BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal (New Formula) - Review

[Angus]

New and improved BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal review time!



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:

1. Apply out of direct sunlight - Check
2. Use very sparingly - Ooops… keep reading.
3. Polish and clay your vehicle as needed before applying Wet Diamond Paint Sealant Spray - Check
4. Vehicle should be clean and dry - Check
5. 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:



I also applied BF CS to my headlights and windows:

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:


Buffing:


After:


Example #2 side-view mirror before:



After:


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

After all high-spots removed:







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:









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






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!!


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.