Sonax Profiline Perfect Finish 04-06

Both — it occupies the boundary between the two categories. Sonax markets it as a polishing compound that finishes like an ultra-fine polish, and community testing on Auto Geek and Detailing World confirms it removes moderate swirls (1500-2000 grit equivalent) in one step while leaving an LSP-ready finish on most clear coats. On hard German clears, Sonax often needs a second pass with the same product to fully refine; on soft American/Asian clears it's a true one-step. We classify it under finishing-polish because the finish quality, not the cut, is its primary purchase signal.

Sonax has more cut and a faster working time; Menzerna SFP3800 has less cut and a longer working window. On hard German clear coats Menzerna finishes cleaner; on soft Asian or American clear coats Sonax finishes equally well in less time. Detailing World threads describe Sonax as the better choice when you want one-step efficiency and Menzerna as the better choice for absolute jeweling on hard paint. Both are silicone-free and body-shop safe.

Yes — the SDS Section 3 ingredient list contains no silicone or polysiloxane, and Sonax markets the product as 'no fillers paint correction' on the label. Widely used in body shops as the one-step polish before respray work or as the final polish before PPF or ceramic coating. As with any polish, an IPA or panel-prep wipe-down is still standard practice before paint or PPF application.

Sonax recommends a soft polishing pad — community consensus settles on Lake Country CCS White or Buff and Shine Uro-Tec White on a DA at 4,500–5,500 OPM (or rotary at 1,200–1,800 RPM). Three to four drops per panel section, two to three slow passes with light-to-medium pressure. The product flashes faster than Menzerna SFP3800 — work smaller panel sections (12×12 inches) than you would with M205, and clean the pad between every two panels.

Minimally — community reports across Auto Geek and r/AutoDetailing place it among the lower-dusting polishes in the category. Some dusting is reported above 85°F or with overworked pads (when the polish has already broken down); under normal garage conditions (65–80°F) and with clean pads, dusting is comparable to Menzerna SF3500 and lower than older 3M Perfect-It formulas.