Sonax Wheel Cleaner Rules the World!

roadkillrob · 09-25-2011, 08:05 PM

I have to put in a shameless plug for Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner.

I have faithfully used P21S for a decade on BMW brake dust as it worked well and contained no acid (but took a litte elbow grease and a good wheel brush.

I have heard good things about Sonax and was running low on P21S, so I ordered up a bottle and tried it out and I cannot tell you how great the stuff is - P21S I am sorry but I will not be ordering anymore.

The Sonax requires almost no elbow grease at all, contains no acid and made the wheels absolutely spotless, removing stuff the P21S had left behind. I am sold on it and recommend giving it a try.

Rob

Detailed Image · 09-27-2011, 11:35 AM

Rob,

Glad to hear the formula worked so well for you. A lot of people are hesitant to leave their favorite cleaner but the SONAX Wheel Cleaner Full Effect has regularly proved it's worth. It's especially impressive considering it's pH neutral.

Greg @ DI

sorryiwasnapping · 09-27-2011, 02:07 PM

I'm also a big fan of Sonax's wheel cleaner.

however, I tend to only use it after I've gone a while without washing my car (you know those rainy/busy weekends

)

For my normal weekly washes I tend to favor CG's Diablo wheel gel. The 16oz version is about the same price of Sonax but you can dilute it fairly well like most CG products.

DavC5000 · 09-27-2011, 07:30 PM

does sonax remove wheels sealant? i put a fresh coat of poorboys wheel sealant and that took alot of work so i dont want to wash it away with sonax

cracker123 · 09-28-2011, 04:48 PM

sonax is ph neutral .

droptop335 · 09-29-2011, 07:26 AM

Great stuff. Tried it for the first time last week, and it practically cleaned the wheels by itself with almost no elbow grease needed...you just need to make sure to spread around after spraying because the spray doesn't always hit every spot.

Just don't let it dry on the wheels...make sure the wheels are cool so it won't dry too fast on you.

twinturboa51 · 09-29-2011, 08:33 AM

yes, yes it does.

anerbe · 09-29-2011, 08:50 AM

Love this stuff. I use a quick swab of the EZ brush to touch all the areas, let it sit for a few mins, watch it turn red, then it washes off very clean.

09-25-2011, 08:05 PM	#1
roadkillrob Major General 863 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Sonax Wheel Cleaner Rules the World! I have to put in a shameless plug for Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner. I have faithfully used P21S for a decade on BMW brake dust as it worked well and contained no acid (but took a litte elbow grease and a good wheel brush. I have heard good things about Sonax and was running low on P21S, so I ordered up a bottle and tried it out and I cannot tell you how great the stuff is - P21S I am sorry but I will not be ordering anymore. The Sonax requires almost no elbow grease at all, contains no acid and made the wheels absolutely spotless, removing stuff the P21S had left behind. I am sold on it and recommend giving it a try. Rob __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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Detailed Image 360 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	Rob, Glad to hear the formula worked so well for you. A lot of people are hesitant to leave their favorite cleaner but the SONAX Wheel Cleaner Full Effect has regularly proved it's worth. It's especially impressive considering it's pH neutral. Greg @ DI
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sorryiwasnapping Private First Class 1 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '12 VW GTI Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I'm also a big fan of Sonax's wheel cleaner. however, I tend to only use it after I've gone a while without washing my car (you know those rainy/busy weekends ) For my normal weekly washes I tend to favor CG's Diablo wheel gel. The 16oz version is about the same price of Sonax but you can dilute it fairly well like most CG products.
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DavC5000 Private 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw X3 28i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	does sonax remove wheels sealant? i put a fresh coat of poorboys wheel sealant and that took alot of work so i dont want to wash it away with sonax
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cracker123 Lieutenant 48 Rep 511 Posts Drives: AstonMartin Virage, M6 GC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	sonax is ph neutral .
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droptop335 Captain 39 Rep 709 Posts Drives: '07 335i (E93) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Back in SF Bay Area (Tri-Valley), WooHoo! iTrader: (1)	Great stuff. Tried it for the first time last week, and it practically cleaned the wheels by itself with almost no elbow grease needed...you just need to make sure to spread around after spraying because the spray doesn't always hit every spot. Just don't let it dry on the wheels...make sure the wheels are cool so it won't dry too fast on you. __________________ Alpine White/Coral Red/Gray Poplar Convertible Sport/Prem/Step/Comfort/Nav/Sirius MHD Stage 1 Flash, M-Factory Helical LSD By the way people: USE YOUR F&*#ING TURN SIGNALS! Pass the word.
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	Love this stuff. I use a quick swab of the EZ brush to touch all the areas, let it sit for a few mins, watch it turn red, then it washes off very clean.
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