{"title":"Plastic Care — SONAX","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sonax-xtreme-ceramic-kunststoff-versiegelung","title":"XTREME Ceramic Plastic Sealant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCeramic protection for exterior plastics — SONAX XTREME Ceramic Plastic Sealant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you protect faded plastic trim on your car for the long haul? The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Ceramic Plastic Sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e uses Si-Carbon technology to lay down a satin-matte, hydrophobic layer on bumpers, trim strips and mirror caps — with up to three months of protection per application.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeglected exterior plastic trim greys out fast: UV, ozone and the weather break down the surface polymers of the plastic and leave a rough, dull finish that grabs dirt and stops water from beading. A basic plastic dressing gives you a quick shine, but barely protects against fresh weathering. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Ceramic Plastic Sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e tackles this from a different angle: the Si-Carbon formula builds a chemically anchored, hydrophobic ceramic layer on the plastic surface — not a plain oil that washes off, but a bond that keeps UV protection and water repellency active for up to three months. In a 750 ml bottle for regular use across all kinds of vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSi-Carbon ceramic protection for up to three months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Si-Carbon technology in the formula bonds with the plastic surface on a molecular level and forms a longer-lasting layer than classic oil- or silicone-based dressings. The sealant stays active through several downpours and hand washes, so you don't have to reapply it after every wash. That saves time and money compared with plastic dressings you have to top up every week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin-matte look with no greasy overshine on exterior plastics.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lot of plastic dressings leave an oily high gloss that looks off on trim and bumpers that are meant to be matte. The Ceramic Plastic Sealant is tuned to the satin-matte factory tone of modern exterior plastics: the plastic looks fresh and cared for, without over-the-top shine. The result matches the factory-fresh look buyers know from the showroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrophobic surface that grabs less dirt.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sealed plastic surface repels water and cuts down on how much road grime, limescale and overspray stick to it. Slushy rain and road muck wipe off a sealed plane far more easily than off bare plastic. That keeps the car cleaner between washes and takes some of the work out of the next one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the best results with the Ceramic Plastic Sealant, prep is everything: first strip the plastic of grease and silicone residue with a plastic cleaner, then degrease with isopropyl alcohol (IPA), and only then lay down the sealant. On badly faded plastic, a refresh step with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffgel-aussen-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX XTREME KunststoffGel \"Außen\"\u003c\/a\u003e pays off before you seal — it brings back the original deep colour of the plastic before the sealant locks in and protects that state. Apply the Ceramic Plastic Sealant thinly with an applicator sponge, let it flash off briefly, then buff it off with a microfibre — don't rub it in, just spread it evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSi-Carbon technology of the Ceramic Plastic Sealant — how it works and how it lasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSi-Carbon technology is the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Plastic Sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e: silicon compounds (Si) combined with carbon molecules form a chemically anchored protective layer on the plastic surface once you've applied it. This bond is more stable than a plain oil film — oils only sit between the plastic and the outside world as a physical barrier that rain and washes strip off fairly quickly. The Si-Carbon layer, by contrast, ties into the surface molecules of the plastic and holds up against water rinses and cleaning agents far longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the hydrophobicity, UV protection is the second key job of the sealant. UV is the main driver of plastic greying: high-energy UV photons break apart the polymer chains at the plastic surface, which shows up as visible fading and brittleness. The Ceramic Plastic Sealant contains UV absorbers that catch part of the incoming UV and slow the greying rate. The effect stacks up: vehicles sealed regularly every three months show far less greying over the years than untreated ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe up-to-three-months protection applies under normal conditions: regular hand washes or automatic car washes, normal weather, no aggressive cleaners. In practice that means three to four applications a year, which makes the 750 ml bottle enough for most vehicles over a full care season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA question that comes up a lot is whether the Si-Carbon sealant plays nicely with other ceramic products in a vehicle care system. Since the Ceramic Plastic Sealant only goes on plastic surfaces and never on paint, there's no interaction with paint sealants or ceramic coatings on the body. If you want to set the whole car up with ceramic protection — paint with a ceramic coating, plastics with the Ceramic sealant, glass with a hydrophobic treatment — you can run all of them together without any conflict. Each area has its own product, and you keep the line between plastic and paint clear when you apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplying the