Iron X - Black Car
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Mike@DedicatedPerfection
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Iron-X would be used no matter what color the vehicle is. You may not be able to see it working like you would on white but rest assured it is doing the same work. The outcome would be the same as well after using Iron-X no matter the paint color.
lawrenceSA
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IMO the color of the car makes no difference as to whether I would use an iron remover or not - the decision is based on the amount of contamination present (determined by the baggie test) and if there is anything more than a very little, I will typically reach for an iron remover to allow these harder contaminants to be removed chemically.
The advantage of these type of products, in my opinion anyway, is twofold - firstly, by dissolving away the iron contaminants you are not embedding the shaved off bits in your clay and then dragging that over the paint, so you should reduce the chance of inflicting potential scratches and extend the useable life of the clay.
Secondly, the iron remover can remove any part of the iron contaminants that are embedded IN the paint, and not just sitting ON the paint (claying would only shave off the bits protruding above the surface of the paint).
The advantage of these type of products, in my opinion anyway, is twofold - firstly, by dissolving away the iron contaminants you are not embedding the shaved off bits in your clay and then dragging that over the paint, so you should reduce the chance of inflicting potential scratches and extend the useable life of the clay.
Secondly, the iron remover can remove any part of the iron contaminants that are embedded IN the paint, and not just sitting ON the paint (claying would only shave off the bits protruding above the surface of the paint).
Ford Fest
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Thanks for posting the question. I wondered the same on my black car.
Any thoughts on Iron-x on chrome wheels? The car is 10 years old with only 9,000 miles. I've noticed a couple of spots on the chrome down in the crevasses. I've not used any type of wheel cleaner, only the same soap and water I would use to clean the rest of the car.
Any thoughts on Iron-x on chrome wheels? The car is 10 years old with only 9,000 miles. I've noticed a couple of spots on the chrome down in the crevasses. I've not used any type of wheel cleaner, only the same soap and water I would use to clean the rest of the car.
MarkD51
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Not sure what paint type you have on your vehicle, but many black paint finishes today are as well clear coated.
While it might be difficult to see Iron-X working on some dark colors, when it comes time to rinse the product off, and you see lots of purple color all over on the ground, you will then know it has done its job.
Just follow directions, and the most important is to not let it dry upon the paint. Working in the shade on cool paint and with as cool of temps as regionally possible will be preferable. You must work quickly to cover the entire vehicle, then wait for the product to do its job.
One does not have to coat every square inch of paint work with the spray. Doing it that way, you will go through a lot of product unnecessarily. Usually most use a few spritzes or so per panel, then spread with a slightly wetted sponge. Then move onto the next panel applying.
Have a clean bucket of water on hand as you go, so you can slightly re-wet the sponge as needed.
Hope this helps.
While it might be difficult to see Iron-X working on some dark colors, when it comes time to rinse the product off, and you see lots of purple color all over on the ground, you will then know it has done its job.
Just follow directions, and the most important is to not let it dry upon the paint. Working in the shade on cool paint and with as cool of temps as regionally possible will be preferable. You must work quickly to cover the entire vehicle, then wait for the product to do its job.
One does not have to coat every square inch of paint work with the spray. Doing it that way, you will go through a lot of product unnecessarily. Usually most use a few spritzes or so per panel, then spread with a slightly wetted sponge. Then move onto the next panel applying.
Have a clean bucket of water on hand as you go, so you can slightly re-wet the sponge as needed.
Hope this helps.