Durability of BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection

I apply 2 coats of BFWD waiting 12 hrs apart and then use the BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Polymer Spray twice a month after a wash. This regiment lasted just well over a year for me.
 
Isewake said:
How long will it last before needing to reapply? Will be using the polymer spray every 6-8 weeks.
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Well that depends on the following factors:
  • paint type
  • storage factors
  • environmental exposure
  • climate
  • pre-application prep work
  • washing methods
  • shampoo type
  • humidity
  • application type

In general you will see 3-6 months of stand alone protection. On a garage kept show car, it is easy to see more than a year of durability vs. a daily driver in which the product was slathered over neglected paint, in which case you may only see 2 months.
 
Todd Helme said:
Well that depends on the following factors:
  • paint type
  • storage factors
  • environmental exposure
  • climate
  • pre-application prep work
  • washing methods
  • shampoo type
  • humidity
  • application type

In general you will see 3-6 months of stand alone protection. On a garage kept show car, it is easy to see more than a year of durability vs. a daily driver in which the product was slathered over neglected paint, in which case you may only see 2 months.
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  • Daily driver (2001 gold Toyota Tacoma).
  • Carport at night, outside during the day.
  • Living in Hawaii
  • Will be using SRC finishing polish as prep work with a 6" Griots polisher
  • Have a foam gun for a presoak and will use BF shampoo in 2 bucket wash
  • Applied with the Griots
  • Will do two layer but may be a week apart with a wash
Thanks
 
Isewake said:
  • Daily driver (2001 gold Toyota Tacoma).
  • Carport at night, outside during the day.
  • Living in Hawaii
  • Will be using SRC finishing polish as prep work with a 6" Griots polisher
  • Have a foam gun for a presoak and will use BF shampoo in 2 bucket wash
  • Applied with the Griots
  • Will do two layer but may be a week apart with a wash
Thanks
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Around 3 months if I had to estimate. With the BF Shampoo and BF Spray, you will likely extend to 6 months. Hawaii is a touch climate and being exposed 24/7 will have some negative benefit.
 
Would Crystal Seal increase durability? Was hoping to get 9-12 months. Maybe they'll come out with a nano sealant?
 
Isewake said:
Would Crystal Seal increase durability? Was hoping to get 9-12 months. Maybe they'll come out with a nano sealant?
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Durability with Blackfire has never been an issue. I usually get around 4 months with my truck sitting outside all the time. It's such an easy sealant to apply that I can do my whole truck in no time with a PC and a Lake Country Gold pad.
 
Isewake said:
Would Crystal Seal increase durability? Was hoping to get 9-12 months. Maybe they'll come out with a nano sealant?
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Yes, it is possible to extend the BLACKFIRE protection to a year, or indefinitely if you products like Crystal Seal and Polymer Spray frequently, because you are constantly infusing Wet Diamond polymers onto the paint. At some point, likely around the 6 month mark, a significant amount of the original polymers would be gone, but you would never notice as you have constantly replenished them.

So it's kind of a trick question, the proper upkeep, anything can appear to last forever, but if you want to keep Wet Diamond AFPP as your base, you are best to reapply ever 6 months and maintain semi-frequently.

Another product you might consider, is Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Sealant. This resin-based formula will get very close to a year of durability on it's own, and even more if you use the Black Label Diamond Booster Spray.
 
My hippo says: "BF.... Good stuff!"

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Todd Helme said:
Yes, it is possible to extend the BLACKFIRE protection to a year, or indefinitely if you products like Crystal Seal and Polymer Spray frequently, because you are constantly infusing Wet Diamond polymers onto the paint. At some point, likely around the 6 month mark, a significant amount of the original polymers would be gone, but you would never notice as you have constantly replenished them.

So it's kind of a trick question, the proper upkeep, anything can appear to last forever, but if you want to keep Wet Diamond AFPP as your base, you are best to reapply ever 6 months and maintain semi-frequently.

Another product you might consider, is Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Sealant. This resin-based formula will get very close to a year of durability on it's own, and even more if you use the Black Label Diamond Booster Spray.
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May have to look into that. right now I'm using Wolf's Chemicals Hard Body and seems to be OK. It's been on only a couple of months though. They have a new product out but not sold in the US yet. That is why I'm thinking of changing to a US made product line. Seems easier to get especially in Hawaii.
 
Total polish and seal, WD and then two coats of crystal seal is a proven combo here in the fla sun, exposed 24/7 = 4-5 months easy....
 
Todd Helme said:
I would definitely agree with this!
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+1 here too. I use 1 coat of BFWD, 2 coats of CS, and BF Polymer Spray after every wash. I also RW with BFRW. This is my summer regimen and lasts me from April to October no problem. I do add another 2 coats of CS @ July after a proper wash just because it's easy. this is on my DD that is 50/50 garaged.
 
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