Ceramic Plastic Sealant — prep, application and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow well the Ceramic Plastic Sealant works comes straight down to how you prep the surface. On greasy, silicone- or oil-loaded surfaces the Si-Carbon compound can't form a stable bond with the plastic — the sealant would only cling to the oil, not to the plastic itself. That's why pre-cleaning with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or a dedicated plastic cleaner is a must, not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApplication: put the sealant on an applicator sponge or a soft microfibre and lay it down thinly on the cleaned plastic. Don't scrub, just spread it evenly. Depending on the ambient temperature, let it flash off for 2–5 minutes, then buff it off with a clean microfibre. On smooth plastics (mirror caps, sill covers) a single thin coat is enough; on textured, porous plastics (bumpers with a honeycomb structure) you can add a second coat after 10 minutes of drying to make sure the recesses are fully covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature and weather shape the result: apply the Ceramic Plastic Sealant at temperatures between 5 °C and 30 °C. Below 5 °C the Si-Carbon compound reacts more slowly and takes longer to flash off — which can lead to uneven buffing. Above 30 °C or in direct sun the product dries on too fast and gets hard to remove. If you're working in summer, move into the shade or shift the job to the cooler morning or evening hours. In winter, a heated garage or wash bay is the way to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the first application on new or long-neglected plastic, a two-coat approach pays off: the first coat soaks into the surface and fills the porous, UV-damaged structure. The second coat then forms the actual protective layer on an even base. Follow-up applications every three months usually only need one coat, since the base is already sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it goes — bumpers, trim strips, mirror caps and more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ceramic Plastic Sealant suits all unpainted exterior plastic parts: bumper inserts and strips in their factory colour, sill covers, wheel-arch flares, mirror caps, A-pillar trims, plastic roof spoilers, door-handle recesses and rear diffusers. Vehicles with large plastic areas benefit most — SUVs, off-roaders and vans with pronounced plastic bumpers have a lot more surface that goes grey and neglected fast without regular care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn bumpers with built-in parking sensors, work carefully: don't spray the product straight into the sensor openings. An applicator sponge guided only onto the plastic between the sensors keeps residue out of the openings. If you need to, mask the sensor openings with a small strip of painter's tape before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot meant for painted surfaces: the Ceramic Plastic Sealant is built specifically for unpainted, pigmented plastics and can leave streaks on clear coat. On rubber parts (door seals, window seals) and rubber lips on bumpers you can use the sealant too — it protects rubber against UV embrittlement as well, though it lasts a bit shorter than on hard plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ceramic Plastic Sealant compared — plastic care products in the range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the SONAX plastic care range, the Ceramic Plastic Sealant sits as the long-term protection product for regular care. Compared with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffdetailer-innen-aussen-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX XTREME KunststoffDetailer \"Innen+Außen\"\u003c\/a\u003e, the Ceramic sealant is built for pure exterior use and longer durability — the KunststoffDetailer is better for a quick interior and exterior refresh with instant shine, while the Ceramic sealant delivers the chemically bonded long-term effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional detailing businesses, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-plasticcare-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-plastic-protectant-exterior-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/a\u003e are the alternatives with higher concentration and pro-size packaging. The Ceramic Plastic Sealant is aimed at car owners and detailers who want to hit professional durability with a consumer product — without having to switch over to the PROFILINE system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying the SONAX XTREME Ceramic Plastic Sealant — who it's for and when\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ceramic Plastic Sealant is the right product for car owners who don't want to re-dress their exterior plastics after every wash, but value three months of quiet from plastic care work. It makes the most sense on vehicles that spend a lot of time outdoors and take heavy UV — the slowed greying of the plastic shows over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor owners who like to look after their car entirely themselves, the Ceramic Plastic Sealant is a solid piece of the care routine: after washing and drying, first refresh the paint with a quick detailer or a spray sealant, then treat the plastic parts with the Ceramic sealant. The whole process takes 20–30 minutes on an average vehicle and gives you an all-round cared-for look — paint gleams, plastic is fresh and satin-matte. This two-product set covers every exterior surface without needing special pro gear or know-how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 750 ml bottle lasts one vehicle across several care cycles: each application on an average car uses 5–15 ml, depending on the size of the plastic areas. That makes the bottle a year's supply for one or two vehicles. Paired with the SONAX XTREME KunststoffGel \"Außen\" for the initial refresh of badly faded parts and the Ceramic sealant as follow-up protection, you get a complete two-product system for perfectly cared-for plastics all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":49160878096719,"sku":"D1-SNX-2264000","price":12.