Right now I use blackfire wet Damond and have been happy with its light swirl filling properties as well as the durability. I'm reading now about this additional cat. of LSP which are ceramic/nano and last much longer. I'm wondering if I would get the same swirl filling properties with something like cquartz?
Cquartz versus sealant for filling swirls
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Setec Astronomy
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Remove swirls first, then top with a coating.
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What exact Blackfire Wet Diamond product are you referring to? I'm interested in a product that fills and also has good durability. I checked AGO and none of the Blackfire Wet Diamond products seem to fit the description you're talking about?
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Most sealants and waxes will fill to some degree.
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Not enough... I'm looking for a product that Really fills.
Something comparable to this. [5 applications of Megs #7 w/LC Blue Finessing Pad]
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... But with the durability of a sealant. I'm not interested in a AIO that corrects as I'd be using it on daily drivers that are likely going to return to getting swirled up again.
I have Megs D151 but it's durability is weak.. People seem to love HD Speed, but it seems like it actually corrects paint which is a major turnoff for me.
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CQUK, especially when topped with Reload, has pretty incredible swirl-filling properties. I've got some 50/50 shots floating around somewhere on my HDD of just bare paint vs Reload (no CQ applied) and the darkening/filling effect is rather striking.
With that being said... ideally you will clay and polish the surface before applying CQuartz. This is mainly important to make sure the surface is contaminate-free, defect-free and to ensure proper bonding of the coating.
With that being said... ideally you will clay and polish the surface before applying CQuartz. This is mainly important to make sure the surface is contaminate-free, defect-free and to ensure proper bonding of the coating.
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The sealant: BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection, paint sealant, synthetic sealant, blackfire sealant
I've been very happy with it, I find it does a good job of filling swirls bu
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Please post pics if possible, thanks
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Looks great. What's your preferred method of application? Spray on, wipe off? Spray onto a foam/microfiber applicator? Or?
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I just remembered I have an unopened bottle of Griots Boss Finishing Sealant that I have yet to try...
But that Blackfire Wet Diamond sounds like great stuff. I wish people would mention products like this more often. 1st time I've heard of it.
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I like to apply it with a damp microfiber and then buff off with a dry microfiber. That's all I did for the picture. Took like 10 seconds to apply it.
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You might wanna read some more about the reload. I got in deep last night with my research and there are mixed reviews. Seems like it's either love it or hate it. Amazing results are possible, but it sounds like it also can streak pretty bad and can end up taking some time to perfect on each vehicle. Prob not the best for production minded folks. That's what I gathered anyway.
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This got some good reviews awhile back. I've not used it myself.
Poorboy’s World Black Hole Show Glaze for Dark Vehicles 32 oz.
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I have Reload.
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I haven't had any problems with it streaking so far.. I just haven't had the chance to apply it to a car with swirls because none of the cars here at home have any. Lol.
And no, I wouldn't be foolish enough to waste Reload on someone else's daily driver unless they were paying the proper price for it.
I should be more excited about the Griots Boss Finishing Sealant, for all I know it's sweet.. Won't know till I try it. Up until now my options have been D151 topped with D156. I've heard the new Megs Mirror Bright Polishing Wax is an AIO with durability nearing Megs Ultimate Wax.
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There was a bad batch in 2014 which is probably where most of the poor reviews came from. Reload is environment dependent, similar to temp/humidity needs of a coating. Probably not the best for production environments is right. But for enthusiasts and high end services it fits in perfectly.
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Up to 6 months durability.
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To add:
(Taken From CQUK's Product Description)
Features:
•Protection and gloss comparable or better than our competitors "professsional coatings" but easy to use for all detailers
•CQUK has 70% SiO2 with 99.9% purity!
•Extremely deep, rich Gloss
•Easy maintenace with "self cleaning" properties (Stays cleaner than waxes, sealants and other coatings)
•Resistance to Wash Induced Marring
•Average thickness of Cquartz UK layer is between 1 µm ~2 µm per layer
•Minor swirl filling abilities
•Repels water, oils, dirt, and contaminants
•Protection from UV rays
•Resists stains, bird droppings, water spots, and traffic film
•Great value with Reload Included
•Resists extremely high temperatures. Feel free to coat engine components, etc that correspond to the materials shown.
•Ultra hard CQuartz UK contains ceramic nano particles found within glass, the result is a highly reflective, transparent layer.
•Can also be layered: Allow 1 hour minimum wait time after buffing to allow cure before applying another coat.
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Bob