{"title":"Reifenpflege im Kanister","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eReifenpflege im Kanister\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReifenpflege im Kanister\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reifenpflege frischt Farbe und Finish geeigneter Reifenflanken auf. Kanister bündeln Vorrat für regelmäßigen Verbrauch; passende Entnahme und Dosierung richten sich nach dem tatsächlichen Produkt und Gebinde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie Pflege gehört auf die dafür vorgesehenen Flächen; Lauffläche und Kontaktbereiche sind kein Ziel für ein glanzgebendes Dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-plast-star-pss-premium-kunststoffpflege-siliconoelfrei","title":"Plast Star \"Pss\" Premium Plastic Care Silicone Oil-Free","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eCare for door seals, protect exterior plastic for months\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlast Star \"Pss\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a silicone oil-free premium plastic care for the exterior. It bonds with the substrate via micro-emulsion, brings back a satin finish and keeps door seals from freezing shut. Not for pedals, steering wheel or tyre tread, and you cannot top it with wax or sealant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Plast Star \"Pss\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a silicone oil-free \u003cstrong\u003ecar exterior plastic care\u003c\/strong\u003e made in Unna, North Rhine-Westphalia. The micro-emulsion bonds with the plastic surface instead of sitting on top as a film, and it is Daimler-approved for use in professional detailing shops. Treated bumpers, trim, door seals and tyres keep a like-new, satin look for months. Pss is the version without silicone oil, made for anyone who later has to send the car into the paint shop without risking paint defects there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-plast-star-pss-premium-kunststoffpflege-siliconoelfrei_hero_v2.png?v=1778162870\" alt=\"Daniel applying Koch-Chemie Plast Star Pss to a bumper\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability over six months.\u003c\/strong\u003e UV-stable micro-emulsion that does not wash off in the first rain. Detailers in German forums report four to six months of visible effect on bumpers, depending on weather and pre-cleaning. More than 15 verified reviews on Trusted Shops back up the real-world performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone oil-free and paint shop-safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e No risk of paint defects if the car later goes into the paint shop. A practical difference to the classic Plast Star 96, and one that matters to detailers and workshops sitting in the paint chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield: about 50 applications per litre.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15.83 EUR for 1 L, material cost works out to around 0.32 EUR per car all around the exterior, cheaper than any ready-to-use tyre dressing head-to-head. Heavy users go for the 2x 1L combo, workshops take the 10 L canister.\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 practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plast Star \"Pss\" builds a fine barrier film that keeps wax, sealant and coating from bonding afterwards. If you care for your exterior plastic with PSS and also plan to mask off, foil or wax, treat PSS as the \u003cem\u003elast\u003c\/em\u003e step in the workflow. Order in practice: polish the paint, set the masking tape, then APC 1:10 as a pre-clean on the plastic, let it dry, only then put PSS on an applicator sponge, not on microfibre, which sucks too much product out of the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApply Plast Star after polishing, not before\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe right order decides the result. \u003cstrong\u003ePlast Star \"Pss\"\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs after every paint job, not before. A barrier film sitting on the plastic before you polish clogs your pads and turns the paint job uneven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore PSS goes on the plastic, you pre-clean. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-green-star-gs-universalreiniger\"\u003eGreen Star \"Gs\" all-purpose cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e 1:10 in water, spray on, let it work briefly, rinse off. This APC pre-clean opens the pores of an oxidised bumper and lets the micro-emulsion penetrate instead of just sitting on the surface. The manufacturer doesn't prescribe this step; in practice it adds two to three months of durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the plastic is fully dry, the product goes on with an applicator sponge. Microfibre is the wrong tool here because it pulls too much product out of the bottle. For an average bumper, two firm pumps from the bottle are enough, spread evenly across the surface, work it thoroughly into the material. On tyre sidewalls a bit more, about three pumps per tyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter working it in, don't wipe again. That measurably shortens durability. PSS dries in 5 to 15 minutes depending on ambient temperature, and exactly in that phase the micro-emulsion bonds with the substrate. During drying: no water contact, no cloth, no wax on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you work on a warm bumper in the sun, drying is on the shorter side. In cool weather below 12 C plan for 15 minutes, on really cold days below 5 C better skip the job because polymer crosslinking won't run cleanly. The \u003cstrong\u003ecar exterior plastic care\u003c\/strong\u003e is done after this drying time. No polishing, no buffing, no second coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA second coat brings nothing. Worse, it partly re-dissolves the layer that has already crosslinked. If you want to touch up the result, wait out the full durability and only then treat again, classic seasonal timing before spring and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-plast-star-pss-premium-kunststoffpflege-siliconoelfrei_anwendung_v2.png?v=1778162875\" alt=\"Applying Plast Star Pss with sponge on a door seal — Detailing1 