{"title":"Care — PROFILINE by SONAX","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-leathercleaner-lederreiniger","title":"PROFILINE LeatherCleaner (foam cleaner)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClean automotive leather like a pro — with the SONAX PROFILINE LeatherCleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does the SONAX PROFILINE LeatherCleaner do? The foam-active leather cleaner pulls dirt, skin oils, sweat and dye transfer out of any smooth automotive leather — thoroughly and gently, without stressing the leather grain or robbing it of its natural suppleness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAutomotive leather is one of the hardest-working interior surfaces there is — daily body contact, sweat, body oils, abrasion from clothing, sunlight and temperature swings all leave their mark. Regular all-purpose cleaners just don't belong on leather: anything too alkaline or solvent-heavy strips the moisture and natural oils out, damages the leather fibres and, over time, leads to brittleness and cracking. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherCleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is built as a specialist foam cleaner for automotive leather: foam-active for proper cleaning power down in the grain, mild enough to keep the fibres and natural suppleness intact, and strong enough to lift typical leather soiling completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam-active formula for deep leather cleaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e As you lay it down, the LeatherCleaner builds a cleaning foam that works into the grain and loosens dirt, skin oils, sweat and dye particles from the pores. The foam consistency stops the leather from getting over-soaked along the way — a real advantage over liquid leather cleaners, which can wet the leather too heavily when you overdo it and leave discolouration or water rings behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH-gentle and leather-friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cleaning formula is dialled in to respect the natural grain. Leather is a sensitive natural material — cleaners that are too acidic or too alkaline attack the fibres, pull out vital moisture and speed up ageing. The LeatherCleaner cleans effectively without altering the surface grain or clogging the pores, which you need open later on so the leather can take up care products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe ideal prep for leather care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, open-pored leather takes up a conditioner far better than dirty leather does. The LeatherCleaner is designed as the first step in the two-stage leather care routine: cleaning opens the pores and lays the groundwork so the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-leatherprotection-lederpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/a\u003e that follows can drive its nourishing actives deep into the grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always clean the leather before you condition it — never the other way round. Lay the LeatherCleaner down with a soft leather brush or a slightly damp microfibre, work it in with gentle circular passes, and let the foam dwell for a moment before you lift it off with a clean, dry cloth. On heavily soiled leather (seats in cars with a high step-in or strong sun exposure, say) we'd go two rounds: the first pass lifts the surface grime, the second reaches the deeper soiling sitting in the pores. Once it's dry, jump straight to the LeatherProtection — that's how the leather stays supple and hard-wearing over the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam formula and how it works — how the LeatherCleaner cleans automotive leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foam formula of this specialist leather cleaner runs on a surfactant-based cleaning principle tuned specifically to what automotive leather needs. Surfactants are surface-active substances that interact both with water (hydrophilic) and with fats and oils (lipophilic). In the leather cleaner, the surfactant molecules grab onto the grease and dirt particles in the pores, wrap around them and make them rinse away with water — no scrubbing pressure and no harsh chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foam consistency isn't there for looks; it does a job. Foam clings to the leather surface and doesn't run straight off, which gets you an even spread of cleaner even on vertical panels (door cards, seat backs). At the same time the foam structure keeps liquid water from soaking deep into the leather and causing water rings or swelling. That matters most on high-end, very fine leathers that don't react well to too much moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother plus of foam cleaning over spray solutions is the better dosing control: you can see straight away where you've applied the cleaner and how much foam is left on the surface — overdoing it is easy to spot and easy to correct. With regular liquid cleaners the product can sink in deep before you even notice it. Foam cleaning gives you more control over how much you use and how it spreads, which is especially handy on cars with sensitive Nappa or aniline leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of that, the leather cleaner is formulated to leave no residue on the surface that would stress the grain over time or block the uptake of care products. Chemical residue is a common problem when you use all-purpose cleaners on leather — they leave a thin film that makes the leather look clean but actually seals the pores. The knock-on effect is that the leather conditioner you apply next can't get deep enough into the grain, and its care effect drops off badly. Specialist cleaners like the LeatherCleaner sidestep this thanks to their leather-optimised make-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the LeatherCleaner right — the correct workflow for the best results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the foam cleaner follows a clear sequence that breaks down into prep, cleaning and finishing. Prep: rough-dust the interior — knock loose dust particles off the leather with a soft brush or microfibre before the cleaner goes on. Dust that meets moisture during cleaning can leave faint smears or take the edge off the cleaner's effect. Clear the seats completely and check that the seat heater switch is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning: spray the LeatherCleaner straight onto the leather, or onto a leather brush. Work it into the surface with gentle, circular pressure — the brush reaches down into the grain and the seams, where most of the dirt collects. On perforated leather (vented seats) take extra care near the perforation holes: chase any foam out of the holes with a brush and lift it off thoroughly so nothing stays behind in the channels. A dwell time of 30–60 seconds is enough for normal soiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing: lift the loosened dirt and cleaner residue with a clean, dry microfibre — the cloth takes up the foam, dirt and moisture and leaves a clean, slightly damp leather surface. For stubborn soiling (old ink marks, dye transfer from clothing) repeat the process — patience and a few passes with light pressure beat one go of hard scrubbing, which could mechanically damage the surface. Once it's dry (5–10 minutes), carry straight on with a leather conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather types and where to use it — which leather can take the LeatherCleaner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomotive leather isn't all the same — depending on vehicle class, manufacturer and trim, you get different kinds of leather that vary a lot in grain, coating and sensitivity. