Recent content by LarryS

Reviving an admittedly old thread. I, too, have been a long time user of Crystal Seal. Still have some, but bought BF SiO2 sealant when the Crystal Seal was replaced. Bought a new BMW X5 xDrive 50e a few days ago and decided to seal it today. Did one half of the rear hatch with the Crystal...

OK. Important question (for me at least). i just tried the Blackfire Pro Ceramic Black Edition on my brand new Arctic Blue Metallic BMW M440i convertible. I used the Blackfire paint prep first and used and the applicator that Mike Phillips used in this video on how to ceramic coat your car...

I have a virtually new BMW M240i convertible that I have been caring for using Blackfire SiO2 coating. I bought some Blackfire Pro Ceramic Black Edition and was wondering if I can apply that over the SiO2, or do I need to strip the paint with paint prep. I just used Pinnacle Natural Brilliance...

I think it likely that I used too much. I'm going to reapply today using less. Thinking about giving the car final buff with my orbital but I'm unsure about what pad to use and at what speed. If anyone wild like to chime in with advice it would be most welcome. LarryS

glen e and SWETM, Thanks for the advice. I'll put on another coat of the SiO2 tomorrow. Using less. I did use two towels to remove the SiO2 and I'll do that again tomorrow. LarryS

OK. The SiO2 has arrived and has been used on the X3. Not sure if it gave me better results than the Crystal Seal in terms of shine, but it does look good. Durability - time will tell I guess. One small niggle is that, despite buffing twice with good microfiber towels, it is a bit streaky...

Mike, Thanks very much for your response. The X3 is very clean. It's only about a week old and was carefully cleaned the day I brought it home. I plan on using a waterless wash (BF most likely) on it today and it will be garaged until I can put on the SiO2 (which is supposed to arrive...

Hi all, I have what I think is an easy question but I haven't really been able to answer it in my reading. I recently bought a 2018 BMW X3 M40i and wanted to protect the paint as I have with my previous new car purchases. The penultimate step in that process has been the use of Blackfire...

Used a very similar process on my 2014 Stingray and my 2016 WRX. So now trying to figure out how to clean/protect a new Phytonic Blue BMW X3 M40i. Looking at the new X3 next to the WRX in the garage, it's obvious that the time spent in the care of the WRX has paid off - the paint looks way...

Mike, Thanks for the response. I'll use the #7 wet as described and order some Pinnacle to top it off. Your response to the inquiry about the MGB says that the key word is "important". Keeping the original paint on my Corvette is very important to me. I've owned and cared for my L82 for...

Bill, Thanks. I'll use the #7 as suggested and I think I'll follow with the #26. LarryS

First post, although I've been reading this forum for quite some time. I've now read the initial article in this thread and all 15 pages of comments and, believe it or not, I still have questions about how to care for my 1975 Corvette. The car is always garaged, and covered, and the original...