Holy s*@# .. Sonax is worth it's weight in gold.

IancoleTX · 02-26-2011, 05:00 PM

OK so.. total cleaning product noob here. I'm sure this is already gospel to many, so bear with me. Definitely have worked with a limited selection of products in basic paint correction and maintenance, but never really branched out to the fancy stuff. After a misguided attempted at wheel pretreatment, I was steered towards Sonax and picked up a bottle.

Up until this week, getting my Miro 111s clean and shiny took an hour of hunched-over manual labor, ending in sore hands and a wrecked back. Today I tried Sonax for the first time.. one pass pretreating at the DIY car wash, followed by a rinse with the spray jet three minutes later.. and my. jaw. dropped.

ALL of the grease and grime just melted off. All of it. Gone. I can't believe how many painful hours I have wasted detailing those damn wheels.

At 5 uses per bottle, that's 5 crappy hours saved and a value of about $150. At $15.. some might consider it pricey, but I'm gonna call that a frigging bargain. Fantastic!

lopealle · 02-26-2011, 07:33 PM

Awesome when my P21s runs out im gonna ret some sonax

skins333 · 02-26-2011, 09:07 PM

Is it really only 5 uses per bottle?

Gig103 · 02-27-2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lopealle

Awesome when my P21s runs out im gonna ret some sonax

Same here, due to all the rave reviews I've seen here and on other forums. But I only break out the heavy guns once in a while -- sealing/waxing the rims helps a lot, so I can just wipe them down with regular car soap.

Detailers Domain · 02-27-2011, 09:49 AM

yup about 8-12 wheels.

but this stuff is amazing!

we have a buy 3 get 1 free special running now.

Hooy · 02-27-2011, 03:38 PM

I have some seemingly permanent damage on my wheels due to 3 years of brake dust and poor treatment... P21S did a decent job of removing a lot of it, but it's still not great looking and has tons of black spots. I also used the whole damn bottle on 4 wheels to get them halfway clean...

Sonax is next on my list. IancoleTX, where do you go when self washing?

Detailed Image · 02-27-2011, 06:02 PM

The SONAX Wheel Cleaner Full Effect wheel cleaner is great stuff. I highly recommend picking up a a bottle to safely and effectively clean your wheels. Don't forget we have $2.99 s/h and 10% off with the coupon code MarFlat (min spend $50, exp 2/28).

Greg

IancoleTX · 02-27-2011, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooy

I have some seemingly permanent damage on my wheels due to 3 years of brake dust and poor treatment... P21S did a decent job of removing a lot of it, but it's still not great looking and has tons of black spots. I also used the whole damn bottle on 4 wheels to get them halfway clean...

Sonax is next on my list. IancoleTX, where do you go when self washing?

I like Joe's on Montrose next to Autozone.. in between Gray and Westy. The manager, Cleve, is a super nice guy and the booths take credit cards.

Definitely will reiterate that I was *stunned* at how good of a job Sonax did.. def check it out.

Black Sheep · 02-27-2011, 07:33 PM

Just bought 2 bottles

Hooy · 02-27-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IancoleTX

I like Joe's on Montrose next to Autozone.. in between Gray and Westy. The manager, Cleve, is a super nice guy and the booths take credit cards.

Definitely will reiterate that I was *stunned* at how good of a job Sonax did.. def check it out.

Thanks! I'm a newb when it comes to washing/detailing, so maybe I'll see you there sometime and can mimic you. Lol.

jopa489 · 02-27-2011, 10:59 PM

Yup, Sonax is awesome. I keep it and P21s around - when the job is really nasty, I'll use the Sonax. But for routine cleaning, the P21s certainly gets the job done.

IancoleTX · 02-27-2011, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooy

Thanks! I'm a newb when it comes to washing/detailing, so maybe I'll see you there sometime and can mimic you. Lol.

Haha I am by no means a pro man but if you ever see me definitely come say what up

Hooy · 02-28-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IancoleTX

Haha I am by no means a pro man but if you ever see me definitely come say what up

Did I see you there today? I drove by in a Kia Forte since my car is being repaired.

eisenb11 · 02-28-2011, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detailed Image

The SONAX Wheel Cleaner Full Effect wheel cleaner is great stuff. I highly recommend picking up a a bottle to safely and effectively clean your wheels. Don't forget we have $2.99 s/h and 10% off with the coupon code MarFlat (min spend $50, exp 2/28).

Greg

Doh, apparently it literally does expire on 2/28 and not at the end of 2/28. Any new coupon codes coming up? I was hoping to take advantage of the $2.99 shipping and 10% off as I was thinking of picking up either 5 or 10L of the stuff.

Cali335 · 02-28-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eisenb11

Doh, apparently it literally does expire on 2/28 and not at the end of 2/28. Any new coupon codes coming up? I was hoping to take advantage of the $2.99 shipping and 10% off as I was thinking of picking up either 5 or 10L of the stuff.

