Review! BLACKFIRE Wet Ice over Fire 2.0 - TLC Auto Detail

Flannigan

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Quick Review – Wet Fire over Ice V 2.0
So I wanted to do a quick review of two more products from the new Blackfire line. Unlike some of the other products, neither of these products is brand new; they were just tweaked a bit. In my opinion there was no need to do a full reformulate for these products because they were so great to begin with. The two products of course are Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant and Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnuba wax. When used in combination this has been dubbed “Wet Fire over Ice”.
This review won’t be as long as some of my others simply because we all know how to apply sealants and waxes, so I will skip the application process. In short both products apply exactly the same as their previous generations.

Let’s start with the Wet Diamond sealant since it will be the base for this combination. When you see this product you will notice that it is the same color and has the same scent as the previous product. It also goes on the same way. I applied it with my PCXP on speed 4 with a black LC pad. This product spread extremely well. I did the entire vehicle with one “X” on the face of the pad. I probably could have done it with a little less, but this worked great, leaving no areas with too much product. After it was applied I tended to other parts of this vehicle, and let the sealant cure for about an hour. This product is known for its ease of removal and the slickness it leaves behind. This new formula offers a slight improvement in both categories. I noticed even less drag on the towel when I remove it. Buffing it off was a pleasure, and it never required me to re buff a section to get it all off. Also it seems to me that the slickness was even a little higher than the previous formulation. I could sit a towel on the hood and it would slide right down the front of the vehicle with no effort.


I know that looks are subjective, and I’m a diehard carnuba guy. But even I have to admit that this sealant looked great, even on its own. It had a very glossy appearance, but also added depth to the finish, a truly amazing look, even on its own.


To create the Wet Fire over Ice combo I topped the Wet Diamond with the new formula of blackfire Midnight Sun Carnaba. For a long time this has been my favorite all around wax. It’s well priced, stupid easy to apply and remove, and just looks fantastic. To add another plus to it, it actually offers some decent durability for a paste wax since it contains some of the, now famous, Blackfire polymers.


I decided to use the same method for application of the wax. I used an LC black pad on my PCXP on speed 3. This wax spreads like you wouldn’t believe. I only needed to add wax to the pad once through the entire application. It spreads very thin, and a little goes a long way. I think you are supposed to WOWO this product, but I left it to cure for about 30 minutes to see if it had any effect on the removal….it didn’t! I used a plush towel to remove this wax and it was almost as easy as the sealant was to remove, a real treat for people who may be used to finicky waxes that can be difficult to remove. After removing the wax from t eh entire vehicle I stood back and looked at what I had. I was floored with this look. This added a ton more depth to the already deep look that the sealant had left. In my opinion I think this is the best looking combination that I have ever seen. Please enjoy the following pictures of the final outcome. Keep in mind that the only prep this vehicle got was a quick round of the Blackfire AIO after a wash and clay.


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Thanks for looking, and I hope you enjoy this combo as much as I have!
 
Excellent write-up. The title threw me ;) Think I'm going to try today.
LOL, I had no idea I did that. I must be losing it. Thanks man!

Awesome job buddy! Great photo showing the difference between a dressed and UNDRESSED section of a tire! Great tire gel review Davey Jones!
LOL!You're gonna make me explain this on every forum aren't you? LOL. I just rolled the car back to finish the dressing on the tires and my ADD forced me to take the pic of the reflection before i finished.
 
Dear Flannigan

This is unbelievable.

Thanks so much for sharing. I look forward to trying this combination.

You applied sealant to your pad just one time to seal the entire car? Then I reckon the 8 ozs of XMT 360 I used on just the hood of my mother-in-law's Maxima was a bit too much.
 
Dear Flannigan

This is unbelievable.

Thanks so much for sharing. I look forward to trying this combination.

You applied sealant to your pad just one time to seal the entire car? Then I reckon the 8 ozs of XMT 360 I used on just the hood of my mother-in-law's Maxima was a bit too much.

360 is an AIO and you are going to use a bit more than BF WD but 8oz is definately too much for a hood.
 
Thanks for sharing the pictures. I've been thinking about trying Blackfire and this just pushed me to give it a go.
 
that black is blinging dude... i've used that combo on my wifes jet black 7 series, does one helluva job. now if you can maintain with the polymer spray you'll keep the bling happening.
 
Thank you for the nice review Flannigan!
I enjoyed reading it.

How does the new version of Blackfire Midnight Sun wax compare with the Pinnacle Signature Series II? I only have the previous version (batch 26 I guess) so would be interested to know...
 
LMAO! Yes I am! Seriously tho.....Great job :rockon
LOL, thanks man! :rockon
Dear Flannigan

This is unbelievable.

Thanks so much for sharing. I look forward to trying this combination.

You applied sealant to your pad just one time to seal the entire car? Then I reckon the 8 ozs of XMT 360 I used on just the hood of my mother-in-law's Maxima was a bit too much.
As Jim mentioned, 360 is an AIO so you would use a good bit more, but 8oz does seem like a bit too much.


Thanks for sharing the pictures. I've been thinking about trying Blackfire and this just pushed me to give it a go.
Thank you! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Car looks great.
Thanks!
that black is blinging dude... i've used that combo on my wifes jet black 7 series, does one helluva job. now if you can maintain with the polymer spray you'll keep the bling happening.
Thank you! It's all up to the customer now to keep it looking it's best. I gave them a lot of tips so hopefully it will stay looking this good!
Another great review Dave, thanks for sharing. I always love reading your reviews.
Thank you Todd! Always appreciate your feedback! :rockon
Thank you for the nice review Flannigan!
I enjoyed reading it.

How does the new version of Blackfire Midnight Sun wax compare with the Pinnacle Signature Series II? I only have the previous version (batch 26 I guess) so would be interested to know...
I think the BFMS and SSII are both great products and I use both on a regular basis. I think BFMS might get the slight nod in terms of ease of use, but they are both great.
Dave the car looks amazing.


Do you think the BF AIO makes a difference in the overall look?
thanks Troy. it might have amped up the gloss a bit, but nothing more than a normal polish would IMO. This car was just a wash and wax, I threw in the AIO for my own testing...lol
Thanks for the review Dave. I would sure like to see reports on the durability.
Thanks Al! I've got this customer Corvette scheduled soon so I will be able to have a look at how it's holding up.
 
I think the BFMS and SSII are both great products and I use both on a regular basis. I think BFMS might get the slight nod in terms of ease of use, but they are both great.


Wow I thought SSII is easy to use - Wipe on like cream, wipe off like dream - and you said BFMS is even easier!? it must come off in wind then!
I know what I am going to include in my next purchase...
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Dave I would be interested to see you thoughts of this either without the AIO or ontop of a different AIO. Just to see if it looks or acts any different.
 
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