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherCleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e suits all smooth, coated automotive leathers: Nappa leather (premium and luxury cars), semi-aniline leather (partly untreated, with a light coating), standard automotive leather (fully coated, tough) and perforated leather. All these leather types carry a protective layer (finish) that makes them accessible to cleaning products without stressing the grain directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the LeatherCleaner isn't suited to is suede leather (nubuck) and suede-look surfaces like Alcantara — these absorbent, untreated leathers react differently to foam cleaner: the foam can mat the suede material, press the fibres flat and permanently change that typical velvety feel. For Alcantara and nubuck there are dedicated dry cleaners and suede brushes that work without liquid. It's also not made for synthetic leather (PU leather) — synthetic leather has no pores for the cleaner to get into and gets nothing out of the foam tech. For PU leather, mild all-purpose cleaners do the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day, you can use the LeatherCleaner on leather seats, leather door cards, leather steering wheels, gear knobs, centre consoles and leather dashboard tops. On leather seats in particular, which take heavy everyday use, a clean every 3 months makes sense — that's the same care interval recommended for the LeatherProtection that follows. Regular cleaning stops dirt working its way deep into the grain and reacting there with moisture — a process that over the long term leads to leather breakdown and discolouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather cleaners compared — when the PROFILINE LeatherCleaner is the best call\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the LeatherCleaner, the SONAX range has other leather cleaning and care products for different needs. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-leather-care-foam-lederpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherCareFoam\u003c\/a\u003e rolls cleaning and care into one product — ideal for regular quick care, when you don't need a deep cleaning step. The upside of the combo: one job instead of two. The downside on heavily soiled leather: the care actives in the combo product can't get all the way in if dirt blocks the path — and that's when the standalone cleaning step with the LeatherCleaner is the more effective route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst simple household cleaners or generic foam cleaners, the LeatherCleaner has clear advantages: the leather-friendly pH setting protects against fibre breakdown, and the formula is tuned to leave no residue that seals the surface or blocks the uptake of care products. All-purpose cleaners often leave film traces or chemical residue that stress the leather over time — a problem that just doesn't crop up with a specialist leather cleaner like the LeatherCleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional detailing outfits that regularly recondition cars with heavily soiled leather, the LeatherCleaner in the 1-litre bottle and as a multi-pack set is the most economical option. One litre is enough for several full interior cleans — and the leather sets (2x and 3x 1 litre) bring serious price advantages per litre. Outfits that offer leather cleaning and care as a fixed service package are best off pairing the LeatherCleaner directly with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-leatherprotection-lederpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/a\u003e — the matched duo covers the whole leather care process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying the SONAX PROFILINE LeatherCleaner — for whom and in what size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherCleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is for anyone who wants to keep quality automotive leather in good shape for the long haul. It comes in three options: 1 litre (ideal for private owners with one or two cars), a 2x 1 litre set and a 3x 1 litre set for regular users and professional detailing outfits. With sensible use (don't overdo it, work it onto the dirty areas on purpose) one litre of leather cleaner lasts through plenty of full interior cleans — for a private owner with one car and a 3-month cleaning interval, a litre goes for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather cleaner is an especially good shout for owners of cars with light leather colours (beige, grey, white), which show dirt far faster than dark leather and need cleaning more often. It's also a must for cars used by several people (family cars, company cars) — body contact and oils speed up leather ageing when they build up untreated in the grain. Sports cars with sport seats and heavy wear on the bolsters benefit a lot from the regular foam clean, which pulls friction sweat and abrasion out of the most stressed areas effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners of classics and youngtimers with original leather should go especially carefully — old leather often carries fewer of the modern finish layers and reacts more sensitively to cleaning agents. Here a test on an inconspicuous spot (the underside of a seat, say) before you take the leather cleaner across the whole surface is the way to go. On older leather in good overall shape, a thorough care treatment right after cleaning makes sense, so the leather is conditioned again straight after the cleaning step. For classic-car leather especially, the leather care system of cleaning followed by care is the gentlest and most effective method for long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete leather care system we'd recommend pairing the PROFILINE LeatherCleaner (cleaning) with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-leatherprotection-lederpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/a\u003e (care and protection) — both products are matched to each other and form a system that covers leather from a base clean through to protective conditioning. After cleaning, the pores open up, the conditioner gets in deeper and the protection lasts longer. A care routine that includes both steps is far more effective than cleaning alone or conditioning alone — and it keeps the leather measurably longer in good shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":53520945938767,"sku":"D1-SNX-2703000","price":19.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1 Liter Set","offer_id":53520945971535,"sku":"D1-SNX-2703000_2","price":38.