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Sonax-XTREME-Ceramic-Kunststoff-Versiegelung-750-m-6.png?v=1721514319"},{"product_id":"sonax-xtreme-kunststoffdetailer-innen-aussen-kunststoffpflege","title":"XTREME Plastic Detailer \"Interior+Exterior\" Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClean, care for and revive plastic in one step with the SONAX XTREME Plastic Detailer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes the XTREME Plastic Detailer special? This 4-in-1 care product for all interior and exterior plastic parts cleans, cares, protects and regenerates in one pass, and brings faded surfaces back to life with a subtle, natural look.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has tried to bring a greying dashboard or a dull exterior trim strip back to life with a normal all-purpose cleaner knows the score: cleaning alone isn't enough. Plastic ages, loses its colour and, without regular care, turns brittle and shabby. That's exactly where the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Detailer\u003c\/strong\u003e comes in — an all-in-one product that rolls four care steps into a single product: clean, care, protect and regenerate. It works on all smooth plastic surfaces inside and out, and leaves a natural matte finish without that typical glossy-plastic effect. The difference from a plain plastic cleaner is obvious straight after the first go: the surface you treated doesn't just look clean, it looks fresh — as if the plastic were new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 4-in-1 function saves time and effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Plastic Detailer replaces four separate products in one pass. Instead of using cleaner, conditioner, protectant and reviver one by one, a single product handles the whole workflow — which saves time and space in your detailing kit. On interior cleans especially, where you have to work through lots of different surfaces in a short window, this pays off immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense colour revival for faded surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic tends to grey out under UV and from built-up dirt. The formula regenerates the surface from within and brings the original colour back to life — you can see it right after you apply it, and the effect holds for several weeks. On black exterior trim or dark interior panels in particular, the result is striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA subtle, natural sheen instead of a high-gloss effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lot of plastic dressings leave a greasy, shiny film that looks unrealistic, attracts dust and throws off annoying reflections on glass or instrument lighting. This Detailer is deliberately built for a subtle, natural-matte sheen — the result looks like the plastic is new, not like it's been polished or waxed.\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 cockpit, we'd put the product onto a soft microfibre cloth and work the vents, panel gaps and textured surfaces with circular motions — that way the plastic detailer spreads evenly and sinks into the surface. On exterior plastics like bumpers or trim strips you can also spray the product straight onto the surface and then spread it out evenly. One thing to watch: always keep it off glass, displays, the steering wheel, the pedals and any fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e4-in-1 technology — how cleaning and care work together in the plastic detailer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of car owners underestimate what happens to plastic surfaces over time. Embedded dust, UV, temperature swings and cleaning-product residue all take their toll on the material — the plastic greys out, loses its flex and ends up looking weathered. A quick wipe just doesn't cut it any more; the surface needs active regeneration. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Detailer\u003c\/strong\u003e works on several levels at once: first, the cleaning formula gently lifts surface dirt and deposits without attacking the plastic matrix. Second, the surface gets fed with caring agents that keep the material supple and guard it against further drying out. Third, a protective layer settles over the treated area to shield it from UV, moisture and environmental grime. And fourth, the formula visibly regenerates the plastic's colour — lifting greyed-out black exterior trim is one of the most striking effects detailers report after the very first go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this approach apart from plain cleaners or protect-only sprays: there's no intermediate step, no waiting time between cleaning and care, no risk of overloading the surface with too many different chemicals. It all happens in one pass — and the result is consistent. The product's texture is thin enough for quick, even spreading, yet present enough to genuinely sink into the surface and work there. That's the real difference between a true detailer and a plain spray product that only brightens things up visually without actually feeding the surface. Even on plastic parts already showing slight dulling or fine surface scratches, regular use pays off: the caring components mask those marks and noticeably slow down the material's ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA question that comes up a lot is whether an all-rounder detailer like this can be just as effective as products built specifically for interior or exterior use. The answer is nuanced: for intensive restoration of badly weathered exterior plastics, or for heavy-duty pro use, there are more optimised specialist solutions. But for daily or weekly care, for the regular touch-up between the main care sessions, and for anyone who doesn't fancy a whole arsenal of single products, the all-purpose formula is a smart call. It makes getting into a structured care routine easy and, used consistently, delivers very good results