Tuf-Shine & Sonax Wheel cleaner?

Focus · 04-18-2011, 09:43 PM

Question that i feel might be on some peoples minds.

When i was reading up on tuf-shine it says not to use any strong cleaners on it or it'll fade quick. If any Sonax gets on it has anyone seen fading or any negative results?

jopa489 · 04-18-2011, 10:10 PM

Haven't used Tuf-Shine yet, but I would imagine strong cleaners like Sonax would impact the protective Tuf-Shine clearcoat. It probably won't strip it completely off the tire, but you probably won't see "months" of life from Tuf-Shine if using Sonax regularly.

RevC · 04-19-2011, 12:48 AM

i'd say sonax can fade the clearcoat of tuf shine, it can clear years of baked on dust.

chrisE92 · 04-19-2011, 12:53 AM

My tuf shine kit is on its way, and I'm getting a bottle of sonax full effect wheel cleaner 2 days from now. Sounds like these are two popular products right now. I also think that the wheel cleaner will cause tuf shine to fade quicker.

Focus · 04-19-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

My tuf shine kit is on its way, and I'm getting a bottle of sonax full effect wheel cleaner 2 days from now. Sounds like these are two popular products right now. I also think that the wheel cleaner will cause tuf shine to fade quicker.

Update us after 2 weeks of use with these products and let me know how the tuf-shine is holding up with the sonax use.

chrisE92 · 04-19-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

Tuf Shine claims "withstands several high pressure car washings" which doesn't sound very durable to me, but time will tell.

more durable than any other tire shine out there

TiAg335i · 04-19-2011, 06:43 PM

Sonax is not that strong. It's not even acidic.

TiAg335i · 04-19-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

Tuf Shine claims "withstands several high pressure car washings" which doesn't sound very durable to me, but time will tell.

Most tire shines can't even last through rain. That would be extremely durable.

Detailed Image · 04-21-2011, 08:43 PM

The Sonax wheel cleaner will not strip off the tire clear coat if you spray it on the rubber.

Greg @ DI

Focus · 04-21-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Detailed Image

The Sonax wheel cleaner will not strip off the tire clear coat if you spray it on the rubber.

Greg @ DI

That's what i've been waiting to hear, will order some now !

Detailed Image · 04-21-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Focus

That's what i've been waiting to hear, will order some now !

I appreciate the support!

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