Flannigan
02-19-2012, 10:16 AM
Quick Review – Wet Fire over Ice V 2.0
So I wanted to do a quick review of two more products from the new Blackfire line. Unlike some of the other products, neither of these products is brand new; they were just tweaked a bit. In my opinion there was no need to do a full reformulate for these products because they were so great to begin with. The two products of course are Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant and Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnuba wax. When used in combination this has been dubbed “Wet Fire over Ice”.
This review won’t be as long as some of my others simply because we all know how to apply sealants and waxes, so I will skip the application process. In short both products apply exactly the same as their previous generations.
Let’s start with the Wet Diamond sealant since it will be the base for this combination. When you see this product you will notice that it is the same color and has the same scent as the previous product. It also goes on the same way. I applied it with my PCXP on speed 4 with a black LC pad. This product spread extremely well. I did the entire vehicle with one “X” on the face of the pad. I probably could have done it with a little less, but this worked great, leaving no areas with too much product. After it was applied I tended to other parts of this vehicle, and let the sealant cure for about an hour. This product is known for its ease of removal and the slickness it leaves behind. This new formula offers a slight improvement in both categories. I noticed even less drag on the towel when I remove it. Buffing it off was a pleasure, and it never required me to re buff a section to get it all off. Also it seems to me that the slickness was even a little higher than the previous formulation. I could sit a towel on the hood and it would slide right down the front of the vehicle with no effort.
I know that looks are subjective, and I’m a diehard carnuba guy. But even I have to admit that this sealant looked great, even on its own. It had a very glossy appearance, but also added depth to the finish, a truly amazing look, even on its own.
To create the Wet Fire over Ice combo I topped the Wet Diamond with the new formula of blackfire Midnight Sun Carnaba. For a long time this has been my favorite all around wax. It’s well priced, stupid easy to apply and remove, and just looks fantastic. To add another plus to it, it actually offers some decent durability for a paste wax since it contains some of the, now famous, Blackfire polymers.
I decided to use the same method for application of the wax. I used an LC black pad on my PCXP on speed 3. This wax spreads like you wouldn’t believe. I only needed to add wax to the pad once through the entire application. It spreads very thin, and a little goes a long way. I think you are supposed to WOWO this product, but I left it to cure for about 30 minutes to see if it had any effect on the removal….it didn’t! I used a plush towel to remove this wax and it was almost as easy as the sealant was to remove, a real treat for people who may be used to finicky waxes that can be difficult to remove. After removing the wax from t eh entire vehicle I stood back and looked at what I had. I was floored with this look. This added a ton more depth to the already deep look that the sealant had left. In my opinion I think this is the best looking combination that I have ever seen. Please enjoy the following pictures of the final outcome. Keep in mind that the only prep this vehicle got was a quick round of the Blackfire AIO after a wash and clay.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0646.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0648.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0650.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0652.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0654.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0655.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0653.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0656.jpg
Thanks for looking, and I hope you enjoy this combo as much as I have!
So I wanted to do a quick review of two more products from the new Blackfire line. Unlike some of the other products, neither of these products is brand new; they were just tweaked a bit. In my opinion there was no need to do a full reformulate for these products because they were so great to begin with. The two products of course are Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant and Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnuba wax. When used in combination this has been dubbed “Wet Fire over Ice”.
This review won’t be as long as some of my others simply because we all know how to apply sealants and waxes, so I will skip the application process. In short both products apply exactly the same as their previous generations.
Let’s start with the Wet Diamond sealant since it will be the base for this combination. When you see this product you will notice that it is the same color and has the same scent as the previous product. It also goes on the same way. I applied it with my PCXP on speed 4 with a black LC pad. This product spread extremely well. I did the entire vehicle with one “X” on the face of the pad. I probably could have done it with a little less, but this worked great, leaving no areas with too much product. After it was applied I tended to other parts of this vehicle, and let the sealant cure for about an hour. This product is known for its ease of removal and the slickness it leaves behind. This new formula offers a slight improvement in both categories. I noticed even less drag on the towel when I remove it. Buffing it off was a pleasure, and it never required me to re buff a section to get it all off. Also it seems to me that the slickness was even a little higher than the previous formulation. I could sit a towel on the hood and it would slide right down the front of the vehicle with no effort.
I know that looks are subjective, and I’m a diehard carnuba guy. But even I have to admit that this sealant looked great, even on its own. It had a very glossy appearance, but also added depth to the finish, a truly amazing look, even on its own.
To create the Wet Fire over Ice combo I topped the Wet Diamond with the new formula of blackfire Midnight Sun Carnaba. For a long time this has been my favorite all around wax. It’s well priced, stupid easy to apply and remove, and just looks fantastic. To add another plus to it, it actually offers some decent durability for a paste wax since it contains some of the, now famous, Blackfire polymers.
I decided to use the same method for application of the wax. I used an LC black pad on my PCXP on speed 3. This wax spreads like you wouldn’t believe. I only needed to add wax to the pad once through the entire application. It spreads very thin, and a little goes a long way. I think you are supposed to WOWO this product, but I left it to cure for about 30 minutes to see if it had any effect on the removal….it didn’t! I used a plush towel to remove this wax and it was almost as easy as the sealant was to remove, a real treat for people who may be used to finicky waxes that can be difficult to remove. After removing the wax from t eh entire vehicle I stood back and looked at what I had. I was floored with this look. This added a ton more depth to the already deep look that the sealant had left. In my opinion I think this is the best looking combination that I have ever seen. Please enjoy the following pictures of the final outcome. Keep in mind that the only prep this vehicle got was a quick round of the Blackfire AIO after a wash and clay.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0646.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0648.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0650.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0652.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0654.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0655.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0653.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/Wet%20Fire%20over%20ice%20Review/DSC_0656.jpg
Thanks for looking, and I hope you enjoy this combo as much as I have!