Product Review: Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing

TroyScherer

TroyScherer

Ummm.... Ya.....

Product Review: Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing




Product Description / Claims:
Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing is water-based as opposed to solvent 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. Another benefit of a water-based formula is that it dries to the touch. Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing does not leave a greasy, slippery finish on tires.
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. Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing is the most versatile tire shine spray and can provide the look to suit anyone’s needs!
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!

Features:
  • Water-based formula dries to the touch
  • Will not attract dirt or dust
  • Non-sling formula
  • Variable shine depending on number of coats applied
  • Pleasant fragrance - no chemical smell





Product Details:
Packaging: Typical Black Pinnacle Bottle with Sprayer
Directions: Clearly Stated
Color: Light Yellow
Scent: Tropical (Mango???)
Pricing: $19.99 @ 16oz / $39.99 @ 64oz / $59.99 @ 1Gal
​



Directions:
1. Always work on a cool surface in the shade
2. Tires should be washed, clean and dry before application
3. Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing can be sprayed directly onto the tire or onto an applicator first. If your vehicle has low-profile tires, we recommend spraying directly onto a tire swipe or applicator pad and wiping onto tire. This avoids any unwanted overspray.
4. Wait 15-20 minutes between additional coats.
​



Warnings or Precautions:
  • Keep out of reach of Children
  • Harmful If Swallowed



Testing:
  • The tire was cleaned with Pinnacle APC @ 5:1 then dried with a MasterBlaster.
  • I primed a yellow foam applicator with 2 sprays and applied the dressing to the tire. (I probably could get away with 1 spray)
  • Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing was allowed to dry for 10 minutes then it was very lightly buffed to remove any extra residue.


    Applied 50/50 with Tape
    ​


    Applied 50/50
    ​




    Comparison Testing:
    For a comparison I decided to use my current choice for tire gel Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel. I applied a small amount to my dedicated applicator and then rubbed it into the tire. It was allowed to dry for 10 minutes then it was very lightly buffed to remove any extra residue.


    Applied 50/50





    ​



    Pros:
    1. Great Scent
    2. Darkens Tires Nicely
    3. None Greasy
    4. Easy to use
    ​



    Cons:
    1. None at this time
    ​



    Questions:
    1. Durability
    ​



    Final Thought / Summary:
    Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing is a great smelling product for your special car that you want to take extra special care of. If you like spray on dressing this may be for you. When compared to the Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel, the Pinnacle offering seems much less greasy. Based on personal observation I think that they both darkened the same. Based on that I really believe it will depend on if you prefer gel or spray tire dressing.
    ​
  • ​
 
Excellent review Troy, was that just one coat.

Gotta paint the caliper man:inspector:... My TL caliper is rusted out black caliper paint did wonders.
 
Jsmooth said:
Nice review!
Click to expand...


Thanks





dd1101 said:
Excellent review Troy, was that just one coat.

Gotta paint the caliper man:inspector:... My TL caliper is rusted out black caliper paint did wonders.
Click to expand...


Thank you.

Ya, I know. I meant to. I actually just had to replace both front calipers as they went bad on me. And I haven't had the time to get them yet.




mjlinane said:
Great review, Troy!
Click to expand...


Thanks Mike.





dc52nv said:
Nice review. Which model Acura was the test subject?
Click to expand...


Thanks.

'04 Acura RSX TypeS.
 
Pats300zx said:
Great review Troy !
Click to expand...


Thanks Pat.




GearHead_1 said:
Enjoyed the review.
Click to expand...


Glad you liked it.





Bunky said:
Thanks for the review.
Click to expand...


Not a problem Al.





dc52nv said:
What a great car. I also had an RSX-S. Mine was a PWP though. Its been 6 years and I still miss it.
Click to expand...


Although I am looking at the new VW Golf R, I still love this car and don't want to get rid of it. IMO it was truly a shame when Acura ended its production.





ihaveacamaro said:
Was that just one coat?

Great review!
Click to expand...


Thanks.

Yes that is only 1 coat. I usually only do 1 coat of tire dressing. Any more seems to be a waste.
 
Is it a watery or a thick gel spray? Megs hyper dressing vs OPT tire shine is what I am referring to if you have used those.
 
classofshine said:
Is it a watery or a thick gel spray? Megs hyper dressing vs OPT tire shine is what I am referring to if you have used those.
Click to expand...


I don't have either of those to compare it to. But it is a thinner liquid. I would not consider it a gel at all. When sprayed directly onto the applicator though it applied very easily.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top