Black Label Synergy reviewed - Shine on a whole new level!!!!

[Todd@RUPES]

INTENSE!

That is the first word that pops into my head when I think about the Black Label Synergy.

INTENSE water beading.
INTENSE shine.
INTENSE protection.

Black Label Synergy combines Pinnacle's 20 years of premium-carnauba experience with Black Label's amazing, self-crystallizing, nano-glass ceramic coating technology to create a wax that that offers ALL of the aesthetic benefits of premium carnauba wax PLUS ALL of the protection, gloss and performance of a glass coating...

Surface Prep:

Pinnacle Black Label Synergy should be applied to the following surfaces:

• Paint that has cleansed with Black Label Surface Cleansing Polish or equivalent (surgically clean)
• Paint that has been sealed with Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Sealant
• Paint that has been coated with Pinnacle Black Label Coating or similar glass-based coating

You can apply Synergy on top regular paint sealants, BUT it will usually outlast the sealant foundation and compromise performance.


Application:

Simply wipe Synergy on in a thin, even and uniform coat. You can use straight lines, circles or any directional pattern you achieve. Make sure to a achieve thin, even coverage.

(note: Synergy should be applied to a cool surface, out of direct sunlight)



Allow haze to set for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the nano-glass particles to penetrate the paint (or previous coated surface) and form an inorganic/organic bond.

The residue will wipe away easily. Simply wipe off using a soft microfiber towel. Avoid excessive rubbing.

After application, do your best to prevent water exposure for a day and avoid washing for two days.


Protection:

Synergy provides all of the protective elements of a nano-glass ceramic coating including high levels of dirt shedding, UV protection and INTENSE water beading...

Appearance:

The term Synergy means to take the best of any component and make it even better. This couldn't be more true than when it comes to appearance of this amazing coating wax.

It provides the depth of shine and liquidity of a premium carnauba wax (think Pinnacle Souveran) but AMPS it up with the INTENSE gloss, brightness and color saturation of nano-glass coating.

Even though it provides amazing depth of shine, Synergy doesn't mute metallic flake, it enhances it!!!

Even in the shade, the depth of shine and enhanced flake give my Velocity Red Metallic Mazdaspeed an incredible shine. The paint actually looks vibrant, while the reflects shimmer under the surface.

The Mazdaspeed3 has been criticized for it's "smiley face" appearance, but in this case, it's clearly beaming because it is wearing the world's longest-lasting, more intense paste wax: Black Label Synergy.

As the director of development of BLACKFIRE, I can honestly say that Synergy takes car wax to a whole new level. While I love BLACKFIRE BlackICE (and prefer its different, liquid-ink look on black), Synergy takes that level of performance and makes it applicable to a full range of paint colors. It will be fun trying to top this.

 

[valleyrider]

So now the big question is will this be available in smaller sample sizes to purchase in the future? It's hard for me to justify expensive an expensive wax purchase when it's just my cars that I ever use them on.

If not then if someone in California buys some and wants to host a waxing party shoot me a pm and I'll be there!

 

[tropicsteve]

a little out of my budget, but "WOW" :drool:

 

[Justins00ss]

Wonder how it will look on my Torrid Red GTO compared to the Victoria's Concours Red wax? Might be on my future purchase list.

 

[AutopiaTech]

Excellent review Todd! :rockon

 

[Old Pirate]

" inorganic/organic bond " What does this mean Todd....( terms )

 

[Klock]

Can't wait to try it out! I agree with having a sample size available just for a tester. Great work, and thanks again Todd! :yourrock

 

[Klock]

" inorganic/organic bond " What does this mean Todd....( terms )

"Black Label Synergy combines Pinnacle's 20 years of premium-carnauba experience with Black Label's amazing, self-crystallizing, nano-glass ceramic coating technology to create a wax that that offers ALL of the aesthetic benefits of premium carnauba wax PLUS ALL of the protection, gloss and performance of a glass coating..."

The carnauba being the organic portion of the wax, and the nano-glass ceramic being the inorganic portion.

 

[Klock]

Sorry. When I posted that it was quick and I didn't look at who posted, nor did I read "Todd", and now I feel like a real tool because you obviously wanted Todd to answer. I don't mean to step on any toes.

 

[valleyrider]

"Black Label Synergy combines Pinnacle's 20 years of premium-carnauba experience with Black Label's amazing, self-crystallizing, nano-glass ceramic coating technology to create a wax that that offers ALL of the aesthetic benefits of premium carnauba wax PLUS ALL of the protection, gloss and performance of a glass coating..."

The carnauba being the organic portion of the wax, and the nano-glass ceramic being the inorganic portion.

Correct - In chemistry if its carbon based it's organic and if its not then its inorganic.

 

[Obi Dan Karnubi]

Damn they beat me to it was talking about this idea recently on one of my threads.

Looks interesting tho and wonder what's their claimed durability? Looks like epic water beading similar to Bouncers Blue Lagoon

 

[Todd@RUPES]

So now the big question is will this be available in smaller sample sizes to purchase in the future? It's hard for me to justify expensive an expensive wax purchase when it's just my cars that I ever use them on.

