🌈 Watch your wheels transform from grimy to gleaming with every spray!
Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect is a 500 ml non-acid, pH-balanced rim cleaner that safely removes baked-on brake dust and grime from all factory-installed wheel finishes. Its unique color-changing formula visually signals iron contamination, ensuring thorough cleaning without damage. Trusted by DIYers and pros alike, it delivers a showroom-worthy shine with minimal effort.
Manufacturer | Sonax |
Brand | SONAX |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.25 x 9 inches |
Country of Origin | Germany |
Item model number | 230200-755 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | 230200755 |
Y**R
Works on embedded brake dust particles
I needed a product to deal with the extremely stubborn (seemingly embedded) residue on my wheels left from OEM semi-metallic pads. Admittedly, I had not kept up with the required, routine wheel cleaning. Attempts to remove via a very capable hot rims product were only partially successful.Like other similar products, this Sonax stuff turns red/purple and is reminiscent of high school science experiments. I'm certain this is a telltale sign of the product's effectiveness.***please note*** Since I had not performed a deep cleaning of my wheels in several months, it took a few to several applications to remove most of extremely stubborn/embedded pad residue. I was prepared for this and am still satisfied with the way this product performs. While heeding the 'do not let dry' instruction, I let the stuff sit for 10-15 minutes and also used microfiber cloths to agitate before rinse.For the semi-metallic brake pads on my 958.1 "S", this stuff will be very handy to keep around.
Y**G
Not just a cleaner, surprisingly effective!
I bought this on a whim. Admittedly I was quite skeptical and did not take before pictures to compare. I wished I had because the differences were quite drastic. I just expected this to be a cleaner spray like what you’d use to clean the dining table. Instead it really is a no-scrub cleaning solution. The key is to follow the directions. The directions says you should apply to dry wheels, not wet ones. I think a lot of people who complain about its effectiveness didn’t read or follow the directions.I was expecting to spray and then scrub with a brush but after spraying and waiting 5 min, I literally just rinsed it with a hose and most of the debris came off. It’s NOT just a spray cleaner. It has some sort of chemical reaction that dissolves iron and other dirt. The instructions says it turns purple when it comes in contact with iron and it really does. On the brake rotors and pad where there are lots of iron filings, it turned purple immediately. On the aluminum alloy rims, it only turned purple on dirt stains I had a few obvious stain splotches on my wheels and after spraying them, they turned a deep purple. After 5 min I rinsed it away and they were gone without any scrubbing!The only small issue I see with this is that the bottle is quite small. It is much smaller than your normal spray cleaners. I used this on both my cars and it’s was 2/3 done. I probably have a total of 3-4 car applications in total. For about $16 it’s a bit pricey, but at least it works. Better being pricey and working, than being pricey and does nothing!
B**E
Works very well
This wheel cleaner actually works very well. From skimming many of the reviews it seems there isn't much more to say about it. I am going to knock one star off only because you don't get a lot of product for your money. It works well and does the job, but there isn’t much more than enough for 4 wheels. That is the inside and the outside. For $16 it would be nice to have enough for 2-3 complete sets of wheels.
J**S
Wow! Works so well
This works so well! I was skeptical at first. I followed the directions by spraying it on dry wheels and leaving it for 5 minutes. Took a sponge to the wheels and then sprayed it off with a strong hose. My 21 year old chrome wheels look brand new. Break dust and road grim rinsed right off.
A**A
Unbelievably amazing - I’ll forever buy this
You have to buy this - I was getting ready to buy new rims for my E36 BMW - I tried for years to remove the dirt on the rims, I used oven cleaner, every type of acid and nothing worked, this thing exceeded all my expectations. I am blown away. - I will forever buy it while guys. Thank you. You give my Rims New life.
P**T
Needs repeat applications
This product wasn't as effective as O had hoped for the price, so it was returned.
J**Y
The product is good. But it didn't work the way I hoped. The seller is good and trustworthy.
Good product and excellent seller and trust worthy for fast shipping
C**E
Beats all other wheel cleaners
This is by far the best wheel cleaner I've ever used. I've used both Meguiar's, Mother's and Chemical Guys. They all worked decently, I tend to prefer the Meguiar's Hot Rims over the rest; however it doesn't come close to how well this works. With 4 piston brembo calipers and hawk hps pads, my Evo's brakes spew out a TON of dust onto my wheels. It's a constant battle to keep them somewhat clean. If I let it sit on there too long and gather more road gunk, it was impossible to get off with Meguiar's (or anything else) alone, and would require scrubbing (sometimes with a harsh/dangerously hard bristled) brush. Not anymore! This cuts through caked on rims even after a couple months of horrible neglect.You might need to use two passes with it, depending how hard caked the gunk is. My advise is:-First spray the wheels with my meguiars soap and pressure wash them to get off as much as possible before applying this.-If you have a light cleaning (usually less then a couple weeks for my car), then you can get by with spraying two rims at a time. If you're going to have to scrub some of the gunked on mess it's probably best to do one rim at a time. Spray your rim(s) generously getting in your inner rim if possible, your lug nuts, etc.-The liquid will come out kind of greenish and then turn an orangish/redish as it breaks down brake dust. It has a very strong (like cat urine) odor that you just have to get used to.-Let it sit on there for a couple of minutes (usually don't want more then 5). You don't want it to dry on the rim, although having accidentally done this - it washed off no problem.-If it's a light cleaning you can probably get by with just pressure washing it clean at this point, although to make sure you get all parts of the rims I usually go over it with Griot's Garage 15704 Micro Fiber Wheel Wand, (Pack of 2). If the caked on mess requires harder scrubbing I'd recommend something like autogeek's "speed master wheel brush".This bottle usually last about 16 individual wheel cleanings. It makes it the most expensive option out there, but by far the best and safest! It is acid free and ph balanced, and is specifically designed to be safe on all rims. I use this on BBS, Enkei, and WedsSports rims that cost over 1000-1500/per, all the time. I have no worry that this can in any way danger them. A lot of other products out there can be a hit or miss, and especially if you have refinished rims it can be very risky. My BBS are refinished and so far this has not worn it off or damaged them whatsoever. If you're looking for a bit cheaper solution, there's Sonax 230500 Yellow Wheel Cleaner to use as a refill. You can also checkout autogeek, depending on their sales, coupon codes, and shipping situation - you can usually find a better deal there.
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