Opti-seal vs. BFWD

C

CarCareMike

New member
Hey guys

Looking to get a new sealant and my local detailing store just got some opti-seal and BFWD in. I'm really interested in both but can only get one.

What I'd like to know is your thoughts on what these two add to the final look of the vehicle (barring prep) and how they compare in terms of durability.

Also I've seen that Opti-Seal and BFWD have both had new formulas released in 2012: how do you identify the new versions?

Thanks,

Mike
 
CarCareMike said:
Hey guys

Looking to get a new sealant and my local detailing store just got some opti-seal and BFWD in. I'm really interested in both but can only get one.

What I'd like to know is your thoughts on what these two add to the final look of the vehicle (barring prep) and how they compare in terms of durability.

Also I've seen that Opti-Seal and BFWD have both had new formulas released in 2012: how do you identify the new versions?

Thanks,

Mike
Click to expand...

I have both. BFWD seems to have a slight edge in durability, and is much slicker. They both look very nice, although I have not taken the time to compare them directly side by side.

As far as versions go. Blackfire changed the style of bottle when they updated the line. If the bottle looks like the picture on the ACC website, it is the new version. (The old bottle was shaped like the Pinnacle bottle). Although I don't believe BFWD was reformulated, more like they tweaked the quality of some ingredients. Todd posted about it herehttp://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/auto-detailing-101/39122-blackfire-formula.html#post431633

As far as the new version of Opti-Seal, I have a bottle coming. I'll take a look and see if there is a "new version" sticker on it. Optimum usually does that with formula changes.

BTW where are you that you have a local store that stocks BF & OPT?
 
CarCareMike said:
Hey guys

Looking to get a new sealant and my local detailing store just got some opti-seal and BFWD in. I'm really interested in both but can only get one.

What I'd like to know is your thoughts on what these two add to the final look of the vehicle (barring prep) and how they compare in terms of durability.

Also I've seen that Opti-Seal and BFWD have both had new formulas released in 2012: how do you identify the new versions?

Thanks,

Mike
Click to expand...

Hi Mike,

I just check the bottles of Opti-Seal. The new formula has a gold sticker with "New Formula" imprinted on it.

Anything in the new BLACKFIRE bottle has the most recent formula.

Opti-Seal is an excellent WOWA (wipe on walk away) sealant, so it is extremely easy to apply. Simply mist the panel, spread a thin coat over it, and let it level and cure.

BFWD is more traditional in application. Apply thinly, allow to haze, buff off. However it is extremely easy-to-use in this manner.

I believe BFWD is going to last a little longer (the price you pay for the ultra easy application) although in fairness I don't have any experience with the new formula of Opti Seal.

Looks are always subjective. You can't go wrong with either product.
 
I have and used both of the old versions. Looks are subjective in my opinion. To me both BFWD and Opti-Seal create nice "wet" look with BFWD being deeper in the looks department.

I am currently using Opti-Seal on wheels as it is so easy to use. It works well and looks good on paint as well. I really like the WOWA aspect to it. Durability was good. Because it was so easy to use I found no problems applying it ever other month or so even though it was still going strong. I just needed to get my fix.

BFWD is likely the easiest standard sealant I have ever used. It goes on super thin and easily. Taking it off is almost effortless as well. I found the durability of BFWD to be similar to Opti-Seal. I just finished a torture test of BFWD as well but only used 1 layer of sealant and didn't give it any top-ups.

Link: http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/detailing-product-reviews/38432-wolfgang-vs-blackfire.html
 
Nutbread said:
I have both. BFWD seems to have a slight edge in durability, and is much slicker. They both look very nice, although I have not taken the time to compare them directly side by side.



As far as versions go. Blackfire changed the style of bottle when they updated the line. If the bottle looks like the picture on the ACC website, it is the new version. (The old bottle was shaped like the Pinnacle bottle). Although I don't believe BFWD was reformulated, more like they tweaked the quality of some ingredients. Todd posted about it herehttp://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/auto-detailing-101/39122-blackfire-formula.html#post431633



As far as the new version of Opti-Seal, I have a bottle coming. I'll take a look and see if there is a "new version" sticker on it. Optimum usually does that with formula changes.



BTW where are you that you have a local store that stocks BF & OPT?
Click to expand...


Thanks for the helpful info :) Sorry meant my local online store. I wish I had a local store with pro detailing products! Nothing like that in South Africa!
 
I use both of the old versions. In my experiences so far, BFWD leaves a glossier finish(for some reason Opti-seal seems to look better after curing and sitting for 24 hours for me), and has slightly better durability. That said, I've seen Opti-seal bead like crazy for quite a while.

Where Opti-seal wins for me, is ease of use. I still can't believe that it's that easy to use.

You can't go wrong with either one! I intend to keep both in my collection.
 
Thanks guys for the really awesome advice!

Think I'm leaning towards Wet Diamond at the moment. I like the sounds of extended durability and depth. Does anyone know how many applications you should get out of a bottle? Opti-seal states 3-4 cars per oz.

Thanks once again! :autopia:
 
I have and use both products all the time. I agree with all the statements about both products so far. If I could choose only one I would go with the BFWD. Easy enough to use to not loose out completely to Opti-Seal in that area.

Not sure how many cars you can get from either bottle since I don't usually use Opti-Seal on a whole car, but for specific purposes. (I did today though. Topped Poli-Seal on a Honda Accord in about 5 minutes.) I bought a couple of 64oz bottles of BFWD when CMA went out of business. I just keep refilling the small bottle whenever the it gets about half empty. If you spread it thin, as you should, the bottles should be comparable in # of applications.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top