Sonax

Sonax is one of Germany's best-known car-care names, and the range splits cleanly into two lines: PROFILINE, the professional detailing system, and XTREME, the enthusiast range. Alpha Details stocks both — here's how to tell which one you want.

PROFILINE — the professional line

Correction. Sonax's polishing system is a bodyshop staple: Ultimate Cut 6+ for heavy defect removal and Perfect Finish as a genuine one-step that cuts and finishes in a single pass.

Ceramic protection. The Ceramic Coating CC36 is the long-life pro coating, while Hybrid Coating CC One is the faster wipe-on, wipe-off option for a durable base with less labour.

XTREME — the enthusiast line

Fast protection. XTREME Spray+Seal and the Ceramic Spray Coating lay down slick, water-beading protection in minutes — the easiest way onto the ceramic ladder.

Gloss & maintenance. Brilliant Shine Detailer is the do-everything quick detailer, and the Hybrid NPT wax line adds warmth and depth for show finishes.

The wheel cleaners Sonax is famous for

XTREME Wheel Cleaner Full Effect is the one that made Sonax a household name in detailing: an acid-free iron remover that bleeds red as it reacts with embedded brake-dust particles, so you can see the contamination lift. Beast handles heavier build-up, and the PROFILINE Rim Cleaner is the acid-free choice for regular, coating-safe wheel maintenance.

A chemist's note

Paolo has a chemistry degree, so we'll be precise: Sonax's colour-change wheel cleaners work by chelating iron — the red isn't a dye, it's the reaction product of the active binding to ferrous brake-dust particles. Acid-free means safe on delicate and coated finishes. Not sure whether you need PROFILINE or XTREME? Tell us the job and we'll steer you.