chinee
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So, I've been a BlackFire One Step fan for the past 5 years and my supply has been used up. I typically perform a paint correction annually on the cars and use Sonax BSD as a topper after every few washes. That combo has been fantastic for me. The only downside to that regimen is the BSD, too grabby on application, but I've continued using it since it is so hydrophobic, never seen anything like this before.
All In One - I'm in South Florida. Looking to use annually. Cars are garage kept, 2 are silver so hide imperfections easily. 3rd car is a dark blue GR 86, that is kept in a parking garage at college for now, still in Florida. Only gets washed every 6-8 weeks when my son visits. So he needs durable protection more so than the other 2 cars.
Topper - I used to like to apply the BSD after every other wash, but realized it was unnecessary, been applying on an as needed basis, when I think the performance starts to diminish, every 3rd or 4th wash. IMO the BSD is akin to a sealant and keeps the dirt, grime and contaminants away from the paint. With the GR86 at college, I've been applying the BSD after every other wash or so, afraid that I may may get build up if I use too often, especially on the dark color. I realy need durable protection on the GR.
I like availabilty and simplicity, with good, even better than average results. I've been considering GG Ceramic AIO or the Liquid Wax 3-in-1. But is there a robust topper for GG products? I like the simplicity and availability of Meguiars products, and they just work, but unsure of the durability. I used their simple Cleaner Wax for about 20 years before stepping up to BF. Reading a bit about Collinite and 3D... but I'm not sold... not sure why, but for some reason I'm running into the pause button on these.
So... recommendations? Something that will work comparably as my current regimen? Something that performs as well as the BSD but easier to apply? Or should I stick with my current process?
As I write this, I remembered that I took a video a couple of month ago when I washed the GR in January, looking back at it, the BSD was performing remarkably on this dirty car, except for the doors which were covered with road grime.
All In One - I'm in South Florida. Looking to use annually. Cars are garage kept, 2 are silver so hide imperfections easily. 3rd car is a dark blue GR 86, that is kept in a parking garage at college for now, still in Florida. Only gets washed every 6-8 weeks when my son visits. So he needs durable protection more so than the other 2 cars.
Topper - I used to like to apply the BSD after every other wash, but realized it was unnecessary, been applying on an as needed basis, when I think the performance starts to diminish, every 3rd or 4th wash. IMO the BSD is akin to a sealant and keeps the dirt, grime and contaminants away from the paint. With the GR86 at college, I've been applying the BSD after every other wash or so, afraid that I may may get build up if I use too often, especially on the dark color. I realy need durable protection on the GR.
I like availabilty and simplicity, with good, even better than average results. I've been considering GG Ceramic AIO or the Liquid Wax 3-in-1. But is there a robust topper for GG products? I like the simplicity and availability of Meguiars products, and they just work, but unsure of the durability. I used their simple Cleaner Wax for about 20 years before stepping up to BF. Reading a bit about Collinite and 3D... but I'm not sold... not sure why, but for some reason I'm running into the pause button on these.
So... recommendations? Something that will work comparably as my current regimen? Something that performs as well as the BSD but easier to apply? Or should I stick with my current process?
As I write this, I remembered that I took a video a couple of month ago when I washed the GR in January, looking back at it, the BSD was performing remarkably on this dirty car, except for the doors which were covered with road grime.
