Sonax XTREME Tyre Gloss Gel - High-Gloss Finish & Trim Protection

Sonax Xtreme Tyre Gloss Gel

Sonax XTREME Tyre Gloss Gel - High-Gloss Finish & Trim Protection

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Sonax XTREME Tyre Gloss Gel - High-Gloss Finish & Trim Protection Sonax XTREME Tyre Gloss Gel - High-Gloss Finish & Trim Protection £20.99

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Sonax XTREME Tyre Gloss Gel gives every type of car tyre a deep, shiny black wet look. The gel formula cares for the rubber and protects it against cracking and colour fading, and Sonax says the finish lasts for several weeks.

  • Deep black wet look
  • Suits all car tyre types
  • Guards against cracking
  • Helps stop colour fading
  • Lasts for several weeks
  • Applied by sponge, not sprayed
  • Build the gloss layer by layer
  • Enough for at least 50 tyres
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Sonax XTREME Tyre Gloss Gel gives every type of car tyre a deep, shiny black wet look. The gel formula cares for the rubber and protects it against cracking and colour fading, and Sonax says the finish lasts for several weeks.

The 500ml bottle is enough for at least 50 tyres. It goes on with a sponge: lay a strip of gel about 5 cm long along the sponge, massage it evenly into the clean, dry sidewall and repeat until the gloss is as deep as you want. Keep it off the tread and the brakes, and do not use it on motorbike or bicycle tyres.

Key Features

  • Shiny black wet look on all car tyre types
  • Protects rubber against cracking and colour fading
  • Lasts for several weeks
  • Gel formula applied with a sponge
  • Enough for at least 50 tyres
  • 500ml bottle

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Key features

  • Tyre Dressing
  • Gloss Boost
  • 500ml
  • Easy To Use

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Expert Notes

A gel dressing works differently from a spray. It goes on with a sponge, so you place the product on the sidewall by hand instead of spraying it, and you build the shine by adding layers. Sonax rates this one for a deep black wet look that lasts for several weeks and says a bottle covers at least 50 tyres.

It is a care product as well as a finish. Sonax says the formula maintains the rubber and protects it against cracking and colour fading, which is why it is worth reapplying when the gloss starts to fade.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Car tyre sidewalls
  • Summer tyres
  • Winter tyres
  • All-season tyres
  • Clean, dry tyres

Caution: Do not apply it to the tread, the brakes or the floor, and do not use it on motorbike or bicycle tyres.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Tyre Dressing
Brand
Sonax
Range
XTREME
Not Suitable For
Motorbike And Bicycle Tyres
Size
500ml
Format
Gel
Finish
Shiny Black Wet Look
Durability
Several Weeks
Coverage
At Least 50 Tyres
Applied With
Sponge
Sonax Art. No.
02352410

How To Use

Prepare the tyres

  1. Clean heavily soiled tyres first, for example with a tyre and plastic cleaner, and let them dry.
  2. Park where you can move the car slightly later on.
  3. Cover the floor under the tyre if needed, because dressing on the ground can make it slippery.

Apply the gel

  1. Lay a strip of gel about 5 cm long along an application sponge.
  2. Massage it evenly into the tyre sidewall.
  3. Hold the sponge upright and guide it along the contours of the tyre.
  4. Repeat until you reach the gloss level you want.
  5. Move the car slightly and treat the part of the tyre that was on the ground.
  6. Squeeze the gel out of the sponge into an absorbent cloth when you finish.

Top Tip: Apply one thin layer first and repeat only where you want more gloss, as Sonax suggests.

Performance Benefits

  • Refreshes faded tyres
  • Suits regular wheel care
  • A final step after cleaning
  • A staple of any wheel kit
  • Designed for car tyres
  • Finishes the wheel clean

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it last?

Sonax says the wet look lasts for several weeks. How long it lasts on your car depends on the weather and how often the tyres are washed.

How many tyres will the bottle do?

Sonax says the 500ml gel is enough for at least 50 tyres.

How do I apply it?

Lay a strip of gel about 5 cm long along a sponge and massage it evenly into the clean, dry sidewall. Repeat until you reach the gloss you want.

Can I use it on motorbike tyres?

No. Sonax says it is not suitable for motorbike or bicycle tyres.

Can it go on the tread?

No. Keep it off the tread, the brake system and the floor, because dressing there can make surfaces slippery.

What finish does it give?

A shiny black wet look. Sonax describes it as an ultimate wet look for all tyre types.

Does it protect the rubber?

Yes. Sonax says the gel formula maintains the rubber and protects it against cracking and colour fading.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Dress tyres after the wash, once they are fully dry.
  2. Keep a separate sponge just for tyre dressing.
  3. Work on one tyre at a time.
  4. Wipe any gel off the wheel face straight away.
  5. Keep dressing away from the tread and the brakes.
  6. Cover the floor if you dress tyres indoors.
  7. Store the bottle closed and upright.
  8. Let it dry before you drive off.

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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 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.

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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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