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1 Liter Set","offer_id":53520946004303,"sku":"D1-SNX-2703000_3","price":58.47,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-leathercleaner-lederreiniger_1-liter.png?v=1730652690"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-leatherprotection-lederpflege","title":"PROFILINE LeatherProtection Leather Conditioner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFeed, protect and keep leather alive for years — with SONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does SONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection do? This professional leather conditioner feeds and protects every smooth leather surface inside the car — seats, steering wheel, door cards — and keeps the leather supple for years, so it doesn't dry out and crack.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithout regular care, even high-grade automotive leather loses the softness and suppleness that make it feel special. Dry, brittle leather cracks fast, goes dull and is almost impossible to bring back — and that's doubly true for cars that sit in direct sun or take a beating from dry cabin air during the heating season. \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e steps in exactly there: as a professional leather conditioner it loads the leather with nourishing actives that condition the structure from the inside, and at the same time lays down a fine protective film on the surface that keeps dirt, moisture and UV at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds and conditions every smooth leather surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e The care formula works into the leather structure and replaces the moisture and oils that daily use, heat and UV light pull out of it. You can see the result: the leather looks fuller, softer and keeps its natural grain instead of turning dry and hard. On cars that get parked in the sun a lot, regular leather care isn't a luxury — it's keeping the substance alive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA protective membrane against dirt, moisture and UV.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once it's worked in, LeatherProtection leaves a thin, barely noticeable protective layer on the surface that slows dirt and liquids from soaking in — which makes the next clean far easier. At the same time the UV protection cuts the fading on coloured leathers, a common headache on cars with light or coloured interiors that fade badly within a few years if left unprotected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects with no greasy shine and no lightening effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of leather products leave a greasy, shiny film that throws off the look and stands out on light leather. PROFILINE LeatherProtection is built to condition the leather to a satin-matte finish without shining it up or shifting the colour. The feel afterwards stays pleasant — no sticky, slippery or oily-grippy leather surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always clean leather before you condition it — on dirty leather the conditioner can seal the grime in and clog the pores. Use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-leathercleaner-lederreiniger\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherCleaner\u003c\/a\u003e as your first step, then lay the LeatherProtection on once it's dry. Apply the conditioner with a soft sponge or a lint-free cloth and work it in evenly — then let it sit for 15–20 minutes before you buff it off with a dry cloth. That gives you a full care workflow: clean → dry → condition → buff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather care for car interiors — how LeatherProtection conditions the leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather is a natural material with an open-pore structure soaked in natural oils and fats — those are what give leather its softness and flex. In daily driving the leather loses these actives non-stop: body heat, UV, dry heater air and mechanical load drive the oils out of the structure. The result is leather that gets stiffer, more brittle and more crack-prone — a process that creeps along quietly, barely visible, until the cracks finally show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e carries nourishing actives that work into the leather structure and partly replace the lost oils. The leather takes the care in, the fibres swell back up to give it volume and softness again, and the surface goes more flexible. That conditioning effect isn't just cosmetic — conditioned leather is mechanically far less prone to cracking, because the fibres can give under load (getting in, getting out, sitting) instead of snapping brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of the conditioning, LeatherProtection lays down a protective surface layer that shields the leather from further moisture loss, dirt pickup and UV. That layer is extremely thin and doesn't feel like a film once you've buffed it off — the leather keeps its natural grain and that typical leather grip, without looking synthetic or sealed. Care intervals of 3–6 months (depending on how hard the car is used and how much sun it sees) keep the leather in good shape for the long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use leather conditioner properly — step by step for the best results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e follows a clear routine that breaks down into three phases: prep, conditioning and buffing. Phase 1 (prep): the leather has to be clean and dry before you condition it. Get dust, dirt particles and grease residue off first with a leather cleaner — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-leathercleaner-lederreiniger\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherCleaner\u003c\/a\u003e is the ideal pre-clean, opening the pores and prepping the leather for the care step. After cleaning, let the leather dry briefly before you put the conditioner on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase 2 (conditioning): put a small amount of LeatherProtection on a soft applicator sponge or a lint-free cloth and lay it on the leather evenly — gentle pressure, circular or straight strokes. You should see the leather drink the care in. Then let it sit 15–20 minutes so the actives can work into the structure — don't buff straight away, that cuts the care effect right down. On badly dried-out leather a second coat after the first pass can make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase 3 (buffing): take a clean, dry cotton or microfibre cloth and buff off the excess until the leather looks satin-matte and feels soft. No sticky film, no shine, no colour change — those are the signs of a leather conditioner laid on right. How often you redo it depends on the load: cars that sit in the sun a lot or get used hard every day benefit from a treatment every 3 months; with moderate use, 2 cycles a year is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere leather conditioner works — which leather types LeatherProtection handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all car leather is the same — depending on the vehicle class and maker, different leather types are used, and some have very different care needs. Smooth nappa leathers, the kind fitted in premium and luxury cars, take care products in well and show a clear improvement in grip and softness after