workflow\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBarrier film blocks wax, sealant and paint coatings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePSS builds a fine, hydrophobic protective film on the plastic. The same film that keeps dirt off also stops other care products from bonding later. That is the key limitation of Koch-Chemie's \u003cstrong\u003ecar exterior plastic care\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf a paint sealant or a coating is planned next on directly adjacent paint, apply PSS cleanly bordered or work it last. Otherwise the sealant runs along the plastic edge and leaves an uneven transition. On the plastic itself PSS is not top-coatable: a wax on top builds a greasy, uneven layer that streaks after the first rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso not for grip-relevant surfaces: pedals, steering wheel, gear lever and tyre tread. The manufacturer flags this because PSS creates a slippery surface there. Interior cockpits are not the Pss application area either. For those, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-top-star-ts-innenraum-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eTop Star \"Ts\"\u003c\/a\u003e is the right call, with its own formula for dashboards and door cards inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the same effect in concentrate form, at a 1:5 to 1:10 dilution for economical use in workshops, reach for Hydro Plast Care \"Hpc\". That is the concentrate sister of Pss from the same house, with the same micro-emulsion principle. If you only need a smaller rubber care for door seals without much exterior plastic area, you'll find cheaper specialised products in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kunststoffpflege\"\u003eplastic care range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChemically, the micro-emulsion works with fine polymer particles in the sub-micrometre range. They penetrate the micro-cracks of oxidised plastic and crosslink there. Unlike a classic silicone oil film that only sits on top and brings shine, this care builds a structural bond with the substrate. That explains the long durability and the hydrophobic beading you see in rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-plast-star-pss-premium-kunststoffpflege-siliconoelfrei_ergebnis_v2.png?v=1778162879\" alt=\"Treated tyre sidewall with Koch-Chemie Plast Star Pss on a Porsche 911\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConsistency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLook\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaint shop-safe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget user\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlast Star Pss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eready-to-use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eyes, silicone oil-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetailers, detailing enthusiasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlast Star 96 Ps9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eready-to-use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eglossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno, contains silicone oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHobby without paint shop contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydro Plast Care Hpc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentrate 1:5–1:10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eyes, silicone oil-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshops, heavy users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePss or Ps9: silicone oil-free or classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlast Star exists in two versions: the silicone oil-free \u003cstrong\u003ePss\u003c\/strong\u003e and the classic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-plast-star-96-ps9-kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePlast Star 96 \"Ps9\"\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to work without paint shop risk, take Pss. If you want maximum gloss and won't send the car for a respray later, take Ps9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePss is aimed at detailers, workshops and detailing enthusiasts who want a satin finish and long durability without silicone oil ending up in the cycle of a later respray. Ps9 is the ready-to-use version with classic gloss, ideal for pure hobby use without paint shop contact. If you typically care for one or two cars at a time, Pss is the right call. If you push five or more through per month, look at the Hpc concentrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 L bottle covers around 50 cars all around in normal exterior use, a material cost of about 0.32 EUR per application. If you treat more than one car per month, the 2x 1L set works out more economical; workshops and heavy users take the 10 L canister with further price scaling. More than 15 verified reviews on Trusted Shops back up the real-world performance. Detailers describe Pss consistently as the most durable product in its class, with near-unanimous praise for how it lays down and for the final result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that's in no manufacturer datasheet and missing from the competitors' product copy: PSS on tyre sidewalls, applied once in summer, often lasts longer than a dedicated tyre dressing. And without the classic black tyre-sling onto your wheels that silicone oil-based tyre dressings throw onto the rim edges during the first few drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you position the \u003cstrong\u003ecar exterior plastic care\u003c\/strong\u003e cleanly in the workflow, after polish, before coating, with APC pre-clean, you get a product that protects bumpers, door seals and tyres across a full season without needing further specialised products. The Daimler approval confirms that the manufacturer has cleared the product for factory detailing. With Pss your exterior plastic gets a treatment that otherwise only goes onto fresh cars in OEM detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-plast-star-pss-premium-kunststoffpflege-siliconoelfrei_lineup_v2.png?v=1778162884\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Plast Star Pss lineup 1 litre and 10 litre on a workbench\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":48762496647503,"sku":"D1-KCX-173001","price":16.