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Sonax PROFILINE Leather Cleaner, All-Purpose Cleaner Foam and PlasticCare with Sonax XTREME Ceramic Active Shampoo on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Wash. XTREME Ceramic Active Shampoo uses SONAX's Si-Carbon technology, XTREME Shampoo 2-in-1 is a wash-and-dry concentrate, and XTREME RichFoam Shampoo and PROFILINE Actifoam Energy cover the foam stage. XTREME Waterless Wash and Shine cleans without a hose.

Wheels and tyres. Beast Wheel Cleaner is the fallout-removing wheel cleaner, XTREME Protective Wheel Rim Sealant and XTREME Ceramic Tyre and Rim protect the clean wheels, and the tyre dressings include Tyre Gloss Black Beast Effect, XTREME Tyre Gloss Gel and XTREME Tyre Gloss Spray.

Paint correction. The PROFILINE polishes each carry a SONAX cut and gloss rating: CutMax, Ultimate Cut, Cut+Finish and Perfect Finish. The next tab explains which to use. PROFILINE Glass Polish takes light scratches and water marks out of glass.

Protection and gloss. XTREME Spray+Seal is a touchless paint and trim sealant, PROFILINE Hypercoat is a paint sealant, and PROFILINE Ceramic Coating PRO is the long-term coating. Between washes, XTREME Ceramic Ultra Slick Detailer and XTREME BrilliantShine Detailer top up the gloss, and wrapped or filmed cars have the PPF + Vinyl Cleaner and PPF + Vinyl Detailer.

Interior. PROFILINE Leather Cleaner and the wax-free Leather Protection cream look after leather, with XTREME Leather Care Foam as a one-step option. XTREME Cockpit Cleaner and the Sensitive Surface Detailer leave a matt, anti-static finish on plastics, PlasticCare protects interior and exterior plastics, and Upholstery + Alcantara Cleaner, Fabric Coating, Interior Detailer Concentrate, Stain Ex, All-Purpose Cleaner Foam and MultiStar APC cover the rest of the cabin. XTREME Glass Clear and Clear View 1:100 screen wash keep the glass clear.

Shop SONAX by type: heavy cut compounds, finishing polishes, car shampoo, tyre dressing, leather cleaners and interior cleaners.

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About Sonax

SONAX is a German car care maker based in Neuburg an der Donau, making car care products since 1950. After the Second World War, Franz Hoffmann began making care products under the Sona name, used mainly for household silver polishes; for the car care line an X, standing for wax, was added, and SONAX was born. Today SONAX GmbH is the German market leader for car care, sold in 110 countries, and it treats Made in Germany as a promise to its customers, private and professional alike, as well as the motorsport industry.

At The Drivers HQ we stock SONAX online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop, across its two main lines: XTREME for enthusiasts and PROFILINE for professional detailing. Popular choices include CutMax, Perfect Finish, XTREME Ceramic Active Shampoo, XTREME Spray+Seal and the PROFILINE Leather Cleaner.

Sonax XTREME Ceramic Active Shampoo and Sonax XTREME Shampoo 2 in 1 on a wet driveway beside a wash bucket while a grey Audi A4 Avant is hand washed

Choosing a SONAX PROFILINE polish

SONAX rates its PROFILINE polishes for cut and degree of gloss, and gives the finest sanding marks each one removes, so you can match the polish to the paint.

  • CutMax (cut 6, gloss 4) is a highly abrasive polish for rotary machines, for heavily weathered, scratched or sanded paint. It removes sanding marks of P1000 and finer, and its Low Dust Technology keeps dust down.
  • Ultimate Cut (cut 6+, gloss 3) removes marks of up to P1000 even faster at high polishing speeds, for fresh paintwork or very large surfaces such as motorhomes and boats. It is silicone-free.
  • Cut+Finish (cut 5, gloss 5) is a single-stage polish that removes P1500 sanding marks, nibs and spray mist with a high gloss and easy wipe-off. It is silicone-free and low dusting.
  • Perfect Finish is the finishing polish: it removes marks of up to P2000 grit and leaves a high gloss without holograms or buffing marks. It is silicone-free and can be used on an orbital machine when only a finish is needed.

On heavily marked paint, cut with CutMax or Ultimate Cut and then refine with Perfect Finish; if one stage is enough, use Cut+Finish. Use a separate pad for each polish, clean the pads regularly and keep off hot panels. For pads and machines, see our polishing pads and polishing machines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SONAX made?

SONAX is a German brand based in Neuburg an der Donau, and it treats Made in Germany as a promise to its customers.

When was SONAX founded?

SONAX has made car care products since 1950. Franz Hoffmann began making care products after the Second World War under the Sona name, and an X for wax was added for the car care line.

What is the difference between SONAX XTREME and PROFILINE?

XTREME is the range for enthusiasts who want the latest technology in easy-to-use products. PROFILINE is the professional detailing range: polishes, coatings and specialist cleaners.

Which SONAX polish removes the deepest marks?

CutMax (cut 6, gloss 4) and Ultimate Cut (cut 6+, gloss 3) both remove sanding marks of P1000 and finer. Follow either with Perfect Finish for the final gloss.

What is SONAX Cut+Finish?

A single-stage PROFILINE polish (cut 5, gloss 5) that removes P1500 sanding marks, nibs and spray mist and leaves a high gloss. It is silicone-free and low dusting.

Can I use SONAX Perfect Finish with a dual action polisher?

Yes. Perfect Finish can be used on an orbital machine when only a finish is needed. It removes marks of up to P2000 grit and is silicone-free.

Where can I buy SONAX in the UK?

The Drivers HQ stocks SONAX online with UK delivery by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders over £100, and in our shop in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, with free Click & Collect.

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How to wash a car with PPF: Sonax Xtreme PPF and Vinyl Cleaner, Stjarnagloss Bubblor and Silke on The Drivers HQ display plinth How to Wash a Car With PPF: Paint Protection Film AftercareHow to wash and look after a car with paint protection film: how long to wait after fitting, the safe wash routine,... How to remove stickers from a car: Sonax PROFILINE Stain Ex and the Toffee Wheel decal remover on The Drivers HQ display plinth in front of a grey Mini Cooper How to Remove Stickers and Sticker Residue from a CarOur advice for removing car stickers and adhesive residue, starting with gentle heat and a careful peel. We explain solvent compatibility, the... Best tyre dressing UK: AutoBead Tyre Dressing on The Drivers HQ display plinth in front of a snow-foamed Ford Mustang Best Tyre Dressing UK: Gloss, Satin and How to Apply ItOur tyre dressing picks by finish: natural, satin or glossy, with gels, creams and sprays compared. Learn how to prepare the sidewall,...

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