I was thinkin of it too

Hedges · 03-14-2011, 12:02 AM

Good review, i think i'm going to place an order for some of this stuff + a small brush for the CSL Rims! My arms ache and my back ache just cleaning these rims! Wheres a good place to buy all of this + a nice sealant to use for good price!

lpphreakx06 · 03-14-2011, 12:30 AM

www.detailersdomain.com

I recommend getting the swissvax wheel brush as well. It will save your fingers

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-14-2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detailed Image

The SONAX Wheel Cleaner Full Effect wheel cleaner is great stuff. I highly recommend picking up a a bottle to safely and effectively clean your wheels. Don't forget we have $2.99 s/h and 10% off with the coupon code MarFlat (min spend $50, exp 2/28).

Greg

Greg, anyway to step up to a 32oz or larger size from the manufacturer? Bet some people would love that option.

Detailers Domain · 03-14-2011, 09:36 AM

we have them in stock and ready to go.

we currently have a buy 3 get 1 free offer.

as well your forum discount code.

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner Buy 3 Get 1 Free

speedfreak81 · 03-14-2011, 10:40 AM

Sonax is my go to choice for wheels. I don't even mess with anything else at this point.

TiAg335i · 03-15-2011, 04:01 PM

Just placed an order @ detailerdomain.com for a bottle of Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner. Hoping it will remove the etched in black spots and specs on my wheels!

Detailers Domain · 03-15-2011, 04:02 PM

it will go out tomorrow.

it should work well don't forget to use a brush to agitate stubborn areas.

02-26-2011, 05:00 PM	#1
IancoleTX Dillo boxers 278 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (14)	*Holy s@# .. Sonax is worth it's weight in gold.** OK so.. total cleaning product noob here. I'm sure this is already gospel to many, so bear with me. Definitely have worked with a limited selection of products in basic paint correction and maintenance, but never really branched out to the fancy stuff. After a misguided attempted at wheel pretreatment, I was steered towards Sonax and picked up a bottle. Up until this week, getting my Miro 111s clean and shiny took an hour of hunched-over manual labor, ending in sore hands and a wrecked back. Today I tried Sonax for the first time.. one pass pretreating at the DIY car wash, followed by a rinse with the spray jet three minutes later.. and my. jaw. dropped. ALL of the grease and grime just melted off. All of it. Gone. I can't believe how many painful hours I have wasted detailing those damn wheels. At 5 uses per bottle, that's 5 crappy hours saved and a value of about $150. At $15.. some might consider it pricey, but I'm gonna call that a frigging bargain. Fantastic! __________________ 2019 M5C Matte MBB / Tartufo
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lopealle Resident Black Guy 280 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	Awesome when my P21s runs out im gonna ret some sonax
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skins333 Major 48 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 08 E93 BMW M3 MR/21 X7 40i AW Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (2)	Is it really only 5 uses per bottle?
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Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2490 Rep 7,050 Posts Drives: 20 M2C, 22 X3M, 25 M2, 01 740 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	yup about 8-12 wheels. but this stuff is amazing! we have a buy 3 get 1 free special running now.
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Hooy Colonel 205 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: E92 328i, E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 328 [5.00]	I have some seemingly permanent damage on my wheels due to 3 years of brake dust and poor treatment... P21S did a decent job of removing a lot of it, but it's still not great looking and has tons of black spots. I also used the whole damn bottle on 4 wheels to get them halfway clean... Sonax is next on my list. IancoleTX, where do you go when self washing?
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Detailed Image 373 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	The SONAX Wheel Cleaner Full Effect wheel cleaner is great stuff. I highly recommend picking up a a bottle to safely and effectively clean your wheels. Don't forget we have $2.99 s/h and 10% off with the coupon code MarFlat (min spend $50, exp 2/28). Greg
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jopa489 Major General 127 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Yup, Sonax is awesome. I keep it and P21s around - when the job is really nasty, I'll use the Sonax. But for routine cleaning, the P21s certainly gets the job done. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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Hedges Major General 122 Rep 5,176 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	Good review, i think i'm going to place an order for some of this stuff + a small brush for the CSL Rims! My arms ache and my back ache just cleaning these rims! Wheres a good place to buy all of this + a nice sealant to use for good price! __________________
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lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer 331 Rep 7,509 Posts Drives: SG 335i E92 RIP + 2015 SS M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (25)	www.detailersdomain.com I recommend getting the swissvax wheel brush as well. It will save your fingers __________________ Visit my blog anytime: http://www.sfpayments.com BMW Dream Team PNW Chapter, member #1 \|HP Autowerks \| AR DESIGN \| BMW PERFORMANCE \| STOP TECH \| Volk Racing\| AMS \| ARKYM
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Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2490 Rep 7,050 Posts Drives: 20 M2C, 22 X3M, 25 M2, 01 740 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	we have them in stock and ready to go. we currently have a buy 3 get 1 free offer. as well your forum discount code. Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner Buy 3 Get 1 Free
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speedfreak81 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 229 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335, '08 LS3 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (1)	Sonax is my go to choice for wheels. I don't even mess with anything else at this point.
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TiAg335i Trance Life 345 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	Just placed an order @ detailerdomain.com for a bottle of Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner. Hoping it will remove the etched in black spots and specs on my wheels! __________________ Vanguard V2 Exhaust//Vishnu DCI//ACM Angel Eyes
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Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2490 Rep 7,050 Posts Drives: 20 M2C, 22 X3M, 25 M2, 01 740 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	it will go out tomorrow. it should work well don't forget to use a brush to agitate stubborn areas.
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