BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal (New Formula) - Review

[Angus]

New and improved BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal review time!

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/02B4D38C-51CE-4CC7-BD74-E6E18157B13E_zpsfmsdamc5.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/02B4D38C-51CE-4CC7-BD74-E6E18157B13E_zpsfmsdamc5.jpg.html)

From PBMG copy for BF Crystal Seal:


New formula lasts longer while producing an even slicker finish!

Create WHIPLASH on paint, plastics, and metal with crystal clear polymers!
BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal is a paint sealant sealing that offers incredible protection and longevity for all paint finishes, plastics, glass, and metals. Just drops of this clear liquid produces a tough barrier over auto surfaces that resists contamination, moisture, and UV rays. Hyper-concentrated BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal packs the power of cross-linking Wet Diamond polymers in every drop

Directions:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/BBB8D4C7-94A7-445F-96FE-F6363724B74A_zpsh0y1lg7m.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/BBB8D4C7-94A7-445F-96FE-F6363724B74A_zpsh0y1lg7m.jpg.html)



Apply out of direct sunlight - Check
Use very sparingly - Ooops… keep reading.
Polish and clay your vehicle as needed before applying Wet Diamond Paint Sealant Spray - Check
Vehicle should be clean and dry - Check
Mist the panel lightly and use a clean microfiber applicator to spread it over one section at a time in a very thin layer - Check


Instead of using a microfiber applicator I decided to use a Lake Country Coating Applicator because a) they’re easy to hold, b) don’t soak up product, and c) allow you to apply a nice even layer.

Here’s a shot of my hood in the process of flashing over:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/F97FDE1C-3CF0-40FC-AFA1-1E3A16649C1D_zpssg7hoejg.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/F97FDE1C-3CF0-40FC-AFA1-1E3A16649C1D_zpssg7hoejg.jpg.html)

I also applied BF CS to my headlights and windows:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/6B25B546-6CD0-4CE7-8572-506A2160A192_zpsrcvrkabn.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/6B25B546-6CD0-4CE7-8572-506A2160A192_zpsrcvrkabn.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/3CE3C3E4-CF30-4CAA-ADE5-DD243C85B072_zpsozvgr68z.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/3CE3C3E4-CF30-4CAA-ADE5-DD243C85B072_zpsozvgr68z.jpg.html)


5. There is no need to buff - Yeah… so about that...
Ok, as it turned out there was a few high spots I needed to buff. I’m blaming this on user error since I’m known to have a heavy hand and overapplied BF CS in a few spots:

Example #1 High spot before:
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/96AF67E1-74B3-4760-85AF-26CF0DD69EFA_zpsej9xd141.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/96AF67E1-74B3-4760-85AF-26CF0DD69EFA_zpsej9xd141.jpg.html)

Buffing:
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/DA63A588-1312-4EC7-9305-5C1C39560E50_zpsqjwuvfix.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/DA63A588-1312-4EC7-9305-5C1C39560E50_zpsqjwuvfix.jpg.html)

After:
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/7F2E64EA-3DC9-4705-8C02-4A0B0F52801E_zps9rmozanv.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/7F2E64EA-3DC9-4705-8C02-4A0B0F52801E_zps9rmozanv.jpg.html)

Example #2 side-view mirror before:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/906E47BD-589D-4037-AEE9-1DB150A01D4E_zps3ib8il0k.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/906E47BD-589D-4037-AEE9-1DB150A01D4E_zps3ib8il0k.jpg.html)

After:
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/4DF54A76-AFAA-4214-B444-EB2C8128D042_zpsbp9hh62z.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/4DF54A76-AFAA-4214-B444-EB2C8128D042_zpsbp9hh62z.jpg.html)

So as you can see, BF CS buffs off very easily and didn’t give me any lasting headaches.

After all high-spots removed:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/558A00A9-073B-4916-8F37-56345C9E5E68_zps8n4paxgf.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/558A00A9-073B-4916-8F37-56345C9E5E68_zps8n4paxgf.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/F41A1FC4-F030-436D-B7F3-C99370F2F2C5_zpsqupoej54.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/F41A1FC4-F030-436D-B7F3-C99370F2F2C5_zpsqupoej54.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/F6BE9A04-59FE-4D49-AB07-F496120CCA75_zps65baod73.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/F6BE9A04-59FE-4D49-AB07-F496120CCA75_zps65baod73.jpg.html)

Conclusion

Blackfire Crystal Seal has to be one of the easiest LSP I’ve ever used. Had I not over applied it, BF CS would also win for the fastest LSP I’ve ever used as well. Best of all, BF CS is highly cost effective @ $20 for a 4oz bottle that will last a long time w/ careful application… This is one product I can easily recommend and will be sure to provide durability updates in the weeks/months to come.

