How to remove Iron (Well Water) Stains from Paint, Trim, & Rims

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OK, I have a 2001 GMC Safari, and unfortunately it sits out on the side of the road. We also have an irrigation system, I noticed lately that the side of the van, which is curbside now is going golden/ rust color. The van is Cadet Blue w/ Gray/ Silver Trim but now it has a nice golden color from the iron deposits of the water. It is on the paint, trim, and the Alloy Rims. HORRIBLE

What can I do to remove it from:
1-The Van Paint/ Metal Pieces
2-The Van Trim/ Accent Plastic Pieces
3-The Van Rims (Alloy)

Thanks for the help...
 
First find a new place to park otherwise it will just happen again. For the paint and metal, wash, iron x, clay, polish, and seal. For the plastic pieces I'd wipe it with CLR then wash and seal with Dlux or WG exterior trim sealant. Just polish or alloy rims with a metal polish.
 
I used the new CarPro Spotless on fake chrome trim this weekend with great results. It is designed to work on lots of surfaces. You can get a 50ml sample for $4.99.

Since the paint is now discolored, your van may benefit from a product like Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion or another "Cleaner" type product.

If you have a polisher, I would suggest the Meguiar's White Wax. It has lots of cleaners and mild abrasives that can give great results with a White Foam Pad or a Meguiar's Polishing Microfiber Pad on a DA.
 
CLR calcium lime rust remover will remove the stains without harming your paint

2Q==
 
Ok, here are some picts I took, that may help show what I am up against. Also looks like most of the iron/ stain is on the trim/ plastic !!

Tire Pict 01 Tire Rim Outside cap is Stained
Tire Pict 02 Tire Rim Outside cap is Stained
Tire Pict 03 Tire Cap is Stained
Trim Pict 01 Looking Back on Trim, Bottom is Stained
Trim Pict 02 Looking Forward on Trim, Bottom is Stained

Hope this helps CLEAR up what I am up Against !! Thanks for the help guys...

Can I use Iron X to do ALL the clean up based on procedure noted above by Hazcat ?? or something of the sorts...
 
Ok, thanks to allenk4, I am trying to POST the pictures Inline so you can see them with out clicking to go out and see them...

Here are some picts I took, that may help show what I am up against. Also looks like most of the iron/ stain is on the trim/ plastic !!

Tire Rim Outside Stained, Cap NOT Stained
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Tire Rim Outside Stained, Cap NOT Stained
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Tire Cap is Stained, Outside NOT Stained
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Trim Looking Back, Bottom of trim is Stained, Top is Natural Color
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Trim Looking Forward, Bottom of trim is Stained, Top is Natural Color
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Hope this helps CLEAR up what I am up Against !! Thanks for the help guys...

Can I use Iron X to do ALL the clean up based on procedure noted above by Hazcat ?? or something of the sorts...
 
I Tried the CLR a few days back & it did not DO ANYTHING for the RIMS or TRIM :/
 
For removal of well-water mineral stains:

Some folks get "Real Lucky"...
When they use "Just Ducky"!!!



Bob
 
Flip the caps so the stained ones are on the stained wheels
 
Any idea what you might have driven thru that "stained" the lower section of the rear quarters?

Wet cement by any chance?
 
The gray parts are just dirt... sorry did not WASH before taking pictures...

Also I will flip the caps back, they were switched all around when I had new tires put on last week, also why the stained rims are on the opposite side of the van.
 
BearsFan315 said:
The gray parts are just dirt... sorry did not WASH before taking pictures...

Also I will flip the caps back, they were switched all around when I had new tires put on last week, also why the stained rims are on the opposite side of the van.
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Wash

Dry

Take some close-up pictures and re-post
 
Will do when I get back home next week...
out traveling this week

On here looks like most people recommend One of these: IronX or SONAX Wheel Cleaner or SONAX Wheel Cleaner PLUS

Seems all can be used on Rims & Body... or So People say
 
BearsFan315 said:
Will do when I get back home next week...
out traveling this week

On here looks like most people recommend One of these: IronX or SONAX Wheel Cleaner or SONAX Wheel Cleaner PLUS

Seems all can be used on Rims & Body... or So People say
Click to expand...

We shall see

If you want to try something right away...

The Meguiar's DUB Wheel Cleaner is available OTC $9.99 at Wal-Mart

It's their color-changing iron remover

Gets good reviews.
 
ok, so washed van, cleaned her up inside and out...

Here is what the Well Water (Iron) Stains look like

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This is the Plastic Lower Trim
 
Thanks for the new picture, although a close-up would have been better

What exactly makes you think the stains were caused by well water?

Looks to me like the tires threw something up on the lower portion of the quarter panel.
 
allenk4 said:
Thanks for the new picture, although a close-up would have been better

What exactly makes you think the stains were caused by well water?

Looks to me like the tires threw something up on the lower portion of the quarter panel.
Click to expand...

:iagree: that looks like you drove through some cement or something that wasn't dry.
 
Iron X the whole thing, clay it with a nanoskin, and polish it out to the level of perfection you want. Then seal it. If you want to get really aggresive rub some goof off on it then wash it with soap and water.
 
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