BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal- BRAND NEW PRODUCT!

[TroyScherer]

How would this stand up as a winter sealant up north. Here in WV snow has been hit or miss. In November I plan to apply 2 coats of BFWD. But If BFCS is good enough why bother right...

I would guess that BFWD is going to to have slightly better durability than BFCS. But for me BFCS is so much quicker and easier to use. For winter I personally would start with 2 coats for BFWD and then apply BFCS once a moth or so. But I have a heated garage that would allow me to do this.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

How would this stand up as a winter sealant up north. Here in WV snow has been hit or miss. In November I plan to apply 2 coats of BFWD. But If BFCS is good enough why bother right...

I would agree with the above post. BFWD is going to be more durable, but not by that much. If you want the ultimate in BLACKFIRE protection I would start with BFWD then top with CS as needed (provided you can access a warm, sheltered area)

 

[ca.detailchick]

I just crystal sealed my wheels and black trim and 2 minutes later its raining now!:rant:

It rained for about an hour and I wiped everything dry and was surprized to see no damage or water spots /streaking !

Crystal seal dries fast! Not sure if the rain will affect the durability but at least it didnt screw it up appearance wise!:inspector:

 

[Todd@RUPES]

It rained for about an hour and I wiped everything dry and was surprized to see no damage or water spots /streaking !

Crystal seal dries fast! Not sure if the rain will affect the durability but at least it didnt screw it up appearance wise!:inspector:

Ideally you would wait 2 hours before any exposure to the elements, although 80-90 percent of it is cured almost as soon as the streaks disappear!

 

[firebird]

What is the minimum required temperature for both BFCS and polymer spray and are they affected by humidity? I have found BFWD and BFMS paste to be very friendly with humidity.

 

[jlineman]

Questions or comments welcome!

Does the BFCS cure to a nuba finish like the BF line or more of a glassy finish?

 

[glen e]

Glassy...this is 3 coats over 6 months

 

[addysdaddy]

Well I'm a HUGE fanboy of BFCS but I have one major issue - it's soooo difficult to just use one spritz per panel (two on the hood & roof). Do the results deteriorate if I use to much product? I've also read that people will do a follow up wipe right after applying CS, rather then waiting the 1 hour Todd recommends earlier in this thread. Hey Todd, can you help out here a bit. Besides "wasting" product, should I restrain myself and continue only using 1 spritz per panel to get max results?

 

[glen e]

I don't us one spritz per panel...I want to see it flash off so on a hood I'll use about 3 and stroke across then again down. I get great results this way....two coats....I use a microfiber after an hour or so for the 3 or 4 smears I see on the whole car...

 

[addysdaddy]

I don't us one spritz per panel...I want to see it flash off so on a hood I'll use about 3 and stroke across then again down. I get great results this way....two coats....I use a microfiber after an hour or so for the 3 or 4 smears I see on the whole car...

Well this is sort of my point. Like you I've freelanced the instructions but uncertain if that's the right thing to do. With all this high tech chemistry going on, might be a perfect modification - might not. Looking for the Blackfire Product Development Manager to comment. :bow

 

[TroyScherer]

I am guessing that a thinker application only makes sure you have full coverage and not any more protection. I too like to apply a little more heavy to make sure I get full application but not to the point of having to go back and buff it later.

To me if I need to buff it later then I might as well be using BFWD...