Sonax XTREME Ceramic Active Shampoo SI-Carbon Technology

Sonax Xtreme Ceramic Active SI-Carbon Technology car shampoo

Sonax XTREME Ceramic Active Shampoo SI-Carbon Technology

SKU 02592000 Ask a question

Ask a question

We reply by email, usually the same working day.

Notify Me When Back in Stock

By asking for an alert you also join The Drivers HQ email list for news and offers. You can unsubscribe at any time.

£15.99

In stock

Size 500ml

Earn 15 HQ Rewards points How it works

Sonax XTREME Ceramic Active Shampoo SI-Carbon Technology Sonax XTREME Ceramic Active Shampoo SI-Carbon Technology £15.99

Recommended with this

Click & Collect: Ilkeston · FreeMost eligible orders are ready within 5 minutes during opening times. Please wait for your collection-ready confirmation before travelling. Click & Collect: Ilkeston Not available for this option. Options that can be collected show it here. How it works

Sonax XTREME Ceramic ActiveShampoo is a car shampoo with a sealing effect. It cleans thoroughly and leaves a long-lasting, water and dirt repellent preservation, and Sonax makes it as the perfect care for cars with ceramic sealants and coatings.

  • Cleans and seals in one wash
  • Water and dirt repellent finish
  • Made for ceramic coated cars
  • SI-Carbon Technology
  • Long-lasting preservation
  • Simple 50 ml to 10 l dilution
  • Ten buckets per bottle
  • Top up protection each wash
Read the full description

Full Description

Sonax XTREME Ceramic ActiveShampoo is a car shampoo with a sealing effect. It cleans thoroughly and leaves a long-lasting, water and dirt repellent preservation, and Sonax makes it as the perfect care for cars with ceramic sealants and coatings.

It is made with Sonax SI-Carbon Technology. Rinse off the coarse dirt, then dilute 50 ml in 10 l of water and wash the car from the top down with a sponge or microfibre wash mitt. Do not let the shampoo dry on the paint, rinse with plenty of clean water and dry the car. The 500ml bottle makes 10 buckets at that dilution.

Key Features

  • Car shampoo with a sealing effect
  • Long-lasting water and dirt repellent preservation
  • Made for ceramic sealants and coatings
  • SI-Carbon Technology
  • 50 ml in 10 l of water
  • 500ml bottle

More in Car Shampoo and from Sonax.

Royal Mail Tracked 24 from £3.95, free over £100.Delivery details

Delivery and collection

Full Delivery Information

Buying for someone? Gift cards from £30, by email or post.Gift cards

Secure checkout
  • Apple pay
  • Diners club
  • Discover
  • Google pay
  • Klarna
  • Maestro
  • Master
  • Paypal
  • Shopify pay
  • Unionpay
  • Visa

Key features

  • Car Shampoo
  • LSP Safe
  • 500ml
  • Easy To Use

The Drivers HQ

Expert Notes

Most car shampoos only clean. This one leaves something behind: Sonax says it gives a long-lasting, water and dirt repellent preservation as you wash, which is why it is made as the perfect care for cars that are already ceramic sealed or coated.

The dilution is simple to remember, 50 ml in 10 l of water, so a 500ml bottle makes 10 buckets. Wash from the top down, never let the shampoo dry on the paint, and rinse with plenty of clean water before you dry the car.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted bodywork
  • Ceramic coated paint
  • Ceramic sealed paint
  • Everyday maintenance washes

Caution: Do not use it on hot surfaces or in direct sunlight, do not let it dry on the paint, and store it above freezing and below 40 °C.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Car Shampoo
Brand
Sonax
Range
XTREME
Suitable For
Ceramic Sealants And Coatings
Size
500ml
Technology
SI-Carbon
Dilution
50 ml In 10 l Of Water
Storage
Below 40 °C, Protect From Frost
Effect
Cleans And Seals
Sonax Art. No.
02592000

How To Use

Pre-wash

  1. Park in the shade on a cool car.
  2. Rinse off the coarse dirt with a strong jet of water.
  3. Shake the bottle before use.
  4. Dilute 50 ml of shampoo in 10 l of water and agitate it into a lather.

Wash and dry

  1. Wash the car from top to bottom with a wash sponge or microfibre wash mitt.
  2. Work in sections and do not let the shampoo dry on the paint.
  3. Rinse with plenty of clean water.
  4. Dry the car with a microfibre drying towel.

Top Tip: Wash and rinse one section at a time on warm days, because Sonax says the shampoo must not dry on the paint.

Performance Benefits

  • Lifts dirt safely during the wash
  • Suits regular maintenance washes
  • Works with the two bucket method
  • Rinses away cleanly
  • Suits hand washing at home
  • Pairs with a quality wash mitt

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I use?

Sonax says to dilute 50 ml in 10 l of water, so the 500ml bottle makes 10 buckets.

Is it safe on ceramic coatings?

Yes. Sonax makes it as the perfect care for vehicles with ceramic sealants and coatings.

Does it protect the paint?

Sonax says it leaves a long-lasting, water and dirt repellent preservation as you wash.

Can I wash in the sun?

No. Sonax says not to use it on hot surfaces or let it dry, so wash in the shade.

What should I wash with?

Sonax washes from the top down with a sponge or a microfibre wash mitt, then rinses with plenty of clean water.

How should I store it?

Sonax says not to store it above 40 °C and to protect it from frost.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use two buckets, one for shampoo and one for rinsing the mitt.
  2. Start with the roof and finish with the lower panels.
  3. Rinse the mitt often to release grit.
  4. Never wash in direct sunlight.
  5. Rinse each panel before the shampoo dries.
  6. Dry with a clean microfibre towel to avoid water spots.
  7. Store the bottle away from frost and heat.
  8. Pre-rinse the car to remove loose dirt first.

From the Advice Centre

Guides Featuring This Product

Visit the Advice Centre
Best car shampoo UK: AutoBead Ceramic Shampoo on The Drivers HQ display plinth in front of a snow-foamed Hyundai i20 Best Car Shampoo UK: Which Type Do You Need?Choose between pure, wash-and-protect and specialist car shampoos. We explain a consistent routine for coated cars, correct dosing and when mineral-removal or... How to wash your car safely: AutoBead Ceramic Shampoo on The Drivers HQ display plinth in front of a snow-foamed BMW 3 Series How to Wash Your Car Safely and Reduce Swirl MarksFollow our practical car-washing routine to reduce swirl marks: separate wheel tools, careful pre-washing, clean wash media and gentle drying. We explain...

The Brand

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.

Shop all Sonax
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

SONAX products by job

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.

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.

  • Product AdviceAsk for help choosing compatible products and equipment.
  • Trade MembershipTrade Members get 10% off every product except sale items and gift cards.
  • Shop in StoreBrowse products and speak to the team in Ilkeston.

Best Paired With

Customer Reviews

No reviews yet. Tell other drivers what you think of it.

HQ Rewards members who bought it earn 10 points for an approved review, 20 with a photo or video, whatever the rating. Review policy

    Write a Review

    Your rating

    NOT SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT ONE?

    Ask Before You Buy

    Tell us about the vehicle, surface, equipment or result you are working with. Advice is available before you buy, not only after something has gone wrong.

    Get Product Advice Visit the Ilkeston Store