treatment. Perforated leather (vented seats) needs extra care during application: too much conditioner in the perforation holes can leave stubborn residue — here a thinner amount and thorough buffing, including around the perforations, is the way to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e suits every smooth car leather: nappa, semi-aniline, aniline and standard automotive leather. It's not for suede or nubuck (alcantara) — these absorbent materials react differently to creamy care products and need dedicated suede care. If you're unsure about the leather type, check the underside of the seat or ask the carmaker. Faux leather (PU leather, vinyl) usually doesn't benefit from leather products either, since it lacks the pores for actives to get into — dedicated synthetic-leather care is the better call there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use LeatherProtection on leather steering wheels and leather gear knobs too — here the amount is what counts: too much conditioner makes the wheel rim slippery, and that's dangerous. On steering wheels lay on only a very thin coat, buff thoroughly and let the leather fully soak it in before the car gets moved. That's the one spot where leather care really calls for caution — on seats, door cards and centre consoles, slipperiness from too much conditioner isn't a real-world problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather conditioner compared — PROFILINE LeatherProtection vs. other leather care products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX range has several leather products for different needs. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-leather-care-foam-lederpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherCareFoam\u003c\/a\u003e is a foam version of the leather care that's especially handy on seats: the foam spreads evenly across the surface and works well into seams and grooves, which pays off on heavily grained leather. LeatherProtection as a cream, on the other hand, goes further and is easier to portion thanks to its creamy consistency — which makes it the pick for full interior details and regular pro use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst XTREME-line products like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-lederpflegeschaum-lederpflege\"\u003eSONAX XTREME LederPflegeSchaum\u003c\/a\u003e, the PROFILINE LeatherProtection positions itself as a pro product for frequent users: bigger bottle (1 litre vs. 300 ml on the XTREME), higher yield per litre, and pricing that works out more economical with regular use. For detailers running multiple cars, or businesses with regular leather work, the 1-litre PROFILINE bottle is clearly the more economical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying PROFILINE LeatherProtection — who is this leather conditioner for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right call for anyone who wants to keep high-grade car leather in good shape for the long run. It's a great fit for owners of high-end cars with leather interiors — sport, luxury and premium segments — who want to invest in keeping their interior's value. Professional detailers who offer leather cleaning and care as a fixed part of their service. And drivers who park in the sun a lot or use their cars hard, and therefore need more care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1-litre bottle offers excellent value per millilitre for regular users. Used properly (thin coats), a litre of leather conditioner covers a very large number of treatments — even with heavy pro use across several cars a week, the bottle will last many months. For occasional users the 1-litre bottle is a long-term investment that stretches over years without losing its care effect — stored properly (cool, sealed) the product keeps indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete leather care programme we'd pair the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-leathercleaner-lederreiniger\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherCleaner\u003c\/a\u003e (cleaning) with SONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection (care) — that covers the leather from the clean right through to the protective conditioning in one system that's built to work together. Both products are formulated so the cleaner opens the pores and the conditioner gets taken in optimally — something you can't always count on when you mix products from different brands. After a detail, check the leather once a year for the first signs of cracking — micro-cracks caught early can still be stabilised with regular care; deep, drawn-out cracks need professional leather restoration that goes beyond normal care products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":53521525211471,"sku":"D1-SNX-2823000","price":33.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1 Liter Set","offer_id":53521525244239,"sku":"D1-SNX-2823000_2","price":66.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1 Liter Set","offer_id":53521525277007,"sku":"D1-SNX-2823000_3","price":100.47,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-leatherprotection-lederpflege_1-liter.png?v=1730657470"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-plasticcare-kunststoffpflege","title":"PROFILINE PlasticCare Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBring plastic back to life and protect it for the long run with SONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does SONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare actually do? This solvent-free plastic care revives faded colours, masks dull patches and surface scratches, and seals every plastic part inside and outside the car — engine-bay preservation right after the wash included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaded plastic trim, dull dashboards and engine covers gone grey are some of the most common jobs detailing businesses tackle day in, day out. What plenty of people don't realise: most silicone-based plastic dressings throw out a quick shine but pull in dust, leave a tacky surface and give you no real protection. \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a different route — a solvent-free, regenerating plastic care that revives colours, masks dull patches and scratches, and lays down a protective preservation layer on the plastic without any in-your-face high-gloss look. What you get is a subtle, natural sheen close to factory-fresh, and it sells far better to your customers than a greasy, shiny dashboard. Available in three pack sizes — 1 litre, 5 litres and 25 litres — PlasticCare covers everything from the small one-man outfit to the big detailing chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour revival with a subtle, natural sheen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and dark-grey plastic parts look rich and deep again after treatment, without that artificial shine. The subtle sheen SONAX is known for comes from a thin preservation layer that reflects light evenly instead of mirroring it like a silicone film. That matters most on high-end cars, where too much gloss on the dashboard reads as cheap and puts off discerning customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolvent-free — safe for every type of plastic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula won't attack painted or unpainted plastics and works across the whole interior. Unlike solvent-based alternatives, PlasticCare doesn't dry the plastic out or make it brittle. Long term that's the difference that counts: solvents lift surface grime but pull the plasticisers out of the material at the same time — the opposite of real, lasting care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine-bay preservation in one step.