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Review: BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant Aerosol
Review: BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant Aerosol
Aerosol delivery system makes dressing anything fast and easy!
BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant Aerosol
From the AG Website
BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant will restore the dull, faded, and lackluster black plastic trim pieces and tires. Formulated to penetrate deep into the surface for a genuine shine, Trim & Tire Protectant provides a like-new finish for months! The simple spray-on application makes Trim & Tire Protectant perfect for both professional detailers and detailing enthusiasts. Use Trim & Tire Protectant on all exterior trim, tires, and plastic engine components!
BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant features:
- Restores faded trim pieces and tires
- Simple spray-on application
- Use on interior and exterior surfaces
- Provides a satin finish
What is it?
It's a dressing for plastic and rubber surfaces that comes in a handy aerosol can to make application to just about any surface super easy. Just spray and wipe. While I'm not actually a huge fan of these types of products the truth is sometimes they are the best option simply because the pressurized aerosol spray delivery system enables you to get the protectant into hard to reach areas. Besides that, I do like aerosol products because simply put.... they are fast and easy!
Engine Compartments
The reality is, with most new cars, if you open the hood most of what you see is plastic and very little actual "engine". In my car detailing classes I teach 2 types of engine detailing;
Cosmetic Engine Detailing - Wiping the engine compartment clean and then applying a dressing - there is no spraying of water by garden hose or pressure washer
Traditional Wet Wash Engine Detailing - spraying degreasers, agitating with brushes and then rinsing with a strong blast of water.
Here's the engine compartment on my co-worker Anna's Chevy Spark.
And 5 simple tools to do a proper cosmetic engine detail.
Step 1: Blow out any loose debris.
Normally you'll find sticks, leaves and pine needles in the engine compartment because many of the parking lots you park your car in have trees planted around the parking lot to drop these kinds of things onto your car and into your engine compartment.
Rats Nest
In an empty space near the driver's side firewall I found what looks to be the start of a rats nest or some other rodent's nest. Lucky for Anna I found this and blew it all out of the engine compartment to hopefully send the rodent a sign - this place is not for you!
Step 2: Wipe engine compartment down with an All-Purpose-Cleaner
Sometimes you can get away with a glass cleaner or a waterless wash but sometimes you need something strong enough to cut through oily grime and that's where a good APC comes in handy.
Here I'm spraying the BLACKFIRE APC directly onto a cotton terrycloth wash cloth.
Next I wipe down everything I can reach by hand...
The rubber gasket that seals the engine compartment never gets cleaned.... except when I do a cosmetic engine detail....
Step 3: Spray BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant onto all the plastic surfaces.
Optional Step: Agitate intricate design areas with a brush
Step 4: Wipe off any excess using a clean towel.
Done!
With practice - you can do a cosmetic engine detail to most cars in about 15 minutes. If you detail cars for money offer this as an upsell or add-on and charge anywhere from $75.00 to $50.00
Review
The BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant makes it real easy to get the protectant into areas that are difficult and sometimes impossible to reach using a traditional liquid and applicator approach. The BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant covers over plastic easily and darkens the appearance to make it look fresh and clean, like it's brand new again. When you wipe off any excess you're left with a dry, non-oily finish that looks crisp. Keeping your engine compartment cleaned and dressed maintains the appearance value of the engine compartment and this can help to maintain the car's value when you trade it in or sell it.
On Autogeek.com
BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant
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Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant Aerosol
Thanks Mike!
I have used a similar product from another brand, and it is great for adding a little 'pop' to emblems from older cars (the red & black paint in the crossed flags from the vette you have in the pics, the black paint on Rallye wheel caps, etc.).
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I’m not a fan of aerosol products myself but they are nice to have for certain instances. I see this as a great option for plastic wheel wells also.
Mike can you comment on if this product adds a hydrophobic effect to plastics? If so, it will definitely be a winner. I like the rich non greasy look it provided in the above pics.
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Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant Aerosol
Originally Posted by Mike Phillips
Now available on yhe Autogeek store
Thanks for the review, Mike. Looks like a good product (no surprise).
Thanks for the tip with the Sidekick. I'll remember that as I have the little guy.
Originally Posted by Dr Oldz
I’m not a fan of aerosol products myself but they are nice to have for certain instances.
I wasn't either until I got my hands on the Blackfire PlexPro. LOVE it. (Review will come shortly)
Originally Posted by Dr Oldz
I see this as a great option for plastic wheel wells also.
Mike can you comment on if this product adds a hydrophobic effect to plastics? If so, it will definitely be a winner. I like the rich non greasy look it provided in the above pics.
Yup, I must agree.
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Originally Posted by Dr Oldz
I’m not a fan of aerosol products myself but they are nice to have for certain instances. I see this as a great option for plastic wheel wells also.
The Lazy Man's Method to Dress Hard to Reach Places
Originally Posted by Dr Oldz
Mike can you comment on if this product adds a hydrophobic effect to plastics?
Sorry Jim, just now found your question and since writing this review - the owner, Anna, former co-worker has retired from Autogeek. I never see the car anymore.
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Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Trim & Tire Protectant Aerosol
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