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x set van 1000 ml","offer_id":49449598124367,"sku":"D1-KCX-173001_2","price":32.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000ml set","offer_id":49427049054543,"sku":"D1-KCX-173001_3","price":47.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 liters","offer_id":48762496680271,"sku":"D1-KCX-173010","price":156.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-plast-star-pss-premium-kunststoffpflege.png?v=1714914783"},{"product_id":"d-con-dark-black-tire-gel-reifenpflege","title":"D-CON Dark-Black-Tire-Gel Tyre Dressing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eD-CON Dark-Black-Tire-Gel Tyre Dressing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Dark-Black-Tire-Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile \u003cstrong\u003etyre dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e that darkens, adds gloss to and refreshes your tyres and black textured plastic trim like roof rails and mouldings. It's oil-based, so a second or third coat lets you build up extra shine. You lay it down on a clean, dry surface with a foam applicator, and it gives you a lot of bang for your buck. A solid product that does what it says, smells fresh and is dead easy for anyone to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting shine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gives you a deep, long-lasting gloss on tyres and black plastic trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Goes on easily with a foam applicator, no dripping or sling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat value for money\u003c\/strong\u003e: High quality at a price that won't hurt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to use it and what you get\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Dark-Black-Tire-Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e is spot-on for looking after and dressing up your tyres and black plastic trim. Because the formula is oil-based, you can build the shine with extra coats. Using it couldn't be simpler: lay the gel down on a clean, dry surface with a foam applicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks on more than just tyres\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides tyres, you can also use the \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Dark-Black-Tire-Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e on black textured plastic trim like roof rails and mouldings. That dark, glossy finish gives your car a fresh, well-kept look, and the long-lasting shine keeps it looking newer for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy to apply\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaying the \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Dark-Black-Tire-Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e down is no hassle. Just put some gel on the foam applicator and work it evenly onto the clean, dry tyre or plastic trim. The oil-based formula makes it grip well and stops it from pulling dirt in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"D-CON","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":49059096822095,"sku":"D1-DCN-D_TVD_103_500","price":13.77,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5L","offer_id":49059096854863,"sku":"D1-DCN-D_TVD_103_5000","price":149.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d-con-dark-black-tire-gel-reifenpflege_500ml.png?v=1717706821"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-reifenglanz-wet-look-reifenpflege","title":"PROFILINE ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" Tyre Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-gloss tyre care for the pro setup — SONAX PROFILINE ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" in action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat sets the pro tyre care \"Wet Look\" from the PROFILINE range apart? This water-based tyre dressing lays down a deep, wet high gloss on the rubber, conditions it against cracking and fading — and dries down clean, with no sling-off marks on your wheels or paint.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTyres come out of the wash clean — but without dressing they lose their gloss fast, going grey and faded. A proper tyre dressing is what visually finishes the job: glossy, deep-black tyres read as care and lift the whole car at a glance. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\"\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you exactly that — a deep, rich \"wet\" high gloss that makes the tyre look like it just rolled out of the showroom, from a water-based product that's safe, low-residue and comes in 5-litre containers for daily pro work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep wet-look gloss with no sling-off.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"Wet Look\" effect comes from a water-based silicone emulsion that forms an even, high-gloss film on the rubber — close to the look of a wet tyre, but longer-lasting and more weather-resistant. The water-based formula cuts the risk of sling-off marks on wheels and bodywork that you get with solvent-based dressings when excess product flings onto the arches as you pull away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects and conditions the rubber.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tyres take a beating from sunlight, ozone and swinging temperatures — over time that bleaches the rubber and makes it brittle. The conditioning agents in ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" feed the rubber, slow the ageing down and keep it supple — an upside that goes beyond looks and protects the tyre long-term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-litre container for cost-effective pro use.\u003c\/strong\u003e When you're turning over several cars a day, the 5-litre container is the economical call. The price per litre in the big container is well below small retail sizes, and having enough material on hand keeps the work flowing. You can decant the 5-litre straight into a spray bottle, and stored properly it keeps for a long time.