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I got a smokin' deal on Black Label Synergy, is it really worth the money?
I just bought an Avalanche Gray Shelby GT350. I've kind of been obsessing about getting the car as swirl free, glossy and as protected as possible....it is my obtainable dream car after all. I've always wondered about Black Label Synergy, but didn't have the nuts to drop $200 on wax. Then the Memorial Day 20% of came up....and the $50 off Cyber Monday deal came up, so I bought it. I hav a bunch of Adam's products that I've used so far....I clay barred the entire car. The I used the Adam's Paint Correction Compund followed by their Paint Finishing Polish. I as looking for something to preserve the hard work, so for the time being, I put 2 coats of Adam's Paint Sealant on the car.
I ordered the Pinnacle Black Label Synergy because it was a great deal. I read it works really good on lighter colored cars, which helped me choose.
So now....
1.) is Pinnacle Black Label Synergy worth the money?
2.) do I have to strip the Adam's Paint Sealant to get the best results or can I just go right over it?
3.) should I have just gone with a ceramic coating like CQuartz or OPT Gloss?
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Re: I got a smokin' deal on Black Label Synergy, is it really worth the money?
1) No (not even on sale)
2)Yes
3)Yes
2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 2016 Pearl White Nissan Altima SR
2019 Nissan Rogue SL
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Re: I got a smokin' deal on Black Label Synergy, is it really worth the money?
1). It was obviously worth something to you because you bought it.
2). I would to get the best adherence
3). Depends on what you're looking for. Use what you bought and report back
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Re: I got a smokin' deal on Black Label Synergy, is it really worth the money?
The car is a garage queen...I'm looking for protection, but I was looking for the deepest, glossiest....just painted look. I've been looking a ceramic coatings, but they are semi-permanent....and I've read the give a "synthetic" look....kind of plasticy. I've always clayed, corrected, finish polished, sealed then waxed in the past,
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Re: I got a smokin' deal on Black Label Synergy, is it really worth the money?
2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 2016 Pearl White Nissan Altima SR
2019 Nissan Rogue SL
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Re: I got a smokin' deal on Black Label Synergy, is it really worth the money?
1. yes
2. no
2. no
Use what you have and enjoy it. The Synergy should work fine on top. Don't fret over what you should have done. Be happy with what you end up with. There is always something more optimal out there. You'll be forever discontent if you go unicorn hunting.
I had the same sort of thoughts when I bought Fuzion. Then I realized it is my car, it is my paint, it is my prep, it is my wax and whatever anyone else says doesn't really matter. More importantly, it is my money.
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Re: I got a smokin' deal on Black Label Synergy, is it really worth the money?
From the Black Label page, prep for Synergy:
The key to success with Black Label Synergy is a clean foundation. Just as you wouldn't paint a dirty wall, you shouldn't apply a wax to a dirty, contaminated vehicle. Start off by washing and drying the vehicle. Then, cover your hand with a plastic baggy and feel the paint. If it feels bumpy or gritty, then you must clay the surface using Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay. This step will make the paint silky smooth and ready for polishing.
You've already done that^^^^^^
Surface Prep Part II:
Black Label Surface Cleansing Polish is the next step.
This non-abrasive polish removes embedded dirt, road film, previously applied waxes, silicones, polishing oils, and virtually anything else that would prevent Synergy from bonding. Black Label Surface Cleansing Polish can be applied by hand or machine.
2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 2016 Pearl White Nissan Altima SR
2019 Nissan Rogue SL
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Re: I got a smokin' deal on Black Label Synergy, is it really worth the money?
1.)yes, it's super glossy and super durable as well as jmpressive cleaning ability
2.)yes if you want maximum synergy durability, no if you dont care too much about durability but it will still last over a month
3.) yes, I use them over my coating which start to degrade and it bring up the gloss, great beads and several months of durability. May be because Synergy is a true wax that really cross-link with ceramic particle.
Cust, I love your pic so much that I ran out to buy an expensive PA black wulfenite, for me it's look good but all other property is not worth at all. Triggers spray is bad for years and PA never care, durability and cleaning property is also worst for the price, lasting less than a week in daily mild rainfall.
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Re: I got a smokin' deal on Black Label Synergy, is it really worth the money?
The Synergy I received absolutely emaciated and swirled the heck out of my paint. For application I used the yellow foam pad applicator that they send with it which is the same as on the prodcuts page. It was not contaminated in any way.
My paint was pristine before Synergy:
And it was a swirled out mess after. Their is absolutely no doubt this was from the product. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. I took some synergy out of the can and rubbed it between my fingers until it began to heat up and I could clearly feel a grittiness to it.
Once bitten, twice shy as the saying goes. Anyone who wants me to try this particular pot of synergy out on their black car can come on by
I had to polish the entire hood out to fix the damage, I was glad I only tested it on the hood.
2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 2016 Pearl White Nissan Altima SR
2019 Nissan Rogue SL
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Re: I got a smokin' deal on Black Label Synergy, is it really worth the money?
Do you think you got a bad batch?
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