I used BF for the first time two weeks ago. Being a long-time carnuba guy (and a wannabe Autopian) I performed an experiment along the way.
On the rear trunklid and spoiler, I used BF on half and Zymol paste wax on the other. After two weeks and two washes, made the following observations (all subjective).
BTW, the subject for this experiment is a very red Volvo 850 Turbo. Paint has been cared for (other those #^%$ rock chips) and is in good to very-good condition.
<strong class=`bbc`>Depth[/b]
So far a tie. BF is the only polymer I`ve ever used that matched a good carnuba for depth on red.
<strong class=`bbc`>Durability[/b]
BF:up Carnuba:down Even after just two weeks, I can already tell that the carnuba is disappearing. Surface doesn`t feel as smooth as the BF, and some minor swirl marks are reappearing.
<strong class=`bbc`>Dust[/b]
BF:down Carnuba:up I have seen other posts regarding BF`s potential dust collecting properties, so I`ve paid close attention between washes. BF definitely "holds" more dust than the carnuba. One afternoon, after getting "dusted" by road construction, I could see a disticnt line on the trunk lid where the BF met the carnuba.
<strong class=`bbc`>Slickness[/b]
:nixweiss I`ve seen posts regarding BF and slickness, but really wasn`t sure exactly what it referred to (other than maybe the dust collection). After the last wash, I really couldn`t feel or see any deterioration on the BF panel. Looked and felt as good as it did the day I put it on.
Overall, I am still very pleased :xyxthumbs with the BF. Has exceeded my expectations thus far.
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