liked it.

Thanks, GearHead. I`ll take you`re advice and try a mf applicator next time.

[glfnaz]

Angus
Thanks for answering my questions, and the picture was perfect.

[Ronkh]

Cool review !

New formula <perk>

Old one was great, hope this is even better. Loved the frost pics.

[Pats300zx]

Great review Angus. Did you ever use the old formula of Blackfire CS? I was curious what the improvements were. I have some of the old formula and I agree it is one of the fastest and easiest LSP`S to apply.

[pheerix]

that`s awesome right there

if I ever run out of optiseal I will give this a try. that bottle seems to last forever

Hmm I think I may have overdone my recent sealant acquisitions. I bought a 8oz BF CS, and receiving via trades 4 oz Opti-Seal and 8 oz of Wolfgang Liquid Seal.

[512detail]

Hmm I think I may have overdone my recent sealant acquisitions. I bought a 8oz BF CS, and receiving via trades 4 oz Opti-Seal and 8 oz of Wolfgang Liquid Seal.

Absolutely not. You can never have too much. Just make sure thy stay sealed well.

Just start sealing things inside your house. I use optiseal on all my metal/tin car signs purchased from hobby lobby etc and my hotwheels mopars too.
Kitchen sink, you name it buddy!

[Angus]

Great review Angus. Did you ever use the old formula of Blackfire CS? I was curious what the improvements were. I have some of the old formula and I agree it is one of the fastest and easiest LSP`S to apply.

Thanks, Pat! This was my first time using BF CS. Sorry I can`t answer your old vs new version question!

[Angus]

Hmm I think I may have overdone my recent sealant acquisitions. I bought a 8oz BF CS, and receiving via trades 4 oz Opti-Seal and 8 oz of Wolfgang Liquid Seal.

Nah, like 512detail said - you can never have toooo many LSP`s to play with