over the long run — both inside the car and out. For a lot of people that's the clincher: instead of working through a dozen products with different application rules, one reach into the care drawer is enough to bring the whole car up to a professional standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoing interior plastic care right — a workflow for the cockpit and door panels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterior plastics put particular demands on care products: they have to clean well enough, but they mustn't leave an oily surface that glares in the sun, reflects on displays or makes the steering wheel slippery. The formula is built specifically for that balancing act. The workflow is simple: first vacuum the interior thoroughly and clear out the coarse dirt, then spray the product onto a clean microfibre cloth — never straight onto displays or into vents — and wipe the plastic surfaces down evenly. The product sinks in fast and leaves no streaks or residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor textured dashboards or grained door panels, an applicator sponge works well, since it works the product evenly into the texture. On black high-gloss elements like piano-lacquer trim, the subtle sheen really shows its strength: no greasy shimmer, just a fresh, clean look. What to deliberately leave out: the steering wheel and pedals are absolutely off-limits for safety reasons — care products there can reduce grip and lead to dangerous situations. The same goes for displays and glass surfaces, which can get blotchy with plastic-care products. Fabric and Alcantara don't react well to plastic dressings either — there are purpose-built specialist products for upholstery. Keep the interior clean regularly — ideally every four to six weeks — and you'll keep the cockpit fresh for good and stop dirt particles baking into porous plastic structures. A treated dashboard picks up dust and fingerprints far less than an untreated one, which makes the next clean noticeably easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReviving exterior plastics — where to use it and the results you'll see\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExterior plastics like bumpers, side skirts, trim strips and mirror housings are the first parts on a car to age visibly. Sun exposure, dirt and wash cycles strip colour depth and protection from the surface over time. What once looked deep black turns grey and dull after a few years — a state that drags down the whole car's appearance, even when the paint and mechanicals are still in good shape. This is where the Plastic Detailer plays one of its biggest cards: the intense colour revival works visibly on oxidised, faded exterior trim and brings back the original black — or any other factory colour. On matte or unstructured exterior plastics you can spray the product straight on and then work it in with a clean microfibre cloth. Just wipe off the excess — there are no stains or residue on paint or glass as long as you work cleanly. Textured exterior plastics, the kind you typically find on bumpers or side skirts, are easier to reach with an applicator sponge or a soft brush: that way the product sinks into the recessed textures too and gives an even result across the whole area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth understanding: this isn't a sealant in the classic sense. It doesn't lay down a multi-month chemical protective film like a dedicated exterior plastic protectant. For the regular touch-up between care intervals — say after a wash or before spring — it's exactly the right thing, though: quick to apply, effective in the result and no big effort. The protection against dirt sticking is a welcome side effect: treated exterior plastics pick up dirt less easily, which stretches out the time to the next clean and keeps the surface fresh for longer. For cars that sit outside a lot or go through the wash regularly, a monthly touch-up with the Detailer makes a clearly visible difference across the whole year. Another thing a lot of people value: the product works well in autumn and winter too, when road salt, dirty water and temperature swings put exterior plastics under particular strain. Treating them regularly in that season builds a protective barrier against dirt particles working their way in and lowers the risk of micro-cracks that frost and cold can cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plastic Detailer compared — when which product is the better call\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX range offers several products for plastic care that differ clearly in their aim and depth. The XTREME Plastic Detailer is the all-rounder for inside and out — universally usable, quick to apply and optimised for regular everyday use. If, on the other hand, you only want to care for exterior plastics and protect them for the long haul, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffgel-aussen-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eXTREME Plastic Gel \"Exterior\"\u003c\/a\u003e is the better bet: the gel is a more intensive formula made specifically for UV-exposed exterior plastics, lays down a thicker protective layer and is especially suited to heavily oxidised or long-neglected parts, where a one-off intensive treatment makes more sense than the regular light touch-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional use — say in car reconditioning, used-car dealing or fast-rotating company fleets — the PROFILINE line offers two specialised alternatives. