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    Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    With another new coating coming to market many people are excited to have another option to choose from. Having a coating added to the PBMG lineup makes it exciting as well in that it shows they are not resting in new product development to cater to ever expanding needs/wants from the consumer.

    This new coating product from PBMG is what is expected from the BlackFire lineup. The break neck whiplash inducing shine we have come to expect from the product line. Hopefully the complimentary maintenance products will be added to maintain the BlackFire Coating such as a coating detailer and coating booster…
    BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating Kit


    BlackFire Coating Pros:
    Lays out very nicely due to being so thin
    A little goes a long way
    Flashes nicely after being leveled with mf towel
    Noticeably darkens surface

    Cons: Very watery and easy to over apply if not careful

    BlackFire Paint Prep Pros:
    Smells like cologne making it enjoyable to work with during the paint prep process
    Spreads easily and flashes within a workable time frame.
    Leaves surface ready for Coating application

    Cons: None that I can think of


    This Focus ST was in decent condition being fairly new with roughly 2K miles on it. This Focus was the perfect test bed for this new coating review.


    Wheels cleaned with Meguiar’s D143 Wheel & Tire Cleaner
    Wheels deconned with CarPro Trix
    Washed with Carpro Snow foam shampoo
    Clayed with Meguiar’s Blue clay/D155 Last Touch


    Paint polished with 3401, White Hybrid, BlackFire SRC Compound as a one step
    Smaller areas hit with GG3, 3” Tangerine, BlackFire Compound

    Paint wiped down twice with new BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint prep to ensure a clean surface prior to being coated with new BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating


    Wanted to show the application video first
    BlackFire Crystal Coat Application - YouTube


    Now I must say that this was my first go round with this product and really over applied the applicator when going over the roof when starting out. You will see the streaks on the roof as I didn`t get them with the first swipe of the mf towel. After catching that the roof was wiped again to make sure no excess coating was left behind.

    Now here are a few before pictures just to capture the condition of the vehicle.

















    Here we are after the BlackFire Coating application






















































    Hope you all enjoyed.

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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Sounds like a very user friendly coating to work with and great results.
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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Very nice result, Smack!

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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Mike

    Nice review. Keep us posted on the results as you live with it.

    Where are you located. Love the car

    Quote Originally Posted by Smack View Post
    With another new coating coming to market many people are excited to have another option to choose from. Having a coating added to the PBMG lineup makes it exciting as well in that it shows they are not resting in new product development to cater to ever expanding needs/wants from the consumer.

    This new coating product from PBMG is what is expected from the BlackFire lineup. The break neck whiplash inducing shine we have come to expect from the product line. Hopefully the complimentary maintenance products will be added to maintain the BlackFire Coating such as a coating detailer and coating booster…
    BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating Kit


    BlackFire Coating Pros:
    Lays out very nicely due to being so thin
    A little goes a long way
    Flashes nicely after being leveled with mf towel
    Noticeably darkens surface

    Cons: Very watery and easy to over apply if not careful

    BlackFire Paint Prep Pros:
    Smells like cologne making it enjoyable to work with during the paint prep process
    Spreads easily and flashes within a workable time frame.
    Leaves surface ready for Coating application

    Cons: None that I can think of


    This Focus ST was in decent condition being fairly new with roughly 2K miles on it. This Focus was the perfect test bed for this new coating review.


    Wheels cleaned with Meguiar’s D143 Wheel & Tire Cleaner
    Wheels deconned with CarPro Trix
    Washed with Carpro Snow foam shampoo
    Clayed with Meguiar’s Blue clay/D155 Last Touch


    Paint polished with 3401, White Hybrid, BlackFire SRC Compound as a one step
    Smaller areas hit with GG3, 3” Tangerine, BlackFire Compound

    Paint wiped down twice with new BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint prep to ensure a clean surface prior to being coated with new BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating


    Wanted to show the application video first
    BlackFire Crystal Coat Application - YouTube


    Now I must say that this was my first go round with this product and really over applied the applicator when going over the roof when starting out. You will see the streaks on the roof as I didn`t get them with the first swipe of the mf towel. After catching that the roof was wiped again to make sure no excess coating was left behind.

    Now here are a few before pictures just to capture the condition of the vehicle.

















    Here we are after the BlackFire Coating application






















































    Hope you all enjoyed.

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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Quote Originally Posted by PA DETAILER View Post
    Sounds like a very user friendly coating to work with and great results.
    Thank you sir.

    It is very user friendly

    Quote Originally Posted by tom p. View Post
    Very nice result, Smack!
    Thanks Tom!

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    Mike

    Nice review. Keep us posted on the results as you live with it.

    Where are you located. Love the car
    Thank you sir. Sure thing.

    This is my neighbors car and I see it everyday. I am active duty military stationed in Germany.
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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Nice !!

    I too found it easy to over apply, but very easy to level. Easy to use very forgiving.

    Great looking
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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Awesome looking shine on your PB ST!, don`t forget to post it on FocusST.org...............
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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Great job as always sir! Couldn`t agree more with what you said. I like that its still a quartz based coating but easier to apply than Cquartz.

    Running a test now on my personal car. Cquartz UK on the sides and BF Crystal Coat on the tops and bumpers.

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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Sure. Thanks for your service. I have a friend over in Korea. Be safe.

    Quote Originally Posted by Smack View Post
    Thank you sir.

    It is very user friendly



    Thanks Tom!



    Thank you sir. Sure thing.

    This is my neighbors car and I see it everyday. I am active duty military stationed in Germany.

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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Quote Originally Posted by Ronkh View Post
    Nice !!

    I too found it easy to over apply, but very easy to level. Easy to use very forgiving.

    Great looking
    Thanks Ron!

    Quote Originally Posted by Old Pirate View Post
    Awesome looking shine on your PB ST!, don`t forget to post it on FocusST.org...............
    Thank you!

    I will bring it up to the owner. I`m sure he is a member over there.

    Quote Originally Posted by Justins00ss View Post
    Great job as always sir! Couldn`t agree more with what you said. I like that its still a quartz based coating but easier to apply than Cquartz.

    Running a test now on my personal car. Cquartz UK on the sides and BF Crystal Coat on the tops and bumpers.
    Thank you Justin! This was my first go around with a Quartz based coating.

    Really like the overall ease of use. Let us know how it turns out.
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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Looks fantastic. Nice work !!
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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Damn, Mike that looks fantastic! They should have called it "BlackFire Candy Coat Paint Coating" `cause it looks sweet on that blue ST!

    I`m also impressed BlackFire SRC Compound finished down that nicely. How do you think it compares to FG400?

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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Nice review.

    I wonder why ShaneB disliked the post.

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    Re: Product Review: BlackFire Crystal Coat Paint Coating

    Quote Originally Posted by Pats300zx View Post
    Looks fantastic. Nice work !!
    Thanks Pat!

    Quote Originally Posted by Angus View Post
    Damn, Mike that looks fantastic! They should have called it "BlackFire Candy Coat Paint Coating" `cause it looks sweet on that blue ST!

    I`m also impressed BlackFire SRC Compound finished down that nicely. How do you think it compares to FG400?
    Thanks Ian! I agree. It really posses a hard candy like shell.

    I choose this compound not only to maintain product synergistic compatibility for this review but also as a great one step. Both having equal weight for this review. Combined with the White Hybrid pad provided me everything I needed for this review.

    IMO, it does not compare to FG400 but more along the lines of Menzerna SI1500.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bunky View Post
    Nice review.

    I wonder why ShaneB disliked the post.
    Thanks Al!

    Didn`t see that until just now. Maybe he would care to provide some feedback?
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