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BLACK LIGHT- HYBRID RADIANT FINISH (16 oz)

BLACK LIGHT BLACKLIGHT HYBRID RADIANT FINISH

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Blacklight Hybrid Radiant Finish Gloss Enhancer (16oz)

If you’re looking for a product that will add a tremendous amount of gloss and color enhancement to your paint, then look no further because Black Light has arrived. If you’re looking for a product to add a layer of protection from the elements, then Black Light is the go to gloss enhancer. Either way you use it, you will be extremely happy with how the paint looks…regardless of the color.

When you read into the product description, you kind of get the idea that it’s a gloss enhancer. Then as you read it again you may think it’s a sealant. Well you’d actually be correct on both fronts, so let’s call it a “gloss-enhancing sealant”.

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		The brain child of 3 years of research done by Chemical Guys Thailand in conjunction with Chemical Guys USA to developing a durable extremely vibrant Hybrid Finish that would deliver the maximum level of color vibrancy and optical brightness while withstanding the harsh and humid climates of Thailand and the vigorous testing of our OEM and professional users Black Light was originally released for sale only in Thailand as a 1 year case study... the results were amazing. In order to test products under various climates and conditions, a series of products were sent to the UK where further testing would be conducted on Black Light. To say the least, we were very happy with the results.

BLACK LIGHT Radiant Finish is crafted and formulated especially for car lovers who aim to achieve the smoothest, sharpest, wettest and brightest reflection possible. BLACK LIGHT is developed using a fully synthetic nano-blend formulation enriched with the highest available emulsion of gloss enhancers. By combining the finest blend of optical clarity gloss enhancers with Chemical Guys proprietary bi-blend technology BLACK LIGHT delivers a slick radiant finish unlike anything else.

Todd Cooperider part of the Detailed Image Ask A Pro Team, received a bottle of Chemical Guys Black Light while it was still in its testing stages. Todd wrote a detailed and extensive review of Black Light which can be viewed in its entirety at the bottom of the page. Todd also answered a few questions that any detailer novice or heavily experienced might have about Black Light Gloss Enhancer.

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Can it be applied by hand? Yes. For those who don’t own or use a D/A polisher, Black Light can easily be applied by hand with a simple foam applicator. Just remember that a little goes a long way.

Can you top it with a wax? Yes, you can! After about 30 minutes from when you’re finished wiping it down, you can top it if you like (not necessary, but you can if you want to). Black Light in my experience is very compatible with carnauba paste waxes, and I haven’t had any issues with bonding, smearing, etc. I’ve topped it with everything from Chemical Guys Hardcore XXX paste wax (one of the best waxes for the money!), to Pete’s 53, to E-Zyme and have had stellar results

What about pressure? This really depends on how you’re using it. If you’re using it post-polishing as a sealant, then just use light pressure at most. If you’re using it as an AIO, use light-to-medium pressure to allow the fine abrasives to work for you more.

What about curing time? Black Light only needs about 15 minutes to cure before you wipe it down. If you wish to apply a second coat (by hand works well), or if you want to top it with a wax, then give it another 30 minutes after wiping it down.

What about durability? Durability on these products depends on so many factors…how it was applied, how the surface was prepped, how the vehicle is maintained, what kind of shampoos are used, etc, etc. One person may see just 2 months while another will see 6. On my personal car I easily saw 4 months of protection, and it could have been longer but I always like to freshen it up before the protection slopes off. Unless you’re talking about a boutique paste wax that only lasts 3-4 weeks, I think the subject of durability is over-used and over-rated.

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Product Review: Chemical Guys Black Light

by Todd Cooperider

As a part of the Detailed Image Ask A Pro Team, I get the opportunity to try out a lot of different products long before they reach the market. The manufacturers look to us for everything from product development help to simple product feedback. Some of these products and opportunities are brilliant, some of them are “me-too”, and some need to go back to the lab for further refinement.

Rewind to over a year ago and I received a bottle of Black Light from Chemical Guys that had been in development for a while in their Thailand offices. I was told that it was designed to meet the harsh environmental conditions of Thailand, and should do extremely well in the North American market as well. It was being marketed as a gloss-enhancing sealant, so I figured that I would give it a try.

Chemical Guys Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish

Since I’ve worked with Black Light for so long, and have had discussions with the behind-the-scenes people in charge of designing this formula, I can tell you another use for this product that you won’t read on the label, or in other product reviews…it also makes a great All-In-One (cleaner, polish, sealant).

Black Light contains very fine abrasives in the formula to help clean and lightly polish the surface while it’s adding gloss and protection. So if your car (or customer’s car) is a bit needy, but a major paint correction detail isn’t on the menu or budget, then you can reach for an incredibly easy to use product like Black Light for the job. I’ve taken worn-out cars and given them a quick application of Black Light, and have been stunned by the difference that it made in such a short amount of time. And to further define “short amount of time”, I mean just 30 minutes with a D/A polisher! Not only will you get light correction and color/gloss enhancement, but you’re completing it with a layer of durable protection at the same time.

While I didn’t take any “before” photos of this Bentley, it had what you’d expect from a 5 year old car with soft paint…a lot of haze and wash-induced marring. While you may think that a vehicle of this caliber would be a prime candidate for a several thousand dollar full paint correction detail, we agreed simply to make it better without turning it into a show car. Once again in a short amount of time and very little effort, we made a major transformation by using Black Light, and the owner of the vehicle was absolutely thrilled with the results.