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-plasticcare-kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/a\u003e is a water-based pro plastic care for regular maintenance in a professional setting, with high yield even in the large container. A step more specialised again is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-plastic-protectant-exterior-kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/a\u003e — explicitly built for the exterior, it offers a particularly durable protective film against greying and UV damage, ideal for pros who want to keep cars in top shape long-term with minimal care effort. That positions the Plastic Detailer as the right tool for the ambitious home user and the detailer who needs one universal product for all smooth plastics in day-to-day use — without having to switch between different specialist formulas for inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying advice — who is the SONAX Plastic Detailer worth it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe XTREME Plastic Detailer is the right product if you want a simple, universal plastic dressing that delivers visible results without much fuss. In everyday use especially — after the car wash, during the regular interior clean or for a seasonal touch-up — it's the ideal tool. If you drive a car with lots of dark interior plastic — typical for many mid-range and SUV models — you'll see the difference right after the first go: the cockpit looks fresher, the door panels aren't dull any more, and the exterior trim has its original colour back. The 500 ml bottle is good for plenty of applications for home users and offers very good value for money. For the best overall result, we'd pair it with a good microfibre: the product sinks in evenly that way, without leaving streaks or residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you shouldn't expect from it: a durable high-gloss protective film you apply once a year and then forget. For that demand you need a specialised exterior protectant. But as part of a monthly care plan, the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Detailer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reliable, no-nonsense product that does its job dependably — no frills, with an immediately visible result and a price that doesn't give you a guilty conscience even with regular use. Especially for car owners who want to simplify their care routine and still get professional results, it's a clear recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's especially worth it for: new-car owners who want to protect their plastics from the start and keep that as-new quality for as long as possible; owners of older cars whose interior and exterior plastics have already aged visibly and need a regular touch-up; and detailers who want a quick, universal care product in the kit without having to carry a separate product for every surface. The 500 ml bottle with spray head makes application especially comfortable — no fiddly dosing, no spilling, no separate applicator strictly required. Keep on top of the care and you head off expensive damage and hold the car's value over the long run — and that's exactly what makes this Detailer one of the most effective and affordable options in the SONAX range. If you want to take the care one step further, the ideal move is to pair the product with a regular wash ritual: wash first, then freshen up the plastics — that keeps the car looked-after all round, and the effort stays manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":49160880128335,"sku":"D1-SNX-2552410","price":12.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Sonax-XTREME-KunststoffDetailer-Innen-Ausen-2.png?v=1721514330"},{"product_id":"sonax-xtreme-kunststoffgel-aussen-kunststoffpflege","title":"XTREME Plastic Gel \"Exterior\" Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRegenerate and lastingly care for faded exterior plastics with SONAX XTREME Plastic Gel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes SONAX's Plastic Gel \"Exterior\" special? The deep-acting gel regenerates faded, greyed bumpers and trim strips, brings back a deep black and protects the surface long-term against the weather and premature ageing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who's owned a car a few years old knows the problem: after a good polish the painted panels shine like new again — but the black plastic parts around the bumpers, side skirts, door handles and mirror housings show their age with a dull, greyish look. UV, rain and road grime attack the untreated plastic surfaces and fade them, and a simple wash does nothing about it. That's exactly what the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Gel \"Exterior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was built for: a deep-acting care gel that doesn't just sit on the surface but works its way into the plastic, feeds it moisture and care agents, and builds up a long-lasting protective layer. The result is a noticeably deeper look and real, measurable protection that softens the next round of weathering. With just 250 ml you'll get through a full car treatment and then some — the gel is a concentrated formula that goes a long way, which keeps it economical despite how well it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-acting regeneration, not just a surface coating.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gel works its way into the open plastic structure and feeds the polymer fibres from the inside. That's the key difference to sprays that only lay down a surface film: the FoamGiant doesn't just lift the grey visually — it tackles the underlying dry-out that causes the faded look in the first place. The effect holds far longer than with your run-of-the-mill plastic care products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep black and a rich sheen for every exterior plastic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bumpers, side skirts, wheel-arch extensions, door handles, mirror housings, exterior rubber seals — the XTREME Plastic Gel brings back the deep, characteristic black of untreated plastic and gives it a subtle, factory-look sheen. No unnatural high-gloss finish, just a look that matches how it came off the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather protection against UV and greying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once applied, the care agents in the gel form a protective barrier that blocks UV and slows dirt and moisture from working into the plastic surface. That doesn't just slow the visual ageing — it extends the mechanical durability of