Massive Vinyl Protectant Test *UPDATED 8-21*

[Ben@3D]

The Patriots logo is actually what put me off...

[Ronkh]

The Patriots logo is actually what put me off...

Understood

Ya can`t get any lower than the red sox are.........

[GearHead_1]

The new BF product appears to be doing its job.

[RDKC]

Looked good, till I saw the red sox decal :::: smh ::::

I`d normally agree but.... I`ll wait a few days while they`re not spanking my team before I say much.

Besides the Red Sox and Patriots vandalism...

I appreciate the updates. May try out the BF if my Wolfgang ever runs out.

[kamakaz1961]

Fantastic review and thank you for the update. It looks like the Blackfire will be something I will try. I have Wolfgang and Black Wow and Black Wow does not last long after initial application. Your test just confirms it. The Wolfgang is OK, however, based on your results I will check out Blackfire. Again, excellent review.

[Meghan-PBMG]

Everytime I take pictures of the tonneau I check the tires to make sure they`re not deflated...

Paul is getting demoted today!

The Patriots logo is actually what put me off...

Ben all this time I thought you were a nice guy

Fantastic review and thank you for the update. It looks like the Blackfire will be something I will try. I have Wolfgang and Black Wow and Black Wow does not last long after initial application. Your test just confirms it. The Wolfgang is OK, however, based on your results I will check out Blackfire. Again, excellent review.

I will say I let this cover go too long without being treated and well it is near the beach a lot so it has had its fair share of sun!
Hopefully when this test is over we can take the best one and apply several coats to bring this baby back to life.

[Paul@Autopia]

After 4 weeks being hammered by the Florida Sun & Rain only 4 of the Vinyl Protectants are still looking good on the tonneau cover -
Blackfire has the Darkest look with the most shine.
Wolfgang has faded slightly and looks very similar to Forever Black now.
Forever Black looks very similar to how it did when it was applied.
Ultima Has faded slightly and looks spotty in a few places.

Overall I`m very impressed with the performance of all of these, a month of the brutal Florida summer is no task yet these have held up well on this neglected tonneau which was so dried out that it really needs several more coats of these products to be revitalized.

Week #4:


Here are some close ups of how these have held up after 4 weeks:



Poorboys is on the left - Mystery right



Wolfgang on the left - Hd on the Right



Blackfire on the left - Forever Black on the right



Perl on the left - Ultima on the right



Black Wow on the left - Meguiars on the right.

[Pats300zx]

I need to try Ultima on my tonneau cover. PERL is ok but not getting the best durability.

[Ronkh]

Lowered the camera so as not to show the team decals

[Paul@Autopia]

Lowered the camera so as not to show the team decals

Caught me!

[RitcheyRch]

Excellent review. I just used Mothers VLR on my tonneau cover that I bought new in July 2014. I am not sure how the VLR compares to any of the proucts used in this review.

[Paul@Autopia]

And 8 weeks later here is how everything has held up:



Forever Black, Ultima have faded a lot since we last checked in, Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant has also faded slighty.
Blackfire is still looking strong and after 2 months has the darkest finish.

[01GreyStangGT]

Either Wolfgang or Boackfire look to be excellent products. Have tried and liked both.

[Bunky]

Excellent review. I just used Mothers VLR on my tonneau cover that I bought new in July 2014. I am not sure how the VLR compares to any of the proucts used in this review.

Mothers VLR is more an interior all in one multi-surface trim product. It does not have any long lasting protection properties.

[RitcheyRch]

Thanks for the information.

Mothers VLR is more an interior all in one multi-surface trim product. It does not have any long lasting protection properties.