Blackfire SiO2 or zaino CS
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Once I put down the BF SiO2 I saw no reason to wax over it.
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FYRARMS (04-23-2019)
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I agree with vader86. A spray sealant containing Si02 is used two ways. 1) As a stand-alone means of protection. That means you want clean paint with NO wax or polymer sealant on it. That is so the Si02 product can properly bond to the paint and can last as long as possible. 2) As a topper layer or "booster" for a standard Si02/ceramic base coating.
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stig-zzz (04-23-2019)
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I believe Zaino CS is a similar product to OPT Opti-Seal, which is a concentrated polymer spray sealant. Again, you don't want to put wax under these. You want clean bare paint.
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I started using Blackfire last November right before I put the car away for the winter. I applied it to a clean, clayed car. Since taking my car out for the spring I have wiped it down with quick detailer on a few occasions. I am very pleased with the performance of Blackfire and the ease of use. This picture was taken right after I applied it back in November.
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Vette Ski (04-25-2019)
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Inferno,
Looks great, like the car looks wet. I just purchased the Blackfire sealant and will be doing it sometime in the near future.
I do have a question though. I have some swirls on my black GS. I do plan first on claying, then buffing with blackfire one step. Can I use the sealant after I buff with the Blackfire AIO then go directly to the sealant process ??
Thanks,
Rich
Looks great, like the car looks wet. I just purchased the Blackfire sealant and will be doing it sometime in the near future.
I do have a question though. I have some swirls on my black GS. I do plan first on claying, then buffing with blackfire one step. Can I use the sealant after I buff with the Blackfire AIO then go directly to the sealant process ??
Thanks,
Rich
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Inferno24 (04-27-2019)
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Yes you don't have to do anything else before spraying it on the paint.
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I thought because the sealant requires removal of dirt, wax coatings, etc with the AIO having a paint protection built in, it would affect the sealants ability to work.
Thank you !! ( so much to learn about detailing at my age is mind boggling < )
Rich
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Actually, you are correct, but I wouldn't worry about it. The spray sealant will be most durable when applied on clean paint with NO other sealants on the surface. That is because it can bond directly to the paint. However, most of these Si02 sprays contain other polymers in them that usually cross-link to the polymers in your AIO product. Think of the spray product as a sacrificial layer that will help lengthen the life of your base AIO application. Does that make sense?
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Inferno,
Looks great, like the car looks wet. I just purchased the Blackfire sealant and will be doing it sometime in the near future.
I do have a question though. I have some swirls on my black GS. I do plan first on claying, then buffing with blackfire one step. Can I use the sealant after I buff with the Blackfire AIO then go directly to the sealant process ??
Thanks,
Rich
Looks great, like the car looks wet. I just purchased the Blackfire sealant and will be doing it sometime in the near future.
I do have a question though. I have some swirls on my black GS. I do plan first on claying, then buffing with blackfire one step. Can I use the sealant after I buff with the Blackfire AIO then go directly to the sealant process ??
Thanks,
Rich
Last edited by Inferno24; 04-27-2019 at 10:08 AM.
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Actually, you are correct, but I wouldn't worry about it. The spray sealant will be most durable when applied on clean paint with NO other sealants on the surface. That is because it can bond directly to the paint. However, most of these Si02 sprays contain other polymers in them that usually cross-link to the polymers in your AIO product. Think of the spray product as a sacrificial layer that will help lengthen the life of your base AIO application. Does that make sense?
Thank you for for your insight !
Rich
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