Is Blackfire comparable to Zaino sealants???

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HEAVYMENTAL

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I just bought a new 2010 VW GTI in 'united gray' (kinda light charcoal color) and was trying to figure out what products to protect the paint with. I really liked Zaino when i used it years ago, but was wondering what's currently on the market. The detailer that's claying and polishing the car next week recommends Blackfire. Durability and easy to use are my main concerns. Any and all feedback/recommendations are greatly appreciated:up

Thanks in advance.
 
Blackfire Wet Diamond is a very popular sealant at the moment. I haven't had a chance to use a sample I was given but I don't see many people badmouth it. I've been using Zaino for about a decade now so of course I still love to use that stuff. You might say I'm a Zaino Zealot but I like to think I'm just a sealant junkie in general. :)



IMHO You probably can't go wrong with any of the high quality sealants on the market these days.
 
Blackfire Wet diamond sealant is awesome. I've used Zaino before. Zaino is known for being very reflective. Blackfire is a sealant that's gives a rich, deep, wet, and warm look like a traditional carnauba but is in a sealant form. However, Its durability is months longer compared to a carnauba wax. Iv've tried it after reading some many glowing reviews about it. I like it.
 
You can't go wrong with either. Zaino probably has a little edge on durability but IMO ease of use goes to Blackfire...it also leaves a super slick feel to the paint. :)
 
I switched from Zaino to BFWD because of the ease of use and that it's "Junebug" proof. I use a LC gold pad to apply (just keep 1 for BF only) and a PC on #3 to apply. Thick or thin, dry or humid, it never fails to go on easy and come off easy. No streaks, blotchy places or issues. I like to do a coat, wait a week then do a wash and apply another coat of BF, second time is even quicker.
 
JuneBug said:
I switched from Zaino to BFWD because of the ease of use and that it's "Junebug" proof. I use a LC gold pad to apply (just keep 1 for BF only) and a PC on #3 to apply. Thick or thin, dry or humid, it never fails to go on easy and come off easy. No streaks, blotchy places or issues. I like to do a coat, wait a week then do a wash and apply another coat of BF, second time is even quicker.
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How much do you find yourself using when applying via a machine? I've never done it this way because I'm afraid the finishing pad is going to wick up too much sealant and be wasteful. This is why I've been hand applying sealants for a decade now and I just haven't had the cahones to try it via PC.
 
HEAVYMENTAL said:
What would you guys recommend as kind of a AIO to use for periodic maintenance with the Blackfire?
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I am presently using Four Star Pre-Wax Cleanser when I want to clean the paint and get a fresh start. I then lay down one or two coats of BFWD.



If I turn to a cleaner wax for that purpose, I use Megs' M20 Polymer Sealant, which is exceptionally easy to use under most conditions and does a pretty good job cleaning the paint (it removed some waterspots that appeared over the wintertime). BFWD should have no problem bonding to M20.
 
If you're thinking about buying BFWD, just pick up their Gloss Enhancing Polish. It's a paint cleaner you use it before applying the BFWD. If you're looking for a true AIO product. Klasse works well. Z-AIO works too.
 
JuneBug said:
Thick or thin, dry or humid, it never fails to go on easy and come off easy. No streaks, blotchy places or issues. I like to do a coat, wait a week then do a wash and apply another coat of BF, second time is even quicker.
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Couldn't agree more!



This is definitely one of my favorite sealants now (and I have tried a TON of them)!



Not only is it extremely user friendly, fool proof, easy to remove etc, but: 1) it also looks great (good depth and wetness) 2) it is relatively long lasting 3) it sheds dirt very well 4) it leaves the paint surface super slick!



I just bought a brand new vehicle (a red HHR SS) and guess which sealant I used on it?!?! :2thumbs:
 
I love BFWD too - it is amazing how slick the car is afterwards. I used it on my wife's car about 6 weeks ago and the car is still as slick as when applied new.
 
After applying it to my HHR SS the other day, when I tried to close one of the doors and it was so slick that my hand slipped across the surface to the point that I didn't get enough thrust on the door to shut it. Pretty funny!
 
BFWD is impressive and the durability seems very good.



Not my car but...

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Wanted the rest of the car too look just as good. Actually, BFWD looks a bit too good

compared my correction work.;)
 
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