Blackfire review

[Raven]

I`m almost done with my spring detail and used Blackfire`s new Wet Diamond Sealant and I have to say that I`m very impressed. By far the wettest looking sealant I`ve ever used (remeber I`m still a NB).

Process:
Washed using PB S/S
Clayed using Optima clay bar
Dried with Exceldetail blue WW towel
Swirl removal with SSR 2.5 applied with Exceldetail orange pad
Polish/Glaze VM applied with LC white polishing pad
Sealant New Blackfire wet Diamond Seanlant applied with foam pad
Detail was done outside and in direct sun light.

I`m only going to comment on the Blackfire, just about everyone here has tried the other products I used and there are plenty of reviews for them but if anyone has a question on the other products I`ll be glad to answer.

First of all I have to say that nothing I`ve tried to date spread as well as BF, a nickel size drop was more than enought to do my entire hood plus both front fenders. I waited until BF hazed a bit and then remove with PakShak white Ultra Fine Towels. Removal was amazingly easy. The product came right off with no dusting. The results was a very deep, wet look. I oringinally believed that BF looked like CMW but after a while I noticed that BF gave a much wetter, darker, and deeper look. At $27.00 and considering how far this product spread I feel it`s a great deal. Very easy to use and IMHO one of the best looks I`ve ever seen on black. I`m looking forward to hear comment from the real pros here.

Hood before
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/ravnew/hood-0000.jpg
Hood after
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/ravnew/hood-400.jpg
Side View
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/ravnew/side-100.jpg
Closer look of side
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/ravnew/side-200.jpg
reflextion shots
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/ravnew/hood-200.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/ravnew/hood-100.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/ravnew/rside-100.jpg
My helper and me
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/ravnew/helperandme000.jpg

And Yes, I know, my Kia has the worst case of OP I`ve ever seen!

[audiboy]

Great job on the detail and the review.

[GregCavi]

excellent job!! Great looking sealant!

Greg

[JeffW]

Have you tried FMJ before, and if so, can you compare how well BF spread relative to FMJ?

Thanks!

[Raven]

JeffW, No I`ve never tried FMJ so I an`t really compare. I will say that I`ve tried several sealants and waxes (have about 28) and nonehave spread as far as Blackfire did. Audiboy and Greg, thanks for the thumbs up.

[wytstang]

Sweet man looks great..

[Gen2]

Have you tried FMJ before, and if so, can you compare how well BF spread relative to FMJ?

Thanks!
I find BF spread easier and buff off easier than FMJ :) .

[JeffW]

I find BF spread easier and buff off easier than FMJ :) .

Raven - Forgot to mention it earlier - Greet job!

Gen2 - WOW! I`ve helped a friend who uses FMJ and IMO it spreads and removes much easier than (most of?) the other popular ones we talk about on the boards. I`ve been intrigued with BF, and these recent postings are tempting me... :D

[mgm2003]

Have you tried FMJ before, and if so, can you compare how well BF spread relative to FMJ?

Thanks!

The new BF sealer is similar to FMJ in application/removal.

What`s different is that you don`t get any haze, blotching, and the horrible dust attraction vs. the original BF mix.

Wet Diamond also fills in the minor stuff (similar to Z5).

After using Z for a few months, I`m still not switching brands any time soon.

I haven`t had enough time to evaluate the slickness retention, durability, etc.. on the BF sealer either -but at first glance it`s a very nice product.

So far, so good. The new BF mix just knocked UPP off my shelf (but I`m still using Z on my rides).

[mgm2003]

Have you tried FMJ before, and if so, can you compare how well BF spread relative to FMJ?

Thanks!

The new BF sealer is similar to FMJ in application/removal.

What`s different is that you don`t get any haze, blotching, and the horrible dust attraction vs. the original BF mix.

Wet Diamond also fills in the minor stuff (similar to Z5).

I haven`t had enough time to evaluate the slickness retention, durability, etc.. on the BF sealer either -but at first glance it`s a very nice product.

So far, so good. Wet Diamond will likely replace UPP on my shelf -and if it`s durable I`m going to bag 218/2180 too.

IMO, it looks better than Z on paint, but I`m not planing to replace Z (for my rides) any time soon.

Z is still King of the Hill -all things considered, but the new BF is definitely chasing it down!

[Raven]

Just went out and took a long look at BF after 20 hrs of cure time and have to say that I`m still very happy, it looks a little deeper than I remember from yesterday and seems to have a bit of a shimmer.

As of now BF is my favorite sealant replacing 2180 and CMW. I still have a love for waxes like PS, TS and NB and will conitnue using them.

I`m not overly concerned about durability since I`m never been able to hold out for more than a week or two before re-waxing/sealant.

MY plan is too add another layer of Blackfire and then, within a couple of weeks, top it with PS and see how it looks.

[Gen2]

Gen2 - WOW! I`ve helped a friend who uses FMJ and IMO it spreads and removes much easier than (most of?) the other popular ones we talk about on the boards. I`ve been intrigued with BF, and these recent postings are tempting me... :D

When I mentioned BF is easier to use than FMJ, it is actually quite marginal, so do not expect a very great difference :D .

[Oceanedge]

From what I understand on various forums that I`ve read, the BlackFire yields a more "wet/deep" shine and the FMJ yields a more "crisp /clear" shine....both seem to be great products that work similar and are very much alike with slight differences in their shines.

Bottom line, I think that Menzerna and BlackFire both seem like high quality products.

[ZaneO]

I heard that the new Blackfire is very similar to Wolfgang. Can anyone offer any insight on that comparison?

[belcherm58]

I also have been looking at the Blackfire. I would like to see how it compares to the Wolfgang. I hear the Wolfgang is excellent also.