Sonax XTREME Shampoo 2‑in‑1 - Wash & Dry Concentrate Car Shampoo

Sonax Xtreme 2-in-1 Wash & Dry Concentrate

Sonax XTREME Shampoo 2‑in‑1 - Wash & Dry Concentrate Car Shampoo

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Sonax XTREME Shampoo 2‑in‑1 - Wash & Dry Concentrate Car Shampoo Sonax XTREME Shampoo 2‑in‑1 - Wash & Dry Concentrate Car Shampoo £11.99

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Sonax XTREME Shampoo 2 in 1 is a powerful wash and dry car shampoo that combines deep-cleaning surfactants with built-in drying technology. It lifts dirt, road grime, and residues from paint, glass, rubber, metal, and plastics while forming a water-sheeting layer that dries with minimal effort.

  • Sonax Xtreme 2-in-1 Wash & Dry Concentrate
  • Highly concentrated
  • Lifts dirt safely during the contact wash
  • Suits regular maintenance washes
  • Works with the two bucket method
  • Designed for painted bodywork
  • Rinses away cleanly
  • Suits hand washing at home
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Full Description

Sonax XTREME Shampoo 2 in 1 is a powerful wash and dry car shampoo that combines deep-cleaning surfactants with built-in drying technology. It lifts dirt, road grime, and residues from paint, glass, rubber, metal, and plastics while forming a water-sheeting layer that dries with minimal effort.

Key Features:

  • 2 in 1 action - cleans and supports drip-free drying
  • Effective on paint, glass, plastic, metal, rubber, and vinyl wraps
  • Leaves no water spots or streaks
  • Reduces the need for manual drying
  • Highly concentrated - only 2 capfuls needed per 10L of water

How to Use:

  1. Rinse the vehicle to remove loose dirt.
  2. Add 2 capfuls of shampoo to 10L of warm water.
  3. Wash one panel at a time using a sponge or mitt.
  4. Rinse immediately after washing each section.
  5. For drying, dilute half a capful in 10L of cold water and pour evenly from roof to bottom.

Usage Tips:

  • Avoid letting product dry on the surface.
  • Do not wash in direct sunlight or on hot paintwork.
  • Always rinse thoroughly for best results.

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Key features

  • Car Shampoo
  • Concentrated
  • Easy To Use
  • Home Detailing

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Expert Notes

The Sonax Xtreme 2-in-1 Wash & Dry Concentrate is a highly concentrated car shampoo for hand washing cars. Sonax recommends 2 capfuls in 10L of warm water. To use it as a drying aid, dilute half a capful in 10L of cold water and pour it evenly from the roof down. Use it in a bucket at the dilution on the bottle, wash from the roof down with a clean mitt and a second rinse bucket, and rinse each panel before it dries. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children, and store it upright out of direct sunlight.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted bodywork
  • Glass
  • Exterior plastic trim
  • Chrome and badges
  • Alloy wheel faces
  • Door shuts

Caution: Wash in the shade on cool panels and never let it dry on the paint. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Car Shampoo
Brand
Sonax
Product
Xtreme 2-in-1 Wash & Dry Concentrate
Use
Hand Washing Cars
Formula
Concentrated
Dilution
2 Capfuls Per 10L
Surface Temperature
Cool, In The Shade

How To Use

Washing

  1. Rinse the car to remove loose dirt.
  2. Add shampoo to a bucket of water at the dilution on the bottle.
  3. Wash from the roof down with a clean wash mitt, one panel at a time.
  4. Rinse the mitt in a second bucket of clean water between panels.
  5. Rinse the car thoroughly before it dries.

Drying

  1. Dry with a clean, plush drying towel.
  2. Pat or glide the towel gently, never scrub.
  3. Dry the glass last with a separate towel.
  4. Wash the mitt and towels after use.

Top Tip: A second bucket of clean water for rinsing the mitt keeps grit off the paint and cuts wash marring.

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

What is it for?

It is a Sonax car shampoo for hand washing cars.

How much do I use?

Sonax recommends 2 capfuls in 10L of warm water. To use it as a drying aid, dilute half a capful in 10L of cold water and pour it evenly from the roof down.

Can I use it in direct sunlight?

No, work in the shade on cool panels so it never dries on the surface.

Who makes it?

It is made by Sonax and sold by The Drivers HQ.

What else do I need?

Two buckets, a clean wash mitt and a plush drying towel.

How should I store it?

Store it upright with the cap on, out of direct sunlight and frost, and out of reach of children.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use two buckets, one for rinsing the mitt.
  2. Wash in the shade on cool panels.
  3. Work from the roof down.
  4. Rinse each panel before it dries.
  5. Use a separate mitt for the wheels.
  6. Dry with a clean, plush towel.
  7. Snow foam first to lift heavy dirt.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

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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.

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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.

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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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