If not then if someone in California buys some and wants to host a waxing party shoot me a pm and I'll be there!

I have no idea about sizing/offering. The Pinnacle division does there thing and I do mine. However, if it does come in a smaller sample sizes, I will make sure we carry those at Autopia!

a little out of my budget, but "WOW" :drool:

Definately not cheap, but in the high-end wax market, it is an absolute bargain. This wax, by it's very nature of being the most technologically advanced carnauba on the market, will easily blow away waxes that cost 5-10k dollars.

Also, it applies thin (very hard texture), so you should easily achieve something like 40 coats per 5 ounce jar. Compare this to some products were the cost per applicaiton is 40 dollars and it only has a shelf life of 2 weeks (once opened) and Synergy is a winner.

Wonder how it will look on my Torrid Red GTO compared to the Victoria's Concours Red wax? Might be on my future purchase list.

I would love to see, and would encourage you to do, a shoot out!

Excellent review Todd! :rockon

Thanks Stig!

" inorganic/organic bond " What does this mean Todd....( terms )

Answered perfectly below. The synthetic and natural materials must bond together at the surface, this takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to occur.

Can't wait to try it out! I agree with having a sample size available just for a tester. Great work, and thanks again Todd! :yourrock

Thank you!

"Black Label Synergy combines Pinnacle's 20 years of premium-carnauba experience with Black Label's amazing, self-crystallizing, nano-glass ceramic coating technology to create a wax that that offers ALL of the aesthetic benefits of premium carnauba wax PLUS ALL of the protection, gloss and performance of a glass coating..."

The carnauba being the organic portion of the wax, and the nano-glass ceramic being the inorganic portion.

Exactly!

Correct - In chemistry if its carbon based it's organic and if its not then its inorganic.

:bigups:bigups

Damn they beat me to it was talking about this idea recently on one of my threads.

Looks interesting tho and wonder what's their claimed durability? Looks like epic water beading similar to Bouncers Blue Lagoon

Durability is conservatively estimated at 6 months, based on a half-life of about 4 months. This would be for a daily driver, exposed to Florida's tropical climate, while sitting outside 90% of the time. Garage kept cars and milder climates will experience much longer durability.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Sorry. When I posted that it was quick and I didn't look at who posted, nor did I read "Todd", and now I feel like a real tool because you obviously wanted Todd to answer. I don't mean to step on any toes.

No way!!! This is AutopiaForums... we check any and all ego at the door and discuss one of life's guilty pleasures.. car waxes!!! Your answer was spot on and excellent! :bigups

 

[Justins00ss]

I would love to see, and would encourage you to do, a shoot out!


I might just have to do that. I am planning on doing a sand and buff on the GTO to remove that unsightly factory orange peel and was considering coating it afterwards. Maybe I will try out the synergy instead. Thanks for the great write up. If I decide to go ahead with it I will try to document the process. Seeing as my car serves as a daily here in Florida and is garage kept I think the longevity will be great.

 

[512detail]

Awesome review. I am excited to pick this up once I can afford it. How long is that $10 gift card good for? lol

Just what type of shelf life does this wax have once opened? I might have missed that reading through this thread due to my excitement for this product.

 

[RaysWay]

Awesome review. I am excited to pick this up once I can afford it. How long is that $10 gift card good for? lol

Any merchandise credit or reward points do not expire.

 

[cleanmycorolla]

This is one wax that needs a panel pot size for people to try.....like BlackICE, had I not got a chance to try it, I'd have never wanted it so bad.

BTW BlackICE is awesome, pretty tough for Synergy to beat that IMO. BlackICE is amazing.

Todd as always, excellent write up!

 

[Todd@RUPES]

I would love to see, and would encourage you to do, a shoot out!


I might just have to do that. I am planning on doing a sand and buff on the GTO to remove that unsightly factory orange peel and was considering coating it afterwards. Maybe I will try out the synergy instead. Thanks for the great write up. If I decide to go ahead with it I will try to document the process. Seeing as my car serves as a daily here in Florida and is garage kept I think the longevity will be great.

Give me a call when you are ready to order and I'll take care of you

This is one wax that needs a panel pot size for people to try.....like BlackICE, had I not got a chance to try it, I'd have never wanted it so bad.

BTW BlackICE is awesome, pretty tough for Synergy to beat that IMO. BlackICE is amazing.

Todd as always, excellent write up!

Thank you!!!

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Just what type of shelf life does this wax have once opened? I might have missed that reading through this thread due to my excitement for this product.

Shelf life hasn't been estabilshed, but it will be considerably longer than a pure coating. The carnauba wax actually does an excellent job of making the nano-glass ceramic particles stable and preventing oxygen exposure. I would guess (and I'm just guessing) that it should be in the 3-5 year range.

 

[The Guz]

Nice review. Looks like another winner for the black label line.

By the way nice presentation at detailfest. I caught it on the live stream.