the plastic parts for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always put the XTREME Plastic Gel on clean, dry plastic — leftover dirt under the gel drags the effect down and can leave you with a patchy finish. Give it a quick clean first with a plastic cleaner or the XTREME Tyre \u0026 Plastic Cleaner, then lay it down thin and even with a sponge applicator and work it in. Don't overload it — go thin and add a second coat once the first has soaked in if you need to. Don't apply it in direct sun on hot panels, as the gel flashes off too fast then and can leave streaks. On rubber seals the gel cares just as well and keeps them from going brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep-acting plastic care gel — how the formula regenerates greyed surfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExterior plastic parts on cars are usually PP (polypropylene) or ABS, both materials that go brittle and fade under UV without care. The \"greying\" phenomenon happens when the top molecular layer of the plastic oxidises under UV and the dark colour pigments break down. A simple clean or waxes meant for paint can't stop this — they only sit on the surface without getting into the plastic structure. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Plastic Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand, is formulated so the care agents use the plastic's capillary structure and actively work their way in. That regenerates the oxidised polymer layers, restores the natural look and then seals the surface from the inside against further UV and moisture getting in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel consistency is a deliberate call: thin sprays spread fast but tend to over-spray onto neighbouring panels when you use plenty — a familiar problem with tyre-shine sprays on brake discs or plastic-care sprays on the bodywork. The XTREME Plastic Gel stays where you put it. The creamy consistency lets you work precisely with the sponge applicator, and the application is easy to control. That matters most at the transitions between plastic and paint, where care products can't be allowed to leave marks on the paint. The formula is also free of silicone oils, which give an intense slickness short-term but harden the plastic structure long-term and can make later repairs or paintwork harder. Silicone-free care matters especially if the car gets polished or resprayed regularly — silicone contamination off plastic parts can cause adhesion problems and fisheyes on the paint next to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use the XTREME Plastic Gel regularly — every four to six weeks is the sweet spot — you build up a cumulative protective layer that doesn't just mask the greying but genuinely slows it down. Spring, right after winter, is a good time for a thorough go, since road salt and cold hit the plastic surfaces especially hard. The gel helps reset the surface oxidation the winter left behind and gets the plastics fit for the UV-heavy, punishing summer.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne more thing that sets the XTREME Plastic Gel apart from a lot of cheap products: it contains no aggressive solvents that blacken hard short-term but attack the plastic surface at the same time and speed up further embrittlement down the line. This \"yo-yo effect\" is well known with budget plastic-care products — after a few days the surface looks greyer than before, because the solvent has pulled the moisture out and damaged the polymer layer. The XTREME Plastic Gel works purely through care agents that feed the plastic with moisture and build a protective layer without harming the substance. Over time the gentler approach pays off: the plastic parts look better with every use instead of fading faster after each treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Plastic Gel \"Exterior\" the right way — prep and application for the best results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrepping the plastic surface is the most critical step for a good result. Care agents can only work in deep if the surface is free of oils, dirt residue and old care-product leftovers. Put it on a panel that still has traces of a silicone- or oil-based previous product and you'll find the result stays patchy — the new care agents can't fully penetrate because the old layer blocks them completely. So the rule is: always clean thoroughly first — either with a dedicated plastic cleaner or as part of the regular wash with a shampoo that degreases the plastic parts. Then dry it, and only then put on the XTREME Plastic Gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe application itself is simple: spread a small amount of gel on a soft sponge applicator and work it thin but fully onto the plastic. Circular motions work well to get the gel evenly into the surface. Leave it a short 1–2 minutes, then lightly take off the excess with a clean microfibre cloth. A tip for the transition areas between plastic and paint: when you apply with the sponge, go ahead and overlap a little, then wipe straight over the paint with a fresh cloth — that way you get no ugly marks along the border line. If you use an applicator sponge with a rounded edge, you'll also get into the tight grooves and textures of the bumpers and end up more even than with a flat rag. Don't put too much on at once — a thin film works better and lasts longer than a thick layer that stays on the surface and picks up dust over time. On heavily greyed panels a second application, after the first coat has fully soaked in, can boost the effect noticeably. The XTREME Plastic Gel is explicitly for exterior plastics only: interior parts, the steering wheel, pedals or the accelerator are not suitable — care products that could make safety surfaces slippery have no place there at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works — which exterior plastics the XTREME Plastic Gel regenerates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel suits all smooth, untreated exterior plastics: front and rear bumpers, side skirts, wheel-arch