SONAX Xtreme Rim Cleaner Acid Free
Part Number: 230199
Surface: All rims (light alloy, steel, chrome-plated...)
Function: Clean
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Introduction
Modern vehicle rim surfaces are delicate components that get degraded when products with high acidic levels are applied to them. However, that is not the case with SONAX Xtreme Rim Cleaner Acid-Free. The product is designed to be an acid-free wheel solution with impressive cleaning capabilities. It targets microscopic metallic iron particles from heavy braking that solidify and stick to rims.What the Product Does
The SONAX Xtreme Rim Cleaner Acid-Free does the job of safely breaking down the mechanical and chemical bond between stubborn road contaminants and delicate wheel clear coats. Once applied to a rim, its cleaning agent instantly targets those iron particles and contaminants, instantly restoring your rim’s colour. It penetrates deep through the surface of the contaminants and traps dirt within a lubricated layer, making it easy to simply rinse off with a high-pressure water hose.Key Features
- High-Cling Thick Liquid Adhesion: Once it comes into contact with a vertical surface, it activates a mechanical adhesion feature. This ensures the solution remains on concentrated debris for a longer period ensuring the active cleaning chemicals get through the contamination and soften the debris without drying up.
- Active Colour-Changing Chemical Indicator: It has a visual indicator that triggers a dramatic colour change once it comes into contact with iron-based debris. It changes to a deep, dark purple or crimson red solution.
- Universal Compatibility Across Diverse Wheel Finishes: It is engineered to ensure safe application on virtually all rim design materials and finishes. High-end custom alloy wheels, clear-coated rims, painted rims, and even delicate matte surfaces do not react negatively to the solution.
Benefits
- Effortlessly Dissolves Stubborn, Baked-On Brake Dust: It penetrates through any form of contaminants that may have hardened on the rim due to the heat usually generated by the rim. This ensures all contaminants are loosened no matter how stubborn or stiff they may be.
- Delivers a True “Touchless” Maintenance Wash Option: You do not need to scrub, just spray on the rim, watch it change colour and then rinse off. The self-activating agents do the heavy lifting and break down the contaminants, making it easy to just rinse off.
- Enhances the Detailing Environment with a Fresh Fragrance Profile: Unlike most conventional products that leave a notorious foul, sulfurous odour, the SONAX Xtreme Rim Cleaner Acid-Free leaves a comfortable and user-friendly scent. This makes it more comfortable to use as the masking aromatics help reduce the harsh chemical fumes.
How To Use
- Preparation: Park the vehicle in a shaded area, kill the engine, and wait for the wheels to cool off. Do not pre-rinse before applying to the rims.
- Even Application: Shake properly and spray directly to the rim. Spray into deep areas like the lug nuts that usually house brake dust.
- Dwelling: Let dwell for about 3-5 minutes and watch the colour quickly change. It will change colour to a deep, dark purple or crimson red solution.
- Rinsing: Do not allow it to dry on the surface of the rim before rinsing. Use a high-pressure water hose and rinse properly, covering all angles, edges, and holes.
- Drying: Dry using a clean microfiber towel to prevent water spots from forming. This gives the finished appearance a professional look.
Complementary Products
|
Feature |
SONAX Xtreme Rim Cleaner Acid Free | Acid-Based Wheel Cleaner |
General Wheel & Tire Cleaner |
| Best For | Safe and effective removal of brake dust, road grime, and iron contamination from all wheel types | Heavy-duty cleaning of severely contaminated wheels |
Routine wheel and tire cleaning |
| Formula Type | Acid-free, pH-balanced formula | Strong acidic formula |
Mild detergent-based formula |
|
Cleaning Power |
Dissolves stubborn brake dust, oil residue, rubber deposits, and road grime | Extremely aggressive cleaning action | Effective on light to moderate dirt |
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Wheel Safety |
Safe for alloy, steel, chrome, painted, and polished wheels | May damage sensitive wheel finishes if misused | Generally safe for most wheel surfaces |
| Iron Removal | Helps dissolve embedded iron particles and brake dust deposits | Limited iron-removal capability depending on the formula |
Usually does not remove embedded iron contamination |
| Surface Protection | Does not attack wheel surfaces or wheel bolts when used as directed | Can be harsh on delicate finishes |
Provides little or no surface protection |
It is completely safe on delicate custom carbon-ceramic brake systems thanks to its acid-free, pH-neutral solution. It focuses on eradicating and loosening contaminants and debris on the rim.
Simply wipe it off using a clean microfiber cloth. Since the product is a pH-neutral product, it leaves no stains or burns on painted or coated surfaces.
Once it comes in contact with any form of loose iron particles it instantly activates. So it is probably reacting to iron particles on the driveway and other microscopic metallic dust.
For vehicles used daily, applying once or twice in three weeks is ideal. But for vehicles that are not frequently used, once the rim is visibly accumulating debris apply to remove them all.
It will effectively dissolve surface rust stains and flash rusting from the rim. However, it does not grind away heavy, structural rust flaking off old steel.
