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Last week during a 90+ degree 70%+humidity day, I was having a hell of a time removing the BFWD after approximately a 1 hr cure time (I normally let it cure MUCH longer). I wanted the leave it on longer, but decided against it since the thin coating that was already on the car was a living nightmare to remove (plus was on an insane time deadline from my client). I've never had an experience like this with BFWD, even on humid day. I'm working in my 2.5 car garage FWIW.
I'm thinking that next time I apply BFWD, I'm going to do it at night when temps/humidity levels are low and let it cure 24 hours like I normally do.
I'm glad this topic was brought up.
Last week during a 90+ degree 70%+humidity day, I was having a hell of a time removing the BFWD after approximately a 1 hr cure time (I normally let it cure MUCH longer). I wanted the leave it on longer, but decided against it since the thin coating that was already on the car was a living nightmare to remove (plus was on an insane time deadline from my client). I've never had an experience like this with BFWD, even on humid day. I'm working in my 2.5 car garage FWIW.
I'm thinking that next time I apply BFWD, I'm going to do it at night when temps/humidity levels are low and let it cure 24 hours like I normally do.
Last week during a 90+ degree 70%+humidity day, I was having a hell of a time removing the BFWD after approximately a 1 hr cure time (I normally let it cure MUCH longer). I wanted the leave it on longer, but decided against it since the thin coating that was already on the car was a living nightmare to remove (plus was on an insane time deadline from my client). I've never had an experience like this with BFWD, even on humid day. I'm working in my 2.5 car garage FWIW.
I'm thinking that next time I apply BFWD, I'm going to do it at night when temps/humidity levels are low and let it cure 24 hours like I normally do.
I'm glad this topic was brought up.
Last week during a 90+ degree 70%+humidity day, I was having a hell of a time removing the BFWD after approximately a 1 hr cure time (I normally let it cure MUCH longer). I wanted the leave it on longer, but decided against it since the thin coating that was already on the car was a living nightmare to remove (plus was on an insane time deadline from my client). I've never had an experience like this with BFWD, even on humid day. I'm working in my 2.5 car garage FWIW.
I'm thinking that next time I apply BFWD, I'm going to do it at night when temps/humidity levels are low and let it cure 24 hours like I normally do.
Last week during a 90+ degree 70%+humidity day, I was having a hell of a time removing the BFWD after approximately a 1 hr cure time (I normally let it cure MUCH longer). I wanted the leave it on longer, but decided against it since the thin coating that was already on the car was a living nightmare to remove (plus was on an insane time deadline from my client). I've never had an experience like this with BFWD, even on humid day. I'm working in my 2.5 car garage FWIW.
I'm thinking that next time I apply BFWD, I'm going to do it at night when temps/humidity levels are low and let it cure 24 hours like I normally do.
Rare,
Were you using a new bottle of BFWD? If so I'm wondering if you got a bad bottle. How are you applying it?
I just recently purchased a new vehicle, and was curious if i would gain anything from polishing a fresh straight from factory paint? The car has already been clayed it and am ready to seal and wax (Wolgang 3.0 & Pinnacle Souveran). Are some polishes less abraisve than others? Any recomendations or insight would be greatly appreaciated. 
. . . .'13 Plum Crazy Challenger (if it matters)
. . . .'13 Plum Crazy Challenger (if it matters)
I just recently purchased a new vehicle, and was curious if i would gain anything from polishing a fresh straight from factory paint? The car has already been clayed it and am ready to seal and wax (Wolgang 3.0 & Pinnacle Souveran). Are some polishes less abraisve than others? Any recomendations or insight would be greatly appreaciated.
. . . .'13 Plum Crazy Challenger (if it matters)
. . . .'13 Plum Crazy Challenger (if it matters)
IMO since the car is new, is the best time to correct the paint. Use proper washing and drying techniques and your car should look great for a long time. I bet that car is amazing, I love that color.
Polishes have different levels of abrasives. Depending on what condition paint is in and how hard/soft it is will dictate what polish and pad you use. I have no experience with newer Chrysler paint so I can't say if its hard or soft. Maybe Rare has some experience with this.
Last edited by LilJayV10; Jul 4, 2013 at 10:16 PM.
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newbie here i have a excursion here. that I normally use maguires products on. looking for something better, seen you guys talking about bfwd, Do you use something over the top of that if so what do you guys like to use
Which meguiars products are you using and for what? For some things they are some of the best. It just depends on which products.
It depends on the finish on the boat and its condition. If it's gel coat and it's really dried out you're going to have problems with it soaking up the oils in the polish. The marine products are made with this in mind. If it's in good shape but just a little scratched you would probably be alright to use the 105 and 205.
Curing and hazing are two way different things. You want the sealant to haze, do the finger swipe test, if it passes, then remove it. If it doesn't pass the swipe test, wait a little longer for it to haze over.
Curing is how long the sealant has sat on the paint AFTER being wiped off completely and without being exposed to any sort of water.
And I recall on average the cure time for BFWD for being topped is about 8 hours, from blackfire..
Follow the instructions very closely, it is very easy as long as the panels are properly cleaned and not to hot. I would do a panel then you buff it right off. Make sure there is no smudges in paint or anything, had a friend do that on his GTI and we had to go back after it was sealed in.