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprayed on straight after the engine wash, PlasticCare seals every plastic cover and cable sheath in the bay. The surfaces are protected and get a tidy, looked-after finish that makes the difference at inspections and used-car sales. No separate engine-bay product needed — PlasticCare handles that job too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the best result, fill PlasticCare into a SONAX Sprayboy and, depending on how much sheen you want, dilute it up to 1:2 with water. Less concentrate gives you a flatter, more natural look — ideal for dashboards and centre consoles, where high gloss can cause glare. For the engine bay, use PlasticCare neat, right after the engine wash and once you've blown excess water out of the recesses and off the ignition system with compressed air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic care without solvents — why that makes a difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plastic-care market is a mess, and a lot of products promise more than they deliver. Most cheap interior sprays and plastic dressings are built on silicone oils and solvents. The silicone oil delivers instant shine, the solvent helps it soak in fast. The problem: silicone oils sit on the surface as a film and pull in dust like a magnet. After a few days the dressed dashboard looks dustier than before. Solvents, meanwhile, go after the plasticisers in the plastic over time — the very substances that keep it supple and colour-rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/strong\u003e works without solvents and instead relies on a regenerating blend of active ingredients that sinks into the top layer of the plastic, brings faded pigments back to life and forms a thin protective coat. That coat isn't tacky, barely attracts dust and creates no unnatural shine. The effect lasts far longer than with silicone products, because the actives don't just sit on the surface and disappear at the next wipe — they genuinely regenerate the top layers of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the daily run of a detailing business this difference shows up in two places above all. First, the treated surface stays clean much longer, because there's no silicone film binding particles. Second, PlasticCare is easy to redo — when the customer comes back weeks later, a fresh coat keys in perfectly, with no layers building up and nothing to strip off first. With silicone-based products you often have to clean the old layer off before you can dress fresh — a step that costs time and calls for solvent cleaners that, in turn, stress the plastic all over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother plus of the solvent-free formula shows in how it handles delicate plastics: high-end cars increasingly use soft-coated interior surfaces — so-called soft-touch plastics that feel great but react extremely badly to solvents. A single contact with aggressive products can leave these surfaces permanently tacky or rub the soft-touch coating away. PlasticCare is safe on these delicate surfaces and cares for them without attacking the coating — something that matters a lot when you're detailing premium cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRestoring plastic — application inside and on exterior parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlasticCare is deliberately simple to apply, so it stays fast and efficient in the day-to-day too. For the interior, fill the product into a Sprayboy, spray it onto a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-sensitivesurface-detailer-innenraumreiniger\"\u003esoft microfibre care pad\u003c\/a\u003e and spread it evenly across the plastic. Don't spray straight onto the surface — first, you avoid overspray on glass and displays, and second, you've got better control over how much you lay down. A thin, even coat is enough; thicker layers don't give a better result, they just dry slower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiluting with water up to 1:2 is a handy feature plenty of products don't offer. For the dashboard and centre console we'd go with the diluted version — the result is a subtle, silky sheen that throws no glare in direct sun. On cars with big, light dashboards in particular, too much gloss can mirror in the windscreen and spoil your view. For door cards and plastic parts in the boot you can work neat, since glare doesn't matter there and the stronger colour-revival effect is exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, PlasticCare plays to its strength on unpainted plastic parts: bumper trim, mirror caps, wheel-arch liners and side mouldings that have gone grey under UV get their dark colour back. The effect isn't permanent — after a few weeks outdoors and a handful of washes it fades — but for prepping a car before a sale or as a regular care step it's convincing. If you want more durable protection on exterior plastics, you can use PlasticCare as a base coat and then lay down \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-ceramiccoating-cc-plastic-rubber-kunststoffversiegelung\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Plastic+Rubber\u003c\/a\u003e as a long-term seal on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that matters when you apply it: don't work on hot surfaces. PlasticCare needs a moment to dry evenly — on heated plastic the watery part flashes off too fast and you can get patchy spots. Ideally you work at room temperature or in the shade. Same goes for storage: keep it away from frost, as the water-based formula can take damage below zero. A product that's frozen through can lose its even consistency and shouldn't be used any more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a typical car interior you need about 20 to 30 millilitres of concentrate diluted — which means a litre of PlasticCare covers around thirty to forty full interior treatments. On cars with a lot of interior plastic, like SUVs or vans, reckon on double. That mileage is one of the reasons PlasticCare works out cheaper long term than budget products, despite the higher upfront price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine-bay preservation — the underrated job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngine-bay preservation is an area plenty of detailers skip or cover with specialist products. PlasticCare gives you a practical edge here: it takes that job on as well, with no extra product needed. The best moment is straight after the engine wash — the bay is clean, the surfaces still slightly damp, and PlasticCare spreads especially evenly and quickly on the wet surfaces, because the water acts as a glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe routine: first blow excess water out of the recesses, off the connectors and the ignition system with compressed