\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 day-to-day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" once the tyre is washed and fully dry, using an applicator sponge or straight from a spray bottle. Spread it evenly and let it sit briefly — no buffing or rubbing needed. For a deeper wet look, lay down a second, thinner coat once the first has dried. Don't move the car until the product is fully dry, or you'll get sling-off marks. And clean the tyre properly first — dirt and brake-dust residue under the gloss film show up on a black surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWet Look, satin or matt — the technology and the effects of SONAX PROFILINE tyre care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Wet Look\" describes a specific gloss level on the tyre: high-gloss and deep black, as if the tyre had just got wet. The look is popular in detailing because it makes tyres read young and cared-for and lifts the whole stance of the car. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\"\u003c\/strong\u003e hits that effect with a silicone emulsion that forms an even, highly reflective film on the rubber as it goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference between wet-look products and the mattier dressings comes down to silicone content and how the film builds. High-gloss products carry a higher silicone load and lay down a thicker, more reflective film on the rubber. Matt products — like the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-gummipfleger-gummipflege-reifenpflege\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE GummiPfleger\u003c\/a\u003e — skip the gloss effects almost entirely and go for care and a natural look without the shine. Which one wins is down to what the customer wants: some owners like the natural, understated finish, others want the full wet-look hit for show cars or special presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe water-based formula of ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" has a real edge over solvent-based rivals: it's lower on odour, gentler on rubber and other materials, and the risk of residue on paint and wheels is far lower. Solvent-based products, if you overdo it, can attack the rubber long-term and speed up ageing — the opposite of what tyre care is meant to do. The water-based emulsion looks after the rubber and goes easy on it at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe water-based formula also means the product can be disposed of more responsibly than solvent-based alternatives. When you're getting through large amounts of product every day, going water-based matters on the safety side too: no solvent smell hanging around, no special ventilation needed when you apply it in an enclosed space, no skin-contact risk from aggressive solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne key technical point is how well the film holds. Once dry, the product grips the tyre reliably and shrugs off normal wet and tyre movement for several days to weeks, depending on weather and how the car is driven. On cars that live outside and cop heavy rain, the durability drops accordingly. A fresh coat after the next wash keeps the look going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplying ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" right — prep, application and dry-down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic requirement for a top result with ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" is a properly washed and fully dried tyre. Old dressing residue, dirt build-up and brake-dust on the tyre want to come off before you apply — they show through the gloss film and spoil the result. A thorough pass with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-felgenreiniger-red-max-felgenreiniger\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger Red Max\u003c\/a\u003e cleans both wheel and tyre sidewall properly and gives you a clean base for the gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can apply it two ways: with an applicator sponge or by spray. The sponge gives you more control over how much goes on and keeps overspray off the wheel and caliper — ideal for precise work in pro detailing. Spraying it through a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-foamsprayer-schaumspruher\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FoamSprayer\u003c\/a\u003e or a simple spray bottle is faster across several cars, but you need to watch your wheel masking to avoid sling-off marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe product takes between 5 and 15 minutes to dry, depending on temperature and humidity. Don't move the car in that window — the centrifugal force from driving throws still-wet product onto the wheel, arch and bodywork and leaves marks that are a pain to shift. In pro work, tyre dressing is the last step before handover for exactly this reason, so you can plan in enough dry time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor mobile detailing, where you're working without a fixed water supply, you can still apply ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" after a waterless wash — as long as the tyre surface is free of heavy dirt. A wipe-down with a damp microfibre before you apply is enough in these cases to get an even film. That makes the product flexible for different working situations and not tied to a classic wet wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an especially deep, long-lasting result, go two coats: a thin base coat first, which dries and acts as a key for the second layer, then a second, equally thin coat. This builds a deeper wet look than one thick coat, which tends to dry unevenly and leave runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTyre care in the pro setup — uses and results of the wet look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" suits all black car tyres, truck tyres, motorcycle tyres and classic-car tyres where you want a high-gloss finish. In professional detailing, tyre care is the last touch before handover — the \"visual sign-off\" that completes the whole job and shows the customer straight away that pros worked on the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt really comes into its own on cars with dark or glossy wheels — high-polish, chrome or anthracite — where the contrast between deep-black glossy tyres and the polished wheel looks especially sharp. On cars with