Sonax question.

atown88 · 10-03-2011, 11:59 AM

So I purchased some Sonax and was excited to use it on the wheels, but I noticed that one of my wheels has the clear coat pretty much peeling off.

Would it not be safe to use Sonax on this wheel?

Dukat · 10-03-2011, 12:20 PM

How long are you keeping it on? You shouldn't leave it on the wheels longer than 2 minutes.

atown88 · 10-03-2011, 12:30 PM

Well I haven't even tried it yet. I wasn't sure if it would damage the wheel if it went under the clearcoat.

Dukat · 10-03-2011, 12:37 PM

I think it will be okay if you do it quick, but without the clearcoat lots of chemicals can damage the bare metal if you leave it on.

My suggestion would be to clean it well and then use a polymer seal to create your own clearcoat. Opti-seal is easy to use.

I'll leave it to one of the professionals here for a better answer.

ScheerSpeed · 10-04-2011, 08:11 AM

A picture would help a lot...

OrangeHooligan · 10-04-2011, 01:55 PM

Since sonax is PH neutral is shouldn't hurt the paint/metal/anything ....

Glim · 10-05-2011, 12:11 PM

Checked sonax website, they suggest to test a small area first.

atown88 · 10-05-2011, 02:28 PM

Thanks for the response guys!

10-03-2011, 11:59 AM	#1
atown88 Major 46 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	Sonax question. So I purchased some Sonax and was excited to use it on the wheels, but I noticed that one of my wheels has the clear coat pretty much peeling off. Would it not be safe to use Sonax on this wheel?
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10-03-2011, 12:20 PM	#2
Dukat First Lieutenant 25 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	How long are you keeping it on? You shouldn't leave it on the wheels longer than 2 minutes. __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Mineral Silver \| Oyster \| Wave Wood Packages \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Dynamic Handling \| Premium \| Technology \| Premium Sound
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10-03-2011, 12:30 PM	#3
atown88 Major 46 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	Well I haven't even tried it yet. I wasn't sure if it would damage the wheel if it went under the clearcoat.
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10-03-2011, 12:37 PM	#4
Dukat First Lieutenant 25 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I think it will be okay if you do it quick, but without the clearcoat lots of chemicals can damage the bare metal if you leave it on. My suggestion would be to clean it well and then use a polymer seal to create your own clearcoat. Opti-seal is easy to use. I'll leave it to one of the professionals here for a better answer. __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Mineral Silver \| Oyster \| Wave Wood Packages \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Dynamic Handling \| Premium \| Technology \| Premium Sound
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10-04-2011, 08:11 AM	#5
ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	A picture would help a lot...
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10-04-2011, 01:55 PM	#6
OrangeHooligan Banned 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Since sonax is PH neutral is shouldn't hurt the paint/metal/anything ....
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10-05-2011, 12:11 PM	#7
Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Checked sonax website, they suggest to test a small area first.
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10-05-2011, 02:28 PM	#8
atown88 Major 46 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the response guys!
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