What is Chemical Guys' Black Light shampoo?

Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish Car Wash is a car shampoo specially formulated for black and dark-colored bodywork. It combines synthetic lubricants, surfactants and gloss agents to remove dirt while limiting the risk of scratches. AGM Vision offers it in a 473 ml bottle.

Why use a shampoo dedicated to black cars?

A dark paint reflects light instead of diffusing it, which makes micro-scratches and swirls much more visible than on a light shade. A highly lubricating shampoo reduces friction from the mitt on the clear coat and therefore preserves the appearance of the bodywork, wash after wash.

What is the difference between Black Light and a classic car shampoo?

A classic shampoo focuses on cleaning power, whereas Black Light adds gloss agents and polymers that enhance the depth and clarity of dark shades. Its formula is also designed not to strip the wax or sealant already present on the paint.

What dosage of Black Light for a bucket wash?

The manufacturer recommends 30 to 90 ml of product for a 19-liter bucket of water, dosing toward the higher end when the vehicle is very dirty. Then wash panel by panel, from top to bottom, with a microfiber chenille wash mitt and the two-bucket method.

Can Black Light be used with a foam cannon?

Yes, Chemical Guys recommends 30 to 90 ml of Black Light in a tank of about 1 liter, topped up with water. The foam settles from bottom to top, acts for a few moments without drying, then is rinsed with clean water; a Big Mouth foam cannon is perfectly suited for this use.

Does Black Light shampoo remove wax from the bodywork?

No, the formula is designed to preserve the wax and sealants already applied to the vehicle. You can therefore use it for routine maintenance between two applications of a protection such as the Black Wax Chemical Guys wax, then dry with a Woolly Mammoth drying microfiber.

Shampoo for black cars Black Light Chemical Guys 473 ml

Name: Shampoo for black cars Black Light Chemical Guys
Brand: Chemical Guys
SKU: 1552
Price: 18.29 EUR
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Black Light Car Wash by Chemical Guys is a car shampoo formulated for black bodywork and dark shades. Its rich foam with synthetic lubricants lifts dirt while limiting scratches and revives the depth of the clear coat. In a 473 ml bottle

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Black Light Chemical Guys Shampoo: the shine of black bodywork

The Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish Car Wash from Chemical Guys is a car shampoo designed for black vehicles and dark shades, the ones that reveal the slightest micro-scratch. Its formula combines synthetic lubricants, powerful surfactants, and gloss agents to lift dirt without attacking the clear coat and restore depth to the paint. The 473 ml bottle is suitable for both hand washing with a bucket and foam washing.

Why dark bodywork requires a dedicated shampoo

On black paint, midnight blue, or anthracite gray, light reflects without being diffused: micro-scratches and swirls caused by poorly controlled washing become immediately visible. Black Light addresses this problem by focusing on lubrication. The foam envelops dirt particles and makes them glide along the mitt rather than rolling them over the clear coat, which limits the risk of marring during washing.

What the formula contains

Synthetic lubricants : they create a slick film between the mitt and the paint to reduce friction.
High-performance surfactants : they lift dust, road residue, and greasy films without scrubbing.
Gloss agents and polymers : they enhance the depth, clarity, and reflective power of dark shades.
Protection-friendly formula : it is designed not to strip the wax or sealant already applied to the bodywork.

Compatible surfaces

The shampoo is used on paint, glass, plastics, rubber, stainless steel, aluminum, and metal parts. It is therefore suitable for washing the entire vehicle, including bumpers and seals, without having to change products along the way.

Who this shampoo is for

Black Light is aimed at the owner of a dark-colored car who washes their vehicle themselves and seeks to preserve the appearance of the clear coat, wash after wash. It fits into a classic routine: washing with the two-bucket method with a chenille microfiber wash mitt, drying with a Woolly Mammoth drying microfiber, then applying a protection if necessary.

Instructions for use of Black Light Chemical Guys shampoo

Black Light is used diluted in water, never undiluted on the bodywork. The dosage varies depending on the method chosen and the vehicle’s level of dirt. Always work in the shade, on cool bodywork, and rinse thoroughly before starting.

Bucket wash

Shake the bottle before use.
Pour 30 to 90 ml of Black Light into a 19-liter bucket of water, dosing toward the higher end if the vehicle is very dirty.
First rinse the vehicle with clean water to remove abrasive particles.
Wash panel by panel, from top to bottom, with a clean mitt and the two-bucket method.
Rinse with clean water, then dry immediately with a drying microfiber to avoid limescale marks.

Foam cannon wash

Pour 30 to 90 ml of Black Light into the approximately 1-liter reservoir of the Big Mouth foam cannon, then top up with water.
Cover the vehicle with foam from bottom to top and let it dwell for a few moments, without letting it dry.
Run the mitt over the most marked areas, then rinse with clean water and dry.

Precautions

Do not let the product dry on the bodywork and avoid washing in direct sunlight. Keep the bottle closed, out of reach of children, and rinse with water in case of contact with the eyes. The manufacturer indicates, under California Proposition 65, the presence of acetaldehyde and sulfur dioxide in the formula.

Good to know

At the recommended dosages, a 473 ml bottle covers several complete washes. The formula is designed not to remove the wax or sealant in place, which makes it possible to space out applications of a protection such as the Black Wax Chemical Guys wax.