matt wheel designs or wheel film, go easier with the gloss so the tyre care doesn't read as over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsed cars being prepped for resale really benefit from careful tyre care. Faded, grey tyres read as a neglected car — even if every other step was nailed. Freshly dressed, deep-black glossy tyres land the final visual note and measurably lift the perceived value of the car for potential buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMotorcycle tyres benefit from the wet look too, but they need extra care: the product goes on the sidewall only, never the tread. Tyre dressing on the tread cuts grip dramatically and is a serious safety risk. A clear word to the customer and careful application — masking the tread where needed — is a must on bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're prepping cars for sales presentations, photography or trade shows, the wet look is the standard for maximum visual impact. Dealerships prepping cars for display go for the wet-look effect because it photographs especially well and makes the car look more premium than matt or untreated rubber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" compared — wet look vs GummiPfleger vs matt products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX PROFILINE tyre care range gives you two approaches: ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" for maximum high gloss and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-gummipfleger-gummipflege-reifenpflege\"\u003eGummiPfleger\u003c\/a\u003e for natural care without the overdone shine. That split mirrors the two customer types: the wet look is for customers who want the \"freshly polished\" look on their car; the GummiPfleger is for customers who want a subtle, cared-for look without the show effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor winter tyres going into storage over the summer, dressing them before they go away is a smart move. The wet-look gloss film protects the rubber from drying out and ozone cracking during storage. When they go back on in autumn, the tyres still look cared-for despite months in storage — a detail customers notice when they have their wheels stored for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst off-the-shelf consumer tyre sprays, the PROFILINE product wins on the 5-litre big container and a formula built for continuous use. Consumer sprays in 200 or 400 ml cans are uneconomical for daily pro work and push your material costs up needlessly. The PROFILINE ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" in the 5-litre container cuts the cost per treatment to a fraction and lets you top up smaller spray bottles fast through the working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailers who regularly look after fleet vehicles, the wet-look effect is a quick way to keep a car's visual standard up despite heavy use. A fresh tyre gloss before a fleet car goes out or comes back lifts the perceived care from the operator and can be part of a regular care contract — added value that delivers high customer impact for little material outlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst solvent-based wet-look products from other makers, the PROFILINE product stands out for its water-based formula. Solvent-based products are often more intense on gloss early on, but over time they're harsher on rubber, smellier in use and carry a higher risk of fouling wheel surfaces when sprayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" — the call for detailing businesses and pro detailers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX PROFILINE ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" in the 5-litre container is the right call for any detailing business that has tyre care baked into its detailing protocol as a fixed step. The big container covers the material cost for a lot of details and lets you hold a consistently high tyre-care standard without constant small reorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the pro detailing workflow, tyre care sits as the last step after wheel cleaning, washing and interior. The FelgenReiniger Red Max handles the thorough pre-clean of wheel and tyre sidewall, the ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" lays down the visual sign-off. That split — chemical cleaning by the FelgenReiniger, visual finish by the ReifenGlanz — is the most efficient system for consistently perfect results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-litre container also lets you set up your own dispensing station: a pump bottle or dispenser filled from the big container is more convenient for daily detailing than pouring straight from the canister. That speeds up the workflow and cuts material waste from overdosing, which happens a lot when you pour straight from large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor businesses that want to offer a broad tyre-care range, keeping both ReifenGlanz \"Wet Look\" and GummiPfleger on the shelf makes sense — so you can meet individual customer wishes without compromising on product quality. If you only prep cars for shows or sales presentations, the wet look as a single product has you covered; if you also serve more conservative customers who prefer a natural care effect, you round out the range with the GummiPfleger as a second option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTyre care slots in easily with other SONAX PROFILINE products in the workflow: after wheel cleaning with the FelgenReiniger Red Max and the wash, the bodywork care follows (polish, sealant), and as the final touch you apply the ReifenGlanz. This linear workflow is clearly structured, time-efficient and delivers a result that wins customers over straight away with no explanation needed — deep-black, glossy tyres are the simplest proof that a detail was done professionally and with quality pro products — visible and obvious to every customer the moment they look at the car.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":57345100317007,"sku":"D1-SNX-2355000","price":77.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-reifenglanz-wet-look_5l.png?v=1774731891"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1.be\/en\/collections\/reifenpflege-kanister.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}