2010 Toyota Prius

[Rod73]

6 to 7 hours


This was the car that sent me over the edge to turning pro. A few months ago I received some products from the Blackfire line with updated formulas as well as some Low Rider products. The newer versions had yet to be released at the time. I turned what was to be a review of these products into a exterior detail.

The car belonged to my roommate, a daily (delivery) driver, who`s car hadn`t been washed in two months plus. He,http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/smilies/xyxthumbs.gifhttp://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/smilies/laughing.gif ofcourse had no reservations about me trying new products on his car.

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Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish (new formula) (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/blackfire-gloss-enhancing-polish.html#.VtfylDbSnLk)
Blackfire Crystal Seal (new formula)

(http://www.autopia-carcare.com/blackfire-crystal-seal.html#.Vtfy2zbSnLk)

TOOLS

Micro Chenille Wash Mitts
indigo microfiber applicator
CCS yellow wax/sealant applicator pads
Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush
Boars Head Brush
Various other microfiber towels

OTHER PRODUCTS

Low Rider Car Soap (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/lowrider-extreme-car-wash.html#.VtfzMTbSnLk)
Low Rider Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/lowrider-extreme-wheel-cleaner.html#.VtfzfTbSnLk)
Blackfire Total Eclipse Tire and Wheel Cleaner
Wolfgang Elastic Poly Clay fine grade
Blackfire Waterless Wash
Blackfire Rinseless Wash (mixed as quick detailer)
Poorboys Trim Restorer (for the exterior trim and moldings)
Blackfire Total Eclipse Tire Shine (old formula)
Carpro IronX Paste

[Rod73]

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Really worked the wheels with a combination of wheel cleaners. That breakdust was a built up

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Foam gun two bucket wash method. Big fan of the suds from this soap.


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I used a combination of the soap via foam gun early on and then quick detailer later on as clay lubricant. I remember the back of the car had by far the most bonded contamination and took up half my time.


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~I used IronX paste on a couple of chips in which I noticed rust was developing.










This is what came off the paint a third of the way through with the Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish. This was the 1st one about a third of the way through. I used up 3 applicators total. Some serious paint cleansing was taking place.


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Crystal Seal was applied to the paint, windows, wheels, and headlight/taillights. This you could tell just added to the shine.


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[Ronkh]

no pics in second post

[Rod73]

no pics in second post

Thank you sir, working on this. Geeez!

[Rod73]

Really worked the wheels with a combination of wheel cleaners. That breakdust was a built up



http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29983&stc=1 http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29982&stc=1


Foam gun two bucket wash method. Big fan of the suds from this soap.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29981&stc=1



I used a combination of the soap via foam gun early on and then quick detailer later on as clay lubricant. I remember the back of the car had by far the most bonded contamination and took up half my time.


http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29980&stc=1

~I used IronX paste on a couple of chips in which I noticed rust was developing.



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This is what came off the paint a third of the way through with the Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish. This was the 1st one about a third of the way through. I used up 3 applicators total. Some serious paint cleansing was taking place.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29978&stc=1

Crystal Seal was applied to the paint, windows, wheels, and headlight/taillights. This you could tell just added to the shine.


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[Ronkh]

Nice stuff

[Priyaka]

Beautiful shine!