Review: BLACKFIRE Total Trim and Tire Sealant vs Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
This review is for the BLACKFIRE Total Trim and Tire Sealant (BTTTS) that was given away to forum members (THANKS!!!). Also I am comparing it to Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant (WETS).
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Accord
This vehicle is VERY neglected and I honestly don’t remember the last time it was washed. It sits outside 24/7 and I use it to drive back and forth to work only. It has clear coat failure on the roof, hood, left fender and front bumper cover. The trim is very faded so I figured it would be the ultimate test. Photos were taken with my crappy cell phone camera.
Treatment areas: Top of the front license plate frame & Passenger door pillars
Both products are $19.99 for a four ounce bottle. Very little product was needed and both bottles should last a long while.
BTTTS: BLACKFIRE Total Trim & Tire Sealant, plastic trim restorer, tire coating, long lasting tire shine
The BTTTS has an almost shampoo like consistency and a slight lilac/purple color. It has a light chemical smell, but it is not over powering.
WETS: Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant, rubber trim sealant, rubber protectant, exterior trim products, metal sealer
The WETS has a thinner consistency and a slight greenish/clear color. It has a stronger chemical smell.
Each test area was scrubbed 5 times using a 4:1 dilution of Mother’s APC.
First up is the front license plate frame. This is a lightly textured plastic.
Before
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps15e82c4a.jpg
I applied the BTTTs to the right side and on the left side I applied WETS.
Coating #1 of BTTTS
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps3d3b7509.jpg
Coating #2 BTTTS
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps562d7e3d.jpg
Coating #1 of WETS
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...psc9a2fa72.jpg
Coating #2 WETS
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps060eafac.jpg
At this point I really liked the WETS. After waiting about 10 minutes I checked the results
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...psc8bce955.jpg
It seems the BTTTS penetrated more and produced a darker color.
Next up is the Passenger door pillars. This is a smooth, non-textured plastic.
Before
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...psa1876bbd.jpg
Again I used the BTTTS on the right side and the WETS on the left.
Coating #1 of BTTTS
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...psb8e053c1.jpg
Coating #2 BTTTS
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps7d567f6c.jpg
Coating #1 of WETS
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...psc0c21179.jpg
Coating #2 WETS
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps368063cc.jpg
Again the BTTTS won out.
In the end for me the BTTTS produced a darker, more restored color on the test areas. Again this is a test on extremely faded and neglected plastic. Both products were easy to use and I will have no problem using either on my new 2014 Nissan Rogue, which has tons of exterior plastic trim.
Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Total Trim and Tire Sealant vs Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
i hope you have better luck than i had on two different trucks washed off in two weeks
Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Total Trim and Tire Sealant vs Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
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bill walsh
i hope you have better luck than i had on two different trucks washed off in two weeks
blackfire trime sealant? what was your prep prior to applying? was the trim textured?
Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Total Trim and Tire Sealant vs Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
yes blackfire trim&tire sealant clean plastic with apc 4-1 and took eraser cleaner and put on trim gel trim wiped off per label on both smooth and textured
Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Total Trim and Tire Sealant vs Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
Looks like a PBMG "Family Feud"
Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Total Trim and Tire Sealant vs Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
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Originally Posted by
bill walsh
i hope you have better luck than i had on two different trucks washed off in two weeks
It rained later that night so I checked the results in the morning. The BTTTS beaded better and the WETS had spots leftover after I wiped the water off. This was on the license plate frame, the passenger side pillars didn't change.
Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Total Trim and Tire Sealant vs Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
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Originally Posted by
bill walsh
yes blackfire trim&tire sealant clean plastic with apc 4-1 and took eraser cleaner and put on trim gel trim wiped off per label on both smooth and textured
whats eraser cleaner? carpro eraser?
Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Total Trim and Tire Sealant vs Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
Washed off my trim also, it is water based, so I expected some degrading of the product, just didnt last as well as I had hoped. Browned up my tires too.. not sure if it is tire "blooming", the tires are only 3 months old, although MG #40 rubber & vinyl did not brown the tires...
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Originally Posted by
bill walsh
i hope you have better luck than i had on two different trucks washed off in two weeks
Re: Review: BLACKFIRE Total Trim and Tire Sealant vs Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
Cool comparison! Thanks for posting. :dblthumb2:
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Originally Posted by
bill walsh
yes blackfire trim&tire sealant clean plastic with apc 4-1 and took eraser cleaner and put on trim gel trim wiped off per label on both smooth and textured
No where in the directions does it state to use Eraser prior to applying the sealant. Thoroughly clean the trim using BF APC and then apply the sealant. :props:
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knightmare
Washed off my trim also, it is water based, so I expected some degrading of the product, just didnt last as well as I had hoped. Browned up my tires too.. not sure if it is tire "blooming", the tires are only 3 months old, although MG #40 rubber & vinyl did not brown the tires...
Make sure the tires are squeaky clean first (think Tuf Shine clean). If any previous dressings remain, the sealant will not bond properly.
