Sonax XTREME Brilliant Shine Detailer 750ml: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A quick detail spray for maintaining paint between washes, from Sonax.
- Key facts: Polymer formula; cleans light dust and fingerprints; tops up wax, sealant or ceramic coatings; water beading that Sonax says “lasts for weeks”; 750 ml; article 02874000; £9.90 (Sonax UK).
- Suits: Regular maintenance of a car that is already clean.
- Skip if: The car is dirty; Sonax says to wash and dry first, or treat only lightly soiled surfaces.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Sonax UK’s product page, checked 19 October 2026. The durability claim is Sonax’s own.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Sonax XTREME Brilliant Shine Detailer 750ml, article 02874000 | [1] |
| Formula | Polymer technology; cleans light dust, water spots and smudges from dry paint without scratching | [1] |
| Uses | Maintenance between washes; show preparation; topping up wax, sealant or ceramic coatings; listed as suitable for all paint types, wrapped vehicles and clear coats | [1] |
| Claims | Mirror-like shine; hydrophobic beading that “lasts for weeks”; no streaks or greasy residue | [1] |
| How to apply | Wash and dry; shake; spray lightly on a clean microfibre cloth or a dry panel; spread thinly one panel at a time; buff with a dry part of the cloth | [1] |
| Warnings | Not on hot surfaces or in direct sunlight; do not let it dry on the paint; protect from frost | [1] |
| Price | £9.90 including VAT; in stock on 19 October 2026 | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “sonax” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again for the exact product.
Follow the label. Keep it off hot panels and out of reach of children, and check the safety data sheet for first aid advice.
Questions people ask
How long does the protection last?
Sonax says “weeks” [1]. It gives no test data.
Can I use it on a wrapped car?
Sonax lists wrapped vehicles as suitable [1].
Can I spray it straight on the paint?
Sonax says to spray lightly on a cloth or lightly on a dry panel, one panel at a time [1].
Alternatives
- Soft99 Water Block: A hand-applied sealant. See our separate page.
- Other paint protection: See our paint protection hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits quick maintenance between washes at a low price. The durability claim is the maker’s. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- SONAX XTREME Brilliant Shine Detailer 750ml, Sonax UK, sonax.co.uk. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.