extensions, door handles, mirror housings, the trim strips between the body and the doors, and the rain channels. Exterior rubber seals benefit from the care effect too: the gel keeps them from going brittle — which mostly comes from the cold in winter — and keeps the seals supple and working. For high-gloss plastics — painted bumpers or glossy add-on parts, say — the gel isn't the first choice: paint-specific care products are the better fit here, since the Plastic Gel leaves a slightly matt finish on high-gloss surfaces. It's a product for untreated, matt exterior plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA common question is whether the XTREME Plastic Gel also works on rubber impact strips or rubber profiles — the answer is yes: the gel suits smooth rubber surfaces on the exterior too and delivers a caring, protective effect there. On textured or very porous rubber surfaces the application can take a bit more time so the gel spreads evenly. With trim strips that have chrome elements, take care when applying and keep the gel off the chrome areas — chrome surfaces need different care products, and plastic gel can leave matt residue on chrome. With a targeted, clean-edged application, though, that's no problem.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe XTREME Plastic Gel isn't suitable for surfaces with heavy mechanical damage such as deep scratches or chipped areas — here the substance has to be repaired first by sanding or laying down plastic primer before a care product makes any sense. On very old cars where the plastic parts are already badly damaged structurally, the gel can improve the look but can't mechanically restore the plastic substance. For regularly cared-for cars, on the other hand, it's an essential that makes sure the exterior plastics keep their look for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic Gel compared — what sets it apart from other plastic-care products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn SONAX's line-up for plastic care there are several products with different focuses. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffdetailer-innen-aussen-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eXTREME Plastic Detailer \"Interior+Exterior\"\u003c\/a\u003e is a liquid quick-care product for both areas — inside and out. It's ideal for regular refreshing and daily care, but it doesn't deliver the depth of the gel. If your plastics are already in good shape and you just want to refresh them regularly, the Detailer has you covered, fast and efficient. If instead you want to revive more heavily greyed or neglected exterior plastics, you'll get more out of the more concentrated care of the XTREME Plastic Gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the professional level, or on cars permanently exposed to heavy outdoor use, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-plastic-protectant-exterior-kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePROFILINE PlasticProtectant \"Exterior\"\u003c\/a\u003e is worth adding after the gel treatment — a professional plastic protectant from the PROFILINE line that builds a long-lasting protective layer on exterior plastics. Combined, you get a two-stage workflow: XTREME Plastic Gel for the deep care and regeneration, PROFILINE PlasticProtectant as long-term weather protection on top. Also anchored in the pro segment is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/sonax-profiline-plasticcare-kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePROFILINE PlasticCare\u003c\/a\u003e — ideal for detailers who work through a lot of cars regularly and rely on professionally formulated products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying advice — who the SONAX XTREME Plastic Gel is worth it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe XTREME Plastic Gel is the right call for anyone who wants to bring greyed, faded exterior plastics back into shape and keep them cared for long-term. It's especially worth it on older cars from about three or four years on, where the plastic parts have visibly lost their as-new state, and on cars that sit outside a lot and take heavy UV. If you wash and look after your car regularly but have skipped exterior plastic so far, you'll be surprised the first time you use the XTREME Plastic Gel at the visual difference targeted plastic care can make: the bodywork looks younger, fresher and better kept overall once the black plastic parts show their full black again instead of standing there grey and matt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 250 ml bottle lasts for many applications with sparing dosing — treat your car every four to six weeks and one bottle gets you through a season. That makes the value simply excellent, considering that having faded, greyed plastics reconditioned professionally would cost you many times more. In short: the XTREME Plastic Gel is an affordable, highly effective care product that delivers instantly visible results and, at the same time, keeps the exterior plastics looking better and more resilient long-term. If you love your car and look after it regularly, after the first use you won't get why you went so long without it — the visual gap between cared-for and neglected exterior plastics is one of the most noticeable quality differences between a freshly maintained car and a neglected one. Some detailers even recommend using the Plastic Gel after a respray or a partial repair on body panels: after sanding and painting work on bumpers, the transitions to the untreated plastic are often especially visible — a treatment with the XTREME Plastic Gel harmonises the look and closes visual gaps that would otherwise only disappear months later through even weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":49345515979087,"sku":"D1-SNX-02101090","price":10.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-xtreme-kunststoffgel-aussen-kunststoffpflege_250ml.png?v=1721580626"},{"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\/sonax-kunststoffpflege.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}