Additional Observations

A few mornings after I applied BF CS, I noticed some of the coolest frost formations I’ve ever seen:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/5F44928C-45F8-4B3E-809D-A893825BCA70_zpshizhw4xy.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/5F44928C-45F8-4B3E-809D-A893825BCA70_zpshizhw4xy.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/9CA3365E-1121-4E19-92C1-27F7A47D6A46_zpstwmazimn.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/9CA3365E-1121-4E19-92C1-27F7A47D6A46_zpstwmazimn.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/11C28D2C-7EE4-4A10-BA82-1638F6D4194D_zpstvikmaw8.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/11C28D2C-7EE4-4A10-BA82-1638F6D4194D_zpstvikmaw8.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/F674E419-D1E2-4E19-AEAF-0B3E696E8F81_zpsvcjbsxfm.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/F674E419-D1E2-4E19-AEAF-0B3E696E8F81_zpsvcjbsxfm.jpg.html)

Check out the frost icicles growing out of the hood and front fender:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/8BC2E0AE-5BC4-4C89-8F15-D3A9C9B10B93_zpszjoe98ef.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/8BC2E0AE-5BC4-4C89-8F15-D3A9C9B10B93_zpszjoe98ef.jpg.html)
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/A3CFA150-86E0-4807-8814-81027CA33D8A_zpszbz7bt4i.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/A3CFA150-86E0-4807-8814-81027CA33D8A_zpszbz7bt4i.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/Double0Angus/BF%20CS/17B496E2-C3BE-44A1-9B18-916F449BB308_zpseekhiwcl.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Double0Angus/media/BF%20CS/17B496E2-C3BE-44A1-9B18-916F449BB308_zpseekhiwcl.jpg.html)

How wild is that?!?!

As always, I hope this review was helpful. Please feel free to ask any questions.:)

[ScottB]

That is so cool ... the icicles !

[mwoolfso]

That's wild!!!

[Paul A.]

Wow! That's the coolest Mother Nature vs. Chemistry i've ever seen! Now get what looks like a beautiful E93 sealed up.

[Sicoupe]

Great review! Thanks for sharing.

[runrun411]

I am missing something here. BFCS has a new formula at 20 dollars for 4 oz? Really, where, gotta have.

[FUNX650]

As to the pics of the icicles...

BF "Crystal" Seal:
Winner of the 2016 Best Named Sealant award!! :xyxthumbs:


Bob

[7.3powerstroke]

Do you think Blackfire will last as long as Optiseal? Optimum claims Optiseal will last 3-9 months.

[Setec Astronomy]

Please feel free to ask any questions.:)

Ok--why does it say this on the bottle--


Polish and clay your vehicle as needed before applying Wet Diamond Paint Sealant Spray - Check

--when this is not one of the Blackfire products that has Wet Diamond in the name? There is a Wet Diamond Polymer Spray, but they don't even call this Crystal Seal Paint Sealant Spray, it just says Crystal Seal on the bottle.

For a minute I thought they meant you're supposed to apply some other product before this one, but I guess it's just unfortunate wording.

Oh, and those stalagmites are mighty impressive!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Very nice review Ian. Really like the pictures.

I too like to use the LC wedge applicator when using this product and similar. I also experienced the high spots that needed a final buff. As you mentioned, most likely from applying to thick. However I would rather apply thick and buff level.

BTW, the BMW wheels are dirty....

Thanks for sharing.

[DBAILEY]

Ice fractals. Love it.

[MattPersman]

Oh yeah I like this stuff! It's one of those products (LSP) that if you had to just choose one it could be a contender. But on autogeek we know better and have to have at least 10 LSPs to choose from even when just starting out lol. The ice formations are cool to see as well.

[Angus]

That is so cool ... the icicles !

Isn't it tho?!?! Thank goodness for smartphone cameras!


That's wild!!!

:)


Wow! That's the coolest Mother Nature vs. Chemistry i've ever seen! Now get what looks like a beautiful E93 sealed up.

Ha! No worries - my E93 is enjoying a nice layer of PBL Synergy :) Plus once the salt trucks come out - it stays tucked away until spring.


Great review! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you, Sir! It was my pleasure :)


I am missing something here. BFCS has a new formula at 20 dollars for 4 oz? Really, where, gotta have.

Here ya go: BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal Paint Sealant, best paint sealant, paint sealer (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-crystal-seal.html)


As to the pics of the icicles...

BF "Crystal" Seal:
Winner of the 2016 Best Named Sealant award!! :xyxthumbs:


Bob

HAHA! So true!!


Do you think Blackfire will last as long as Optiseal? Optimum claims Optiseal will last 3-9 months.

Great question - I'm not sure. I'll be happy if this application makes it through winter.


RE: "Polish and clay your vehicle as needed before applying Wet Diamond Paint Sealant Spray" For a minute I thought they meant you're supposed to apply some other product before this one, but I guess it's just unfortunate wording.

You caught that too eh? Looks like someone forgot to QC the instructions after lifting off the first part from Wet Diamond Paint Sealant Spray's instructions.


Oh, and those stalagmites are mighty impressive!

:dblthumb2:


Very nice review Ian. Really like the pictures.

I too like to use the LC wedge applicator when using this product and similar. I also experienced the high spots that needed a final buff. As you mentioned, most likely from applying to thick. However I would rather apply thick and buff level.

Thanks, Mike! I totally agree with you. Going into winter I'd rather over apply then under apply it. Next time around I'll use a MF applicator to see how application varies from the LC wedge.


BTW, the BMW wheels are dirty....

Yeah... they are... you caught me! Gotta get them cleaned up STAT!

[Angus]

Ice fractals. Love it.

:iagree:


Oh yeah I like this stuff! It's one of those products (LSP) that if you had to just choose one it could be a contender. But on autogeek we know better and have to have at least 10 LSPs to choose from even when just starting out lol. The ice formations are cool to see as well.

So. True. You can never have too many LSP to play around with!!

[Pats300zx]

Fantastic review Angus. I agree 100%. Blackfire CS and Wolfgang DGLS are probably some of the easiest LSP's that you could use. Awesome look with next to no effort.