Today was a great day to do just about anything but I decided to spend it trying out a new product on a customers 2003 Toyota Camry XLE...
Like most here, I have a routine I follow when detailing and this is the order of operation.
- Interior
- Door Jams
- Engine Bay
- Wheels & Tires
- Exterior Surfaces
- Exterior Glass
- Plastic & Rubber Trim
- Tire Dressing
While this doesn`t get into a lot of detail, it does give you an idea of how I work. I`ve found that this keeps me from having to "re-detail" areas because of recontaminating something.
After a wash and clay, I wanted to see how BlackFire Total Polish and Seal performed and the finish on this Camry was a perfect candidate. The finish was in decent shape. Because it`s silver it doesn`t show a lot of defects but if you looked close enough they are there.
Tires & Wheels
- Meguiar`s Super Degreaser
- Chemical Guys Diablo Wheel cleaner
- CarPro PERL
- PoorBoy`s World Wheel Sealant.
Engine Compartment
- Meguiar`s Super Degreaser
- CarPro PERL
Trim
- Wolfgang Vinyl & Rubber Protectant
Glass
- Meguiar`s D-120 Glass Cleaner
- Cobra Waffle Weave Glass Towel
Wash
Washing and claying went pretty much as expected. I used P21S Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo. It`s a very mild shampoo and not a lot of suds but it did a decent job.
Clay
Claying again was straight forward. I used Meguiars Professional Detailing Clay and while it did remove the embedded particles the finish was glass smooth ready to give BlackFire Total Polish and Seal a test drive..
Polish
Even though I normally use my Flex 3401, I have an old reliable Porter Cable 7424 first generation dual action polisher. I`ve had this for close to 14 years and it just keep on ticking....probably made by Timex...
I used a 5 1/2" Lake Country White flat pad as it`s perfectly suited for this product and application. I also have a Meguiar`s Pad Washer that I wanted to see if it really fulfilled it claims so I`ll add this to the detail/review.
BlackFire Total Polish and Seal
BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal is an all-in-one polish and paint sealant that delivers a smooth shine in one quick step. BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal is a light swirl remover, pre-wax cleanser and paint sealant all in one!
The product is a blue cream and is very easy to work with and apply.
What I didn`t realize it how dirty the paint actually was and how efficient and easy BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal removed it leaving the finish clean and bright!
I set the machine speed to 5 and worked a 2X2 area and a 3 sectional pass for each. BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal cleaned and did a decent job at removing minor swirls and like defects.
BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal after application.
To give you some idea of how nicely this product removed oxidation and grime take a look at how dirty the White foam pad was...yes, this was white.
Meguiar`s Pad Washer
This was my first time using one of these so being the skeptic it had to prove itself.
I mixed a packet of pad cleaner in a separate pail to insure it dissolved before pouring it in the pad washer.
Once everything was full I actuated it several times and it did appear to at least pump solution up to the grit-guard..
After using it according to the instructions here`s the result; a clean foam pad...compare the before and after......
Conclusion - It works...
I didn`t take any before shots but the after shots were impressive and BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal is a quality, easy to use product. It leaves the finish clean, shinny, smooth, and protected.
Buffing was effortless. I used a Cobra Deluxe Jr. 600 Microfiber Towel to quickly remove the haze leaving a gorgeous shine.
A few reflection shots
Interior
- Optimum Power Clean
- Meguiar`s M40
BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal - I`ll give this product a two thumbs up!
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