How to use Chemical Guys Black Light?

While some products are very particular about the application and / or removal process, Black Light is as easy to use as it gets, which is pretty standard from Chemical Guys. Personally, I don’t like working with products that are finicky or are difficult to use unless their results far outweigh the obstacles. So for me, the ease of use factor of Black Light immediately makes it a go-to product.

The preferred method for Black Light is with a dual-action polisher (D/A). Using a soft finishing pad (black or blue), put the speed on 3.5~4, and apply just a couple of pea-sized drops to the pad. Quickly spread it around with the machine on, and then slow down your arm movement a bit to work it in evenly. You don’t have to work it like you would a polish…you’re simply going over the area long enough to provide a cleaning of the paint and getting an even coverage. 2 small drops can do a working area of about a half of a door (a little goes a long way). It’s very similar to using Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze…goes on smooth, a little goes a long way, and there should be very little residue. If you see a lot of residue after your application, then you’ve used too much product.

Final Thoughts on Chemical Guys Black Light

As I said in my opening statement, I have been using Black Light for over a year now on just about every single car that has been detailed at the Esoteric studio. If I didn’t like it, I wouldn’t still be using it, right?

This product does so many things well that I couldn’t imagine dropping it from my arsenal (unless something better comes out of course). I use it as a final sealant, and I use it as an all-in-one product. I even have a pre-set starter package that I offer where Black Light is the featured AIO (for you detailers out there…that type of service with this product is where the big profit is…it’s not in the full correction jobs).

No one product is perfect for all types of paints and all conditions, and Black Light is no different. Because of the light abrasives in the formula, I have found a few finicky, ultra-soft paints where it would leave slight marring after finishing up a full correction detail. When using it as an all-in-one on neglected soft paint, this isn’t an issue. When working on perfected soft (dark) paints however, I’ve noticed slight marring (usually only seen under a bright LED light like the Brinkmann). This is not a deal-breaker by any means because these types of paints are rare.

In my professional opinion, Chemical Guys Black Light is one of the great products available out there in the market, and it most definitely gets my seal of approval!

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Todd Cooperider
Esoteric Auto Detail
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Directions / Use:

1. Washed using 1 cap full CG Glossworkz and 4 gallons warm water.

2. Black Light applied by hand, DA or rotary with Hex logic finishing pad red or black)

3. Left to dry for 15 min. and buffed off with MF.

For shine fanatics like us we recommend you continue to the following:

4. Apply 2nd coat of Black Light by hand.

5. Left to dry for 15 min.

6. Wipe down using CG Hybrid V7 Hi-Gloss sealant spray for wipe down and final finish.

Average Customer Review: Based on 8 reviewsWrite a review.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

Awesome!	April 25, 2012
Reviewer: Josh Hards from Topeka, KS United States

Used this on top of two coats of jet seal, finished with a whipe down of V7. My car has never looked so good! Black Light is easy to use and whipes off effortlessly. I'll deffinatly be buying more of this combo!

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

this certainly raises the bar.	April 10, 2012
Reviewer: Steven Johnston from United Kingdom

It’s not often I’m so impressed with a new product, but this certainly raises the bar. V7 is a very easy to use spray sealant, which gives fantastic protection and super shiny finish. Durability is 2nd to none. Spray on, Microfiber wipe over then wipe off, job done. It’s certainly my 1st choice after washing any vehicle. Great for keeping your vehicle paint topped up and protected.

Blacklight has to be 1 of the best products I’ve ever used. Easy to apply by hand or by rotary. Leaves an extremely smooth finish with a super wet look. It gives a great finish to all color types. If you’re looking for a looking for a super slick, smooth show polish which is equally at home for day to day use then I would recommend Blacklight. Find attached a few pics form today...Only on my iphone so aren’t that great.

Yours sincerely,
Steven Johnston UK

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

it was awesome!!	March 20, 2012
Reviewer: Marc M. from North Babylon, NY

My friend and I used the black light and butter wax on our cars this weekend, a BMW X5 and INFINITI G37 sport coupe, it was awesome!! Besides the deep color and shine it gave the cars, I was most impressed with the ease of use. It went on easy and removed easy!! Thanks again, I will buy these products again.

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Black Light is Lights Out to the Competition!	March 17, 2012
Reviewer: Spike from So. Florida

I have found the "Holy Grail, The Promised Land of Detailing"
I was in the Dark and I have found the Light. "BLACK LIGHT" THAT IS.......................

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Blacklight... Awesome	May 21, 2011
Reviewer: Philip M from NY

I tried this out on a mint 1995 S600 Coupe V12 in black. Clayed, #2 Polish, #1 Polish, P40 Polish, Blacklight with a gray pad and topped with 50/50 (by hand). The fact that the Blacklight is both a glaze and sealant saved me sometime obviously and the results were amazing. Another was an 11' Iridium Silver ML350. I washed, clayed, Blacklight with a gray pad and topped with Pete's 53'. I was pressed for time, so it worked. I still use EZ Creme or Glossworks Glaze and follow with M-Seal or Jet-Seal, but the Blacklight has it's place in the arsenal and will be used many times again. I continue no matter what to give a final wipe with V7 since it's inception

I tell this to many friends. The CG products you buy (need) depends on the type of vehicle(s). It also depends on how far you are willing to go to start with a "clean canvas" and how far you want to take the finished results. I have many CG products (exclusively now since I got rid of all the others) each one has it's specific use.

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