air. Then spray PlasticCare neat onto the plastic covers with the Sprayboy, evenly. The preservation guards against fresh dirt, stops the heat, oil vapours and the elements from roughening and greying the plastic, and gives the bay a clean, evenly cared-for finish. When the car gets valued — used-car sale, lease return or inspection — a cared-for engine bay makes a measurable difference to the overall impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne from day-to-day: PlasticCare is also brilliant for campers and commercial vehicles, where the engine bay often takes far more dirt than on a car. The solvent-free formula is harmless to rubber seals and cable sheaths in the bay — both materials that solvent-based preservers can attack. On electric and hybrid vehicles the gentle formula is a plus too, since sensitive high-voltage cable sheathing and electronic connectors don't get hit with aggressive chemistry. A clean, preserved engine bay signals at the MOT and at every garage visit that the car is looked after carefully — a detail that experienced inspectors and buyers spot straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic care compared — PlasticCare vs. XTREME plastic sealant vs. interior spray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the PROFILINE PlasticCare, the SONAX range also has the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-xtreme-ceramic-kunststoff-versiegelung\"\u003eXTREME Ceramic Kunststoff-Versiegelung\u003c\/a\u003e. The difference: the XTREME version is pitched as an end-user product and brings a ceramic sealing component aimed mainly at protection. PROFILINE PlasticCare, by contrast, is the choice for professional use, because it dilutes, comes in large packs (1 l, 5 l, 25 l) and covers engine-bay preservation on top of the care side. For daily use with dozens of cars a week, PlasticCare is the more economical and more versatile pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassic interior sprays off the DIY-store shelf aren't a serious comparison. They're built almost entirely on silicone oil, throw out an artificial high gloss that's unwanted in professional detailing, and offer no real care or regeneration. In a detailing business they've got no place near a car — they leave residues that get in the way of a later ceramic coating and have to be removed with effort. PlasticCare, on the other hand, plays nicely with all the common coating systems and forms no problematic silicone layers. That's a key point for businesses that offer ceramic coatings alongside detailing: with PlasticCare you care for the plastic without buying yourself trouble for later coating work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailers after a complete care system, the combo of PlasticCare for plastic, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-gummipfleger-gummipflege-reifenpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE GummiPfleger\u003c\/a\u003e for rubber and tyres, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-leatherprotection-lederpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE LeatherProtection\u003c\/a\u003e for leather gives you seamless cover across every interior material. Each product is specialised for its material and delivers better results than a one-size-fits-all interior product that does everything \"a bit\". If you're not ready to build out a material-specific system like that, you can start with PlasticCare alone and already make a big jump in quality over universal products — then add the other specialists step by step as demand grows and customers start to appreciate the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is SONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare is aimed at detailing businesses, car dealers and garages that care for interiors and engine bays every day. The 5-litre pack is the most economical option for high-throughput operations — and the 25-litre drum is cheaper again for big businesses or detailing chains. Being dilutable with water makes PlasticCare one of the most economical plastic-care products on the market: a litre turns into three litres of ready-to-use solution at 1:2 dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor used-car detailers, PlasticCare is especially valuable, because it regenerates faded plastics fast and visibly — exactly what customers clock on their first look into the interior. A freshly detailed dashboard with a natural sheen gives the impression of a well-kept car, and that, in our experience, lifts the price you can ask noticeably. Paired with a thorough interior clean — say with SONAX PROFILINE MultiStar as a pre-cleaner — PlasticCare delivers the visual finish that marks the line between \"clean\" and \"detailed\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest note: PlasticCare is a care and preservation product, not a permanent seal. On heavily UV-exposed exterior plastics the effect fades after a few weeks and has to be redone. If you want a long-term solution for exterior plastics, use PlasticCare as the care base and set a ceramic coating over it. Inside, where UV exposure is lower, the effect lasts much longer. But for what it's built for — professional plastic care in the daily detailing run — SONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare is one of the most convincing solutions on the market: high yield, versatile, and a result you can be proud of. Interior, engine bay or exterior plastics — PlasticCare is the product that shouldn't be missing from any pro detailing kit. Once you've used it in the daily run, you'll quickly find that interior sprays and budget plastic dressings are done for — not because it's pricier, but because it simply works better and even comes out cheaper long term. The real difference shows not just in the instant result, but above all in how it lasts and how well it plays with the care steps and seals that come after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":57344841843023,"sku":"D1-SNX-2054050","price":18.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":57344841875791,"sku":"D1-SNX-2055000","price":79.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 liters","offer_id":57344841908559,"sku":"D1-SNX-2057050","price":235.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-plasticcare_1000ml.png?v=1774741150"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-plastic-protectant-exterior-kunststoffpflege","title":"PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRescue weathered plastics and protect them for good — SONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat can a deep plastic conditioner do that regular plastic care products can't? This silicone-free pro-grade deep conditioner from the PROFILINE line soaks deep into porous exterior plastics, brings faded black back to life and lays down protection that survives several shampoo washes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnpainted exterior plastics are one of the most common eyesores on a car: bumpers, sill trims, wheel arch flares and mirror housings fade over time from deep black to a dull grey — a dead giveaway of UV damage and neglect. A lot of care products only sit on top of the surface and wash straight off with the next rain or the next shampoo. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e goes deeper: the silicone-free gel formula works into the pores of the plastic, feeds the material from within and brings back the original depth of colour for good — with staying power that outlasts several washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep action, not a surface coating.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gel formula is built to work its way into the microporous structure of exterior plastics. Bare plastic has a porous surface that loses plasticisers over time — the result is fading and that grey, lifeless look. The PlasticProtectant sinks into those pores and feeds the material with conditioning agents that take over the plasticiser role and regenerate the surface from the inside out. A surface coating never gets that deep and wipes off the first time you touch it with a cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting protection that holds through several washes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A common gripe with plastic dressings is how quickly they give up — one rain shower or one shampoo wash and the effect is gone. The PROFILINE PlasticProtectant is built for day-in, day-out pro use: the formula stands up to several pressure-washer passes and shampoo washes. For detailing shops that means you don't have to redo the plastics every time a car comes back in — a clear efficiency win over shorter-lived products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone-free formula — safe around paint, rubber and vinyl wraps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicone in plastic dressings is a well-known headache in detailing shops: it oversprays onto paint, leaves panels unfit for fresh paint or wraps, and leaves residue on window frames that gets in the way of later glass coatings. The PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" contains no silicone — so you can use it right up against paintwork and seals without residue messing up the rest of your workflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the best results, prep the plastic first — strip off dirt, old dressing residue and silicone left behind by previous products with a plastic cleaner or a mild APC. Old residue on the surface stops the PlasticProtectant from sinking in properly, and the effect ends up far weaker than on a clean substrate. Lay the product down thin on an applicator sponge or a soft cloth and work it into the surface. Less is more: a thin film does more than a thick coat that dries on top and goes streaky. Bring the plastic up to room temperature first — on ice-cold plastic the gel soaks in slower and tends to leave a surface film rather than working deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSilicone-free deep plastic care — how the Plastic Protectant brings weathered exterior plastic back to life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSONAX's PROFILINE line stands for formulas with higher active concentrations than the consumer range — with the PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" that means a bigger share of the active conditioning agents that do the deep work. Those agents are low-molecular, i.e. small enough to get into the microporous structure of hard plastic. Standard plastic dressings often lean on silicones because they flash off fast and give instant gloss — but silicone doesn't get into the plastic, it just sits on top. The PlasticProtectant works instead with polar conditioning oils and polymers that are chemically at home with the polypropylene and polyamide plastics that dominate car construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe UV-protection components in the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e are the key to long-term care. UV radiation is the number-one cause of plastic fading: it breaks up the molecular chains at the surface, oxidises it and drives out the plasticisers that give the plastic its colour and flexibility. UV stabilisers in the formula absorb or reflect UV before it can damage the plastic. Using the PlasticProtectant regularly keeps building up that UV-protective film and holds the original depth of colour longer than going without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor badly weathered plastic that's already gone grey and brittle, a two-step job makes sense: first a plastic restoration with an abrasive deep-care product that mechanically takes off the oxidised layer; then the PlasticProtectant as the long-term-protection finish. On its own the PlasticProtectant can improve the look of very weathered plastic, but it can't take it all the way back to new if the damage has gone deep into the material. As a care product for well-kept or moderately weathered plastic, though, it's spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow it behaves varies a little by plastic type: polypropylene (PP), the most common exterior plastic on bumpers and sills, is fairly non-polar and takes the care formula well. Polycarbonate (PC) on headlight housings and some mirror covers is a touch smoother and more porous — here a second application after the first has soaked in can help push the deep action further. ABS plastics on trim pieces and exterior mouldings have a finer surface texture and, being less porous, take the PlasticProtectant up more slowly — so a longer dwell time (10–15 minutes instead of 5) works best before you wipe off the excess. The product is compatible with all common automotive plastics; even so, a quick spot test on a small area before the full job is worth it on older or unfamiliar plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeing fine on rubber is a nice bonus: rubber on window seals, door frames and bumper edges also loses plasticisers to UV and ozone and goes brittle over time. You can put the PlasticProtectant on those rubber parts too and feed them the same conditioning components as the plastic. That keeps the workflow simple: one product for unpainted exterior plastic and the rubber right next to it, with no switching between products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplying the Plastic Protectant Exterior — application, thin coats and common mistakes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApplying the PlasticProtectant right starts with prepping the plastic: fully cleaned, dry and brought up to roughly room temperature. Put a small drop of the gel on a closed-cell foam applicator or a microfibre cloth and work it evenly into the plastic in small circular motions. The gel consistency lets you meter it out in a controlled way — it doesn't run, doesn't drip and stays put where you lay it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common mistake in application: too much product at once. A thick film on the plastic looks intensely glossy at first, but it dries unevenly and leaves streaky, whitish patches once it's set. The right amount is far less than you'd expect — the product is meant to soak in, not sit on the surface. A second thin coat after the first has soaked in beats one thick coat. After applying, let it dwell for 5–10 minutes, then take off the excess with a dry, clean microfibre cloth and even out the sheen at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor bumpers with deep textures and honeycomb patterns, a fine