carpro TRIX vs Sonax

[snellvilleauto]

I got both but are not sure which to use first. I have a set of chrome wheelset that is in decent shape. I just want to make it pop again. What should i use first? ty

[Kaban]

use the sonax on it.

[snellvilleauto]

use the sonax on it.

what's the rationale?

[Kaban]

because its meant for wheels.

you can use either one on paint or wheels so technically it doesnt matter. the sonax will remove iron faster because its not a mixed formula. there shouldnt be that much tar on your wheels unless they were never kept up for years. try both products.

[snellvilleauto]

because its meant for wheels.

you can use either one on paint or wheels so technically it doesnt matter. the sonax will remove iron faster because its not a mixed formula. there shouldnt be that much tar on your wheels unless they were never kept up for years. try both products.

True. I got 4 wheels. Let's do it :)

[brawl]

True. I got 4 wheels. Let's do it :)

Maybe you can apply both on the first wheel. Sonax first to clean it and then Trix to see if its brake dust and iron particles removing prowess is more powerful than Trix. With that, you can also check the wheel for tar. I read that Trix changes in different colors, depending on the contaminants it touches. If nothing happened with the application of the Trix, the you'll know that Sonax alone will do the job for the rest of the wheels.

If you found iron and tar on the first wheel, then try Trix on the second wheel, and for experiment purposes, apply Sonax after to see if there were things that Trix wasn't able to clean that Sonax can. Trix is cheaper than Sonax, and if it is a very good wheel cleaner, you don't have to buy a wheel cleaner.

Just a suggestion and please share your findings.

[PPLd]

Sorry for asking a dumb question but what is the advantage of using iron-x, tar-x, tri-x etc??

Because if you read the product description for clay, claying can remove these bonded particles too. is it easier, faster, cheaper or work better to use the "X" products to remove these contaminants?

[WRXINXS]

Sorry for asking a dumb question but what is the advantage of using iron-x, tar-x, tri-x etc??

Because if you read the product description for clay, claying can remove these bonded particles too. is it easier, faster, cheaper or work better to use the "X" products to remove these contaminants?

People use Iron X because Clay only shaves off the top layer of iron particles on your paint. The bottom of the particle is still imbedded in your paint. Iron X actually dissolves the entire particle.

[PPLd]

People use Iron X because Clay only shaves off the top layer of iron particles on your paint. The bottom of the particle is still imbedded in your paint. Iron X actually dissolves the entire particle.

wooo I see I see!
i thought clay will pull the whole piece of iron out like those demo cartoons lol
thanks!

[Kaban]

wooo I see I see!
i thought clay will pull the whole piece of iron out like those demo cartoons lol
thanks!

It will.... just do more passes.

Iron X is real handy around rear trim badges and real tight areas where clay wont work though. Plus it's a huge time saver. Must have product.

[brawl]

Personally, I prefer if I will just spray or wipe the rinse a product to remove contaminants than something rub it up and down, remold it and wipe its lube, especially on wheels. Although the wheel should still be clayed to remove remaining embedded contaminants, it will, as pointed out by kaban, take less time and effort than claying alone.

[DealerDetailer]

because its meant for wheels.

you can use either one on paint or wheels so technically it doesnt matter. the sonax will remove iron faster because its not a mixed formula. there shouldnt be that much tar on your wheels unless they were never kept up for years. try both products.

I agree with Kaban. Sonax is amazing on wheels! Heres a recent post I made of Sonax's work on so nasty wheels.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/48385-hideous-9-year-old-wheels-get-first-cleaning-ever.html

[snellvilleauto]

Maybe you can apply both on the first wheel. Sonax first to clean it and then Trix to see if its brake dust and iron particles removing prowess is more powerful than Trix. With that, you can also check the wheel for tar. I read that Trix changes in different colors, depending on the contaminants it touches. If nothing happened with the application of the Trix, the you'll know that Sonax alone will do the job for the rest of the wheels.

If you found iron and tar on the first wheel, then try Trix on the second wheel, and for experiment purposes, apply Sonax after to see if there were things that Trix wasn't able to clean that Sonax can. Trix is cheaper than Sonax, and if it is a very good wheel cleaner, you don't have to buy a wheel cleaner.

Just a suggestion and please share your findings.

I'll try it out and will share the result. Hopefully this weekend. Thanks for the suggestion.

[CEE DOG]

I would use TRIX. Its much cheaper than Sonax which I consider to be very overpriced.


Maybe you can apply both on the first wheel. Sonax first to clean it and then Trix to see if its brake dust and iron particles removing prowess is more powerful than Trix. With that, you can also check the wheel for tar. I read that Trix changes in different colors, depending on the contaminants it touches. If nothing happened with the application of the Trix, the you'll know that Sonax alone will do the job for the rest of the wheels.

If you found iron and tar on the first wheel, then try Trix on the second wheel, and for experiment purposes, apply Sonax after to see if there were things that Trix wasn't able to clean that Sonax can. Trix is cheaper than Sonax, and if it is a very good wheel cleaner, you don't have to buy a wheel cleaner.

Just a suggestion and please share your findings.

I agree! Post your findings :nod:


People use Iron X because Clay only shaves off the top layer of iron particles on your paint. The bottom of the particle is still imbedded in your paint. Iron X actually dissolves the entire particle.

:dblthumb2: :iagree:


because its meant for wheels.

you can use either one on paint or wheels so technically it doesnt matter. the sonax will remove iron faster because its not a mixed formula. there shouldnt be that much tar on your wheels unless they were never kept up for years. try both products.


With TRIX its important to agitate after a couple minutes and then let it sit as prescribed before removing. As long as its agitated (which is the only way I've used it) it will allow the IX and TarX component to remove both Iron and Tar.

Don't let either dry on the wheels and don't apply either in the sun.

[snellvilleauto]

Maybe you can apply both on the first wheel. Sonax first to clean it and then Trix to see if its brake dust and iron particles removing prowess is more powerful than Trix. With that, you can also check the wheel for tar. I read that Trix changes in different colors, depending on the contaminants it touches. If nothing happened with the application of the Trix, the you'll know that Sonax alone will do the job for the rest of the wheels.

If you found iron and tar on the first wheel, then try Trix on the second wheel, and for experiment purposes, apply Sonax after to see if there were things that Trix wasn't able to clean that Sonax can. Trix is cheaper than Sonax, and if it is a very good wheel cleaner, you don't have to buy a wheel cleaner.

Just a suggestion and please share your findings.

So i tried your method today. I'll post the pictures tommorw.
conclusion...I like Trix better