:: Pinnacle Black Onyx ::

[CM8 6MT]

Whats up dudes, CM8 here with my last review of the year. That's right, I will explain the details & have something I want to say at the end of this review, so bear with me gentlemen.

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The Product
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I just want to say this product is FREAKING awesome. I've had this product for a while, I just haven't got to reviewing it. So what does this product have to offer? According to AG...

Water Based: The water-based formula will not leach out antiozonants or the natural UV absorbers in your tires. This preserves both the look and durability of your tires.

Variable Shine: The amount of gloss provided by Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing is adjustable to meet your needs. If you prefer a low gloss, natural looking appearance simply apply one coat. If you want more shine then apply 2-3 coats allowing 15-20 minutes between coats to allow dressing to bond and set-up.

No Sling Formula: Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing dries to the touch and will not sling! Even if you apply it a little too thick, you can count on it sticking to your tires. The only thing that sticks is the shine.

All of the above mentioned statements are indeed true & tested myself. I have tried MANY different "tire shine" products and never found one that suited my needs. I didn't want that GREASY look that most OTC tire products give. Sure, they last a very long time, some have lasted me over 3 weeks. Though I cant understand why would you want your tire shine to last that long anyway, when your car will get dirty in about a week if its a daily driver? I also love how this product does not sling, smells GREAT (like mango), and a little goes a very long way.

The Application

I want to cut to the chase so I washed my tires. We all know how a dirty tire/wheel looks like, so I didn't bother with before pics for this review. Below is a squeaky clean tire..
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I cleaned it with Meguiars All Wheel Cleaner and a brush. You can see the tire is clean, but due to normal wear & tear the tire looks dull. I applied Black Onyx with an Eagle One applicator..
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As you can see, the results are AWESOME in my opinion. I love this look, rich black with a nice sheen to it. Not greasy, not over glossy. When you bought new tires for your car, did they look greasy? No, so why would you want them to look like that. This is the exact statement I said to one of my clients, he now prefers Black Onyx on his tires every time he comes in for his weekly wash.

Final Thoughts

At around $20 bucks for a 16oz bottle, this stuff is definitely pricey when you compare it to the OTC stuff available, although product vs product there is no comparison to Black Onyx. More often that not, many products come to criticism from many sides on AG because lets face it, most members on AG are weekend warriors. Then there are the business owners. This might not be the most "cost" effective product on the market, but for my personal car I will not use any other product. I highly recommend you try Pinnacle Black Onyx tire dressing.

And now....

Why my last review for the year? As many of you are already aware, I enlisted in the U.S Army and will be shipping soon. I enlisted as a 15R Attack Helicopter Repairer, I will be working on the AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter. I will be going in as a Private First Class, and hope to one day rank up to a Warrant Officer to fly this baby, and wreck havoc on the enemy. :props:
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So farewell gents, I will see you guys when I come back and wont be back in the detail game until next year. I want to say thanks to the following people:

*PapaSmurf

This active duty Navy veteran has provided me helpful tips for my entrance into the service, big thanks Caleb.

*Psynx

Big thanks to Psynx for guiding me through my training, with his MMA experience.

I also want to point the 3 members that have the biggest influence on me, and set the EXAMPLE for others to follow. They are true professionals in every sense.

*Marc08EX
*Smack
*PureShine

These guys are true Experts. They don't just talk about detailing, they are out there doing it and showing their work as well. Something I try to follow as much as possible. For the record, 2 of those members are not even Meguiars fans, just goes to show that product preference means 0 when it comes down to respect. My professional detail career began when I started following the great Marc08EX back in 2008 on the MOL forums. Hes a very modest guy, but I think people don't give him the credit he truly deserves.

Thanks to Auto Geek for having THE best customer service on the market, and a great forum. Not only do I want to come back as a Soldier, but I want to come back and upgrade my current line of polishes to include the entire Menzerna line. The guys that currently dont like me, LoL you guys are going to LOVE me when I come back. I mastered Meguiars SMAT polishes, DAT polishes will be another hammer in my tool set ;).

I will leave you guys with the write ups & reviews that I have written since being a member here, see you guys soon!

Write ups

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/59393-maximize-your-product-s-full-potential.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/59771-polishing-interior-trim-w-menzerna.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/61683-working-soft-paint.html

Reviews

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/59595-review-wolfgang-dgps-3-0-a.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/59765-review-wolfgang-polishing-pad-rejuvenator.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/61481-meguiars-ultimate-protectant.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/61125-mother-s-leathertech.html

[cleanmycorolla]

hey, man, first thanks for your service, but please come back safe! great review, but that aside, be well and safe good bud, you will be missed. but do check in on the forums or something if you can!

[Chris's FX4]

Sad to see you go man, will miss reading your posts on here. Best of luck to you and thanks for you service on AGO, and the service you will be providing for our country in the future.:props:

Oh, and another nice review BTW!

[psynx]

You still got 2 weeks guey too soon

[john b]

your a good man

[jdmj0]

Dang, I KNEW I should have added this to my Pinnacle order! Oh well, next time :P

And thanks for enlisting! I wish you all the best in the immediate future as well as your long-term goals.

Looking forward to having you come back and share your stories!

[mwoolfso]

Thank you, good luck and hope to see you back here really soon!

[JSou]

Aaron, all the best and my prayers will go out to you and the rest of our soldiers out there. Stay safe and have fun. Thanks for enlisting.

[GS2011]

Thanks for the review, and for your service. Be safe.

[Iron400]

Thanks for your service bro! Stay safe!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Another well written article Aaron. Fantastic job.

Hey buddy if you ever need anything I am just a pm away as well as others. I want to wish you good luck in your future endeavors and stay strong. Don't forget about us here on the Geek.


Take care good sir
-Mike

[WRXINXS]

Aaron nice review! I will miss your posts/reviews/advise. My favorite write-up was "Maximizing your product's full potential". Shows just what 205 is capable of and the after pics of that red paint was stunning.

Be safe, have fun!

[Marc08EX]

First of all, I would just like to say THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! That is indeed a truly selfless gesture. I hope you stay safe over there! Maybe you can bring some detailing products to shine the Apache you're working on. That'll be the detailing project of the year!!! Please post photos of that bad boy!

Great review as always, Aaron!!! I really enjoy reading your articles and looking at the pictures showing how the product works. In addition, I love the graphics you show. Thanks for taking time in doing this. 2 questions. Did it dry to the touch without the need to wipe it with a MF towel afterwards? Did it sling? If it dried to the touch and did not sling as advertised then it's truly a winner IMO.

Man, I didn't know I had a stalker since 2008!! Just kidding man. :D :D :D Seriously though, you're just as good, if not better than me man. I'm just a normal guy who loves detailing and making my ride look its best. You're giving me way too much credit hahaha! But thanks man. I sincerely appreciate it and if I can help with anything, please don't hesitate to ask. If anyone is an expert, it'll be psynx with all the training he's been through and learning from 3 best detailers in the industry.

Again, THANK YOU so much for your service. I hope you stay safe and kick your enemy's ass (whoever it may be).

[BucboyInPa]

I appreciate you for enlisting,and please be safe.

[quiksilver_ben3]

:xyxthumbs:Good luck! Will miss your write ups, they are my favorite to read.