mrdetailer
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Opened since Blackfire Evalutations has been Closed. Please stick to the topic. I've used the Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish, and Blackfire Paint Protectant versions one and two. Here is my current evaluation.
Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish.
This product is really amazing, but especially if the S100 Shine Enhancing Paint Cleaner is used underneath it. This is definitely a paint cleansing product, and like many polishes/glazes is stronger than sealants or waxes. I have a red Mazda with a conventional coat that bleeds at the sight of most solvents. I found on this actual surface that it was on a par with most other polishes and glazes.
Blackfire Paint Protectant version 1.
This gave a great look but was clearly harsh on the surface. I've never had anything bring up more color since the first time I used Meguiars Clear Coat Scrub to remove the oxidation. My applicator not only showed some color but turned a brilliant red. Left a brilliant finish and lasted the 6 weeks I had it on. Had a serious dust problem however. Dusted almost every day.
Then Blackfire Paint Protectant version 2 came out.
Initial Reaction. This stuff is incredible. Produced both the brilliant shine and depth of Blackfire one without the harshness. I was astonished after applying BF II to my roof and having the applicator have a blue cast. Not a trace of red on the entire applicator. Put on 3 coats in preparation for winter and each time the result was the same.
Now this paint is so fussy that color comes up even when I use Liquid Carnaubas like Meguiars #26 Hard Yellow Wax, and 3M Show Car Liquid or Liquid Glass that are supposed to have no abrasive qualities. So much color came up that I gave away the bottles. Paste waxes like #26, Perfect-It Show Car Paste, and P21S wouldn't bring up any color. Conclusion no liquid wax or sealant should touch this car. Blackfire II proved me wrong. Thank heaven.
Dust accumulation is much better, but is still there. Personally P21S beats anything I've seen with Dust so I topped everything but the trunk, which I added another coat of BF II to see if the durability would be different. Right now the BF II seems slightly more receptive to dust. But after 2 weeks of fog, snow and rain, not a significant one.
Durabiltiy -- The final coat is only 3 weeks old so verdict is still out on durability.
My vehicles are outside 24 X 7 so it will be a good test of durability.
Let's hear your seasoned experiences on Blackfire II.
Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish.
This product is really amazing, but especially if the S100 Shine Enhancing Paint Cleaner is used underneath it. This is definitely a paint cleansing product, and like many polishes/glazes is stronger than sealants or waxes. I have a red Mazda with a conventional coat that bleeds at the sight of most solvents. I found on this actual surface that it was on a par with most other polishes and glazes.
Blackfire Paint Protectant version 1.
This gave a great look but was clearly harsh on the surface. I've never had anything bring up more color since the first time I used Meguiars Clear Coat Scrub to remove the oxidation. My applicator not only showed some color but turned a brilliant red. Left a brilliant finish and lasted the 6 weeks I had it on. Had a serious dust problem however. Dusted almost every day.
Then Blackfire Paint Protectant version 2 came out.
Initial Reaction. This stuff is incredible. Produced both the brilliant shine and depth of Blackfire one without the harshness. I was astonished after applying BF II to my roof and having the applicator have a blue cast. Not a trace of red on the entire applicator. Put on 3 coats in preparation for winter and each time the result was the same.
Now this paint is so fussy that color comes up even when I use Liquid Carnaubas like Meguiars #26 Hard Yellow Wax, and 3M Show Car Liquid or Liquid Glass that are supposed to have no abrasive qualities. So much color came up that I gave away the bottles. Paste waxes like #26, Perfect-It Show Car Paste, and P21S wouldn't bring up any color. Conclusion no liquid wax or sealant should touch this car. Blackfire II proved me wrong. Thank heaven.
Dust accumulation is much better, but is still there. Personally P21S beats anything I've seen with Dust so I topped everything but the trunk, which I added another coat of BF II to see if the durability would be different. Right now the BF II seems slightly more receptive to dust. But after 2 weeks of fog, snow and rain, not a significant one.
Durabiltiy -- The final coat is only 3 weeks old so verdict is still out on durability.
My vehicles are outside 24 X 7 so it will be a good test of durability.
Let's hear your seasoned experiences on Blackfire II.
I think a lot of it is just misunderstandings between ppl with 'vastly' different backgrounds. It would be interesting to see what he's like in person though because he does go out of his way to help you when you ask him for it.
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