Wolfgang vs. Blackfire

[TroyScherer]

**Update**


Well it has been another 2 weeks and I figured I should do another update on the progress of this test.
The truck has been driven about 40 miles in the past 2 weeks. Mostly in town back and forth to school. But I did take it to work one day. Which is out on some rural roads.


The Conditions:
Temp: 40*F (Feels Like 33*)
Humidity: 51%
Wind: 10 mph
Dew Point: 23*F


The Products Used:

Wash Mitt: Cobra Bone Microfiber Wash Pad
Wash Media: Meguiar`s D114 Rinse Free Express Wash

For this wash I am using the new Meguiar`s D114 Rinse Free Express Wash than Richard (rwright) was nice enough to send me. I will be posting my thoughts on this new wash in another thread. But D114 is not supposed to contain any polymers or gloss enhancers that could affect the outcome of this test.


Pre-Wash Pics:



Post Wash:



Post Wash Beading:




Post Wash Sheeting:







It is worth noting that the BF Side of the vehicle sheets water at about half the speed of the WG side. It is not a bad thing yet as they both sheet, but the BF is simply slower. Both sides of protection are defiantly still there and you can see a definite line where they were taped off.


Side note: The truck is going into the body shop next week to have the driver’s side worked on. Hopefully this will not affect the testing.



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[Bunky]

Thanks for the update. Can you make any observations of the sections topped vs not topped?

[silvermesa]

Troy,

Thanks for the continued update!

At the conclusion of your current test, it might be interesting to try Black Fire Polymer Spray and Wolfgang Spritz Sealant to top off all four sections to see the full range of conditions that a user of either brand may put these products thru and how they fare?

Thanks again for your time and effort with your very interesting current test!

[barryscott]

Troy,

Thanks for the continued update!

At the conclusion of your current test, it might be interesting to try Black Fire Polymer Spray and Wolfgang Spritz Sealant to top off all four sections to see the full range of conditions that a user of either brand may put these products thru and how they fare?

Thanks again for your time and effort with your very interesting current

test!

Great idea,

[agentxc_02]

I m curious on why u using different car wash soap throughout r test. Wouldn`t using one soap throughout the test keep the focus on the lsp u are testing out.

[TroyScherer]

I m curious on why u using different car wash soap throughout r test. Wouldn`t using one soap throughout the test keep the focus on the lsp u are testing out.

Mostly because I used the last of my CG Maxi Suds II on the 2 week update. And I was given a sample of the new Megs D114 to test and thought that this would be the perfect subject. Truth is I have a few different soaps I wan to try and as long as it doesn`t leave anything behind it will not change results of this test.


Variety is the spice of life.

[TroyScherer]

Troy,

Thanks for the continued update!

At the conclusion of your current test, it might be interesting to try Black Fire Polymer Spray and Wolfgang Spritz Sealant to top off all four sections to see the full range of conditions that a user of either brand may put these products thru and how they fare?

Thanks again for your time and effort with your very interesting current test!

I will consider doing a spray sealant test when this is finished depending on how long it goes. But at this time I don`t have any of the new BF Polymer Spray, only the old spray sealant.


The plan for this vehicle is to perfect it and OG it in the spring/summer.

[Todd@RUPES]

Great review, thanks for updating Troy.

[silvermesa]

Still following this thread and interested in your test!

Even though things have been quiet here for the last couple of weeks just wanted Troy to know that folks are still interested in his test.

Thanks again Troy!

[TroyScherer]

Still following this thread and interested in your test!

Even though things have been quiet here for the last couple of weeks just wanted Troy to know that folks are still interested in his test.

Thanks again Troy!

Thank you. I have not forgotten.

The truck is currently in the body shop getting the drivers side door fixed and re-painted. I should have it back tomorrow and I will be checking to see if the test area is still ok or if it has been compromised.

[TroyScherer]

Great news! I just picked my truck up from the body shop and the test section is still intact. I will be doing a quick wash over the weekend and try to get some pictures and maybe some video of everything to make sure I have everything current.

[fourcammer]

to me in the last pictures i thought the top passenger corner had the best beading. but thats just opinion.

[TroyScherer]

**Update**

IMO the waxes are totalty gone and at this point I am left with onlt the sealants. You will see and hear me note the it is now to the point where I would normaly strip it or re-coat the sealants. Enjoy.



Pics:







Time Lapse:




Videos:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EykhuRTVRfk] 1 WGvsBF 3-17-12 [/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5kuI2ATCzY] 2 WGvsBF 3-17-12 [/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_1NRofBWuQ] 3 WGvsBF 3-17-12 [/ame]



I will continue to watch the test area and decide if more updates are needed. But at this point I belive most of us would redo the protection anyway.

[mjlinane]

Thanks for the followup! Fantastic information.

[classofshine]

You only got about 1.5 months out of it?!?!? Thats a little surprising!