detailing brush helps work the gel into the recesses. Textured exterior plastics have more surface area than flat parts and need a bit more product to match — but still lay it down thin so nothing dries up in the grooves. A common issue with bumper honeycomb is dressing drying in the corners and showing up as white residue once it sets. Thanks to its clear, gel-like formula the PlasticProtectant is less prone to white residue than silicone-based products — but overdo the application and it can happen here too. Lay it down thin and work out the excess: that's the fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUV protection and durability — how many washes the protection lasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow long the PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" lasts depends on a few things: how often you wash the car, the water temperature, the mechanical contact in a car wash and the car's sun\/UV exposure. Under normal conditions — a monthly wash, moderate sun — the built-up protection holds for 4–8 weeks at a level well above untreated plastic. Wash weekly or run it through heavy pressure-washing and durability drops off accordingly, but it still holds longer than surface-only rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor pro detailing shops, the long-term effect means you don't have to redo the plastics on cars that come back within a few weeks. A car brought in for a full detail with its plastics treated with the PlasticProtectant stays in top shape for 4–6 weeks under the owner's normal use. That cuts down complaints about plastics fading fast and saves time day in, day out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that matters in practice: the first coat on badly weathered plastic often doesn't show the full result yet. Weathered, porous plastic drinks up that first coat of PlasticProtectant fast and fills the deepest pores; the gloss and depth of colour improve noticeably, but not to the max. A second coat once the first has fully soaked in (a third on very heavy weathering) takes the deep action to its best. Building it up like this — several thin layers instead of one thick one — is more efficient and gives a more even, deeper result than a single heavy application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor cars that catch a lot of sun — say in countries with intense sunlight, or parked outside all summer — a monthly top-up makes sense. Heavy sun exposure uses up the UV-protection components faster, because they soak up the UV energy that would otherwise damage the plastic. A quick refresh takes only a few minutes per car and keeps the plastics safe from that greyish ageing effect for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" compared — vs. PlasticCare and vs. KunststoffGel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the SONAX plastic-care range there are clear positioning differences. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-plasticcare-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/a\u003e is also a PROFILINE product, but it's built for broader use on painted and unpainted plastics — more of an all-rounder, less specialised on deep action for badly weathered exterior plastics. For cars with mixed plastic surfaces (inside + outside, painted + unpainted) the PlasticCare is a handy one-product solution; for unpainted exterior plastics only, the PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" is the more focused pick with stronger deep action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne comparison point that often gets underrated in practice: the effect on matte plastics. Some modern cars come with matte or satin-finished exterior plastics from the factory (matte spoilers or mirror housings, for instance). On those surfaces a glossy plastic dressing would wreck the matte look you want and throw up shiny patches. Applied thin, the PROFILINE PlasticProtectant leaves a subtle, understated level of sheen — so with a very thin coat and thorough working-out it can go on matte plastics too without killing the matte look completely. For deliberately matte surfaces, though, a product made specifically for matte finishes — one that's guaranteed not to add gloss — is the safer bet. On normal, slightly glossy exterior plastics the PlasticProtectant is the go-to in the PROFILINE range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffgel-aussen-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX XTREME KunststoffGel \"Außen\"\u003c\/a\u003e is the consumer version for the same job: unpainted exterior plastics. It handles much like the PROFILINE PlasticProtectant but has a lower active concentration — ideal for the occasional user who dresses their car once or twice a year. The PROFILINE product is built for day-in, day-out pro use and packs more active density per application — which pays off far more on badly weathered surfaces and in shops running lots of cars a day than the consumer version does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor rubber care near window seals and door frames, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-gummipfleger-gummipflege-reifenpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE GummiPfleger\u003c\/a\u003e is the companion pick: it's formulated specifically to bring elasticity back into rubber and uses different actives than the PlasticProtectant. For the lower sill rubbers and window frames, a combo works best: PlasticProtectant for the plastic surfaces, GummiPfleger for the rubber seals right next to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying plastic care — who the SONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" is right for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first pick for pro detailing shops that work exterior plastics every day and need a long-lasting, silicone-free solution. One litre, applied thin, covers a lot of cars — the pack size is aimed at day-in, day-out pro use. For the private user with one or two cars who wants to keep their plastics looking their best for good, the 1-litre bottle is economical in the long run too: applied thin, you use very little per car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PlasticProtectant is especially relevant for owners of cars older than 5 years, since by then exterior plastics have lost a lot of their depth of colour without care — even if the car gets washed regularly. Hardest hit are cars whose exterior plastic has already faded noticeably — a grey spoiler, dull bumpers, bleached-out sill trims. One intensive treatment shows the difference straight away; regular care after that keeps the regenerated look going for good. As a verified SONAX dealer, Detailing1 keeps the PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\" permanently in stock in the 1-litre pack size for day-in, day-out pro use. The product is ready to go straight away — no dilution, no prep, straight from the bottle onto the applicator and off you go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":57345086325071,"sku":"D1-SNX-2103000","price":24.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-plastic-protectant-exterior_1liter.png?v=1774731882"}],"url":"https:\/\/detiiling1.com\/collections\/profiline-pflege.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}