SON1C Synopsis 36 : Blackfire - Total Eclipse Tire Gel Review and Durability Tested

[SON1C]

Blackfire Total Eclipse Tire gel comes in at 19.99 for a 16 oz bottle and I'm on track to get 6-8 applications out of 2 ounces, so say that's roughly 56 applications out of a full size bottle equating to another rough 36 cents per application.

This product smells amazing for the record, its not a strong smell but its a great one.

Applied to my vehicle with a general microfiber using on my cowl and tires
It's pretty runny -- it will run off of your applicator if you are not paying attention, however it's water based.. so this makes sense, however you've been warned!

It goes decently far, and I'm a fan of the finish with one coat, it produces a nice rich satin look

However it isn't super durable, I had some spirited driving on the way to take these pictures and I had worn some of the dressing off.. I've never really noticed this issue with other dressings before, so take it for what it is however you can see it on the back right tire in this picture

Now this is where this dressing really let me down

couple days later w/ dew etc I noticed this on my cowl
this happened on the tires as well but not nearly as drastic as this

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Overall I'd say its a quality product, its more of a garage kept / show car product, it hasn't seemed rugged enough to hold up to vehicles kept outdoors and daily driven. If you're interested in it I'd pickup the sample size personally before going in on the full size. Personally I always end up reaching for my Eco Touch Tire Shine for tire and trim application as it has great ease of use, durability, performance, and cost.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...touch-premium-car-care-tire-shine-review.html

Thanks for viewing! :xyxthumbs:
Have I ever told you I wish my mustang was black, sometimes

 

[Rayaz]

Thanks for taking the time to write this up. I will probably stick with my Pearl (matte sheen, good durability) or Chemical Guys G6 ( super shine, good durability). If I hadn't read this, I would have bought some to add to my extensive collection of 1 use wonders. The cowl was pretty telling and disappointing. Hey, the paint still looks awesome!

 

[Sicoupe]

Thanks for sharing! I think I will try the ECO TIRE SHINE since you approve of it

 

[WRXINXS]

Sonic,

Will two coats of the ecotouch provide more shine? I know in your review you said one coat gives a satin look.

What do you think of the eco-touch spray wax?

 

[SON1C]

Thanks for taking the time to write this up. I will probably stick with my Pearl (matte sheen, good durability) or Chemical Guys G6 ( super shine, good durability). If I hadn't read this, I would have bought some to add to my extensive collection of 1 use wonders. The cowl was pretty telling and disappointing. Hey, the paint still looks awesome!

thanks for taking the time to view it!
yeah i've always heard good thinks about perl? I have G6 as well but its not as durable as I'd prefer, what kind of durability are you getting out of it? I haven't used it in months maybe it's time to revisit it, lol I have plenty of those unfortunately!
lol thanks

Thanks for sharing! I think I will try the ECO TIRE SHINE since you approve of it

thanks for viewing!
yeah I highly recommend that product, its my favorite thus far

Sonic,

Will two coats of the ecotouch provide more shine? I know in your review you said one coat gives a satin look.

What do you think of the eco-touch spray wax?

you know thats a great question, I'm so in love with the look it gives with one coat I have never layered another, however I would imagine it would bump up the gloss I can give it a shot on one of my next details and report back to you
I love the spray wax, I have a review on it I just need to put together, it leaves the paint slicker than many of my high dollar nuba waxes do.. I even demo'd it several days ago and they were blown away by the slickness, it also goes far and provides a quality look

 

[cleanmycorolla]

I have always been a fan of Megs Endurance Tire Gel, no sling, great look, and really lasts. However all BF products catch my eye, and this is one that def has so I think it's time I try it out.

Nice write up

 

[Evan.J]

Thanks for the review SON1C. Always a pleasure reading your write ups

 

[SON1C]

I have always been a fan of Megs Endurance Tire Gel, no sling, great look, and really lasts. However all BF products catch my eye, and this is one that def has so I think it's time I try it out.

Nice write up

I always hear good things about that product, hopefully I can try it out sometime, if you pick it up report back as I'd like to hear your thoughts on it

thanks!

 

[SON1C]

Thanks for the review SON1C. Always a pleasure reading your write ups

Thanks for viewing! glad you enjoy them and I appreciate feedback like this :xyxthumbs:

 

[07gtcs]

I personally have had no issues with this and feel that it has good durability and is far from what I would call runny. To each his own and thank goodness for AG and all the choices one has for each product.

 

[AntC]

I like the DP tire gel, it works great and last a long time, and you can choose how you want it to look, 1 coat is a sharp matte finish, 2 coats is a glossy shine

 

[Sicoupe]

^ thanks for posting that info AntC, I got some of the DP tire gel sample to try

 

[SON1C]

I personally have had no issues with this and feel that it has good durability and is far from what I would call runny. To each his own and thank goodness for AG and all the choices one has for each product.

durability isn't bad but I won't be buying another bottle, ymmv

 

[SON1C]

I like the DP tire gel, it works great and last a long time, and you can choose how you want it to look, 1 coat is a sharp matte finish, 2 coats is a glossy shine

a lot of people speak highly of that on here, perhaps I need to pickup a sample!

^ thanks for posting that info AntC, I got some of the DP tire gel sample to try

have you tried it yet sicoupe?

 

[BluHeaven]

I've had massive problems with this and have yet to try something that doesn't make the cowl look like this after a day or two. But then I haven't really tried a whole lot and it's been a while and there are lots of new products out.

Any recommendations for something that looks good and lasts a long time?

However it isn't super durable, I had some spirited driving on the way to take these pictures and I had worn some of the dressing off.. I've never really noticed this issue with other dressings before, so take it for what it is however you can see it on the back right tire in this picture


Now this is where this dressing really let me down

couple days later w/ dew etc I noticed this on my cowl
this happened on the tires as well but not nearly as drastic as this

 

[SON1C]

I've had massive problems with this and have yet to try something that doesn't make the cowl look like this after a day or two. But then I haven't really tried a whole lot and it's been a while and there are lots of new products out.

Any recommendations for something that looks good and lasts a long time?

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...touch-premium-car-care-tire-shine-review.html
this has been the best for me thus far, however I have several items I need to put to the test I have high hopes for cg forever black trim gel and tuffshine black restore

so I'd recommend eco touch tire shine for a good tire and trim gel that has good durability 2-4 weeks depending conditions -- mines dd outdoors 247

 

[SON1C]

Just an update was at my buddy's earlier, bf tire gel was holding up well on his ride, however ~10 miles a day for ~2 weeks w/ garage kept, he was a fan of it :xyxthumbs: