Most effective or best value Iron Remover?

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Hey guys!

What Iron Removers do you guys consider the most effective? Is Carpro's Iron X really THAT much better than the other to justify the cost? I've read alot of good things about Mckee's Xtreme Iron Remover and Britemax Iron Remover. But I haven't heard many people mention Optimum Ferrex and no one seems to have tried the newly release Griot's Iron and Fallout remover or 3D's BDX? I would really appreciate hearing from those of you that have an opinion on which Iron Remover is the most effective or which offers the most value? Thank you!!
 
I have only used two different iron removers( McKees and Iron X). I would say you can't go wrong with either one. Although the McKees smells less horrible(smells similar to Sonax FE).


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"Dodo Juice Ferrous Dueller."


why? considering you can't buy it by the gallon I'm assuming you don't buy it because it's the best value? Compared to other iron removers, why do you feel it's the most effective?
 
LittleKing24 said:
I have only used two different iron removers( McKees and Iron X). I would say you can't go wrong with either one. Although the McKees smells less horrible(smells similar to Sonax FE).


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Thank you!!! That was the response I was hoping for! So you really can't tell a difference in either based purely on their ability to dissolve ferrous iron particles? If that's the case, I wonder why anyone would pay nearly twice as much for iron x when Mckee's not only smells much better but is nearly half the cost? Thanks LittleKing24!!!
 
Iron remover is iron remover no matter what brand you purchase.Have purchase car pro mckees and brute max.They are all pretty much the same a little.mckees I find sprays thicker and performs the same as car pro and britemax.But I find myself just using carpro.
 
GSKR said:
Iron remover is iron remover no matter what brand you purchase.Have purchase car pro mckees and brute max.They are all pretty much the same a little.mckees I find sprays thicker and performs the same as car pro and britemax.But I find myself just using carpro.
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thank you for the response! GSKR, If you don't mind me asking, if an Iron remover is an iron remover despite the brand, Why would you spend the extra money for Iron-x? Iron-x is $129.99 for a gallon and the other two Iron removers you mentioned are $79.99. I feel like there would have to be a darn good reason for me to spend the extra money. BTW, If Iron-X edges the others in performance I am absolutely willing to pay the money
 
You can even try Meguire's Dub wheel cleaner, it works great as an iron remover in desperate situations...thanks to some others advice on here for that! It's $8 for 22 oz and at local Walmart.
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No problem! As GSKR stated, McKees does spray thicker. Which I believe really helps in it's clinging ability. The only suggestion I have is to use a different spray bottle than what a regular 16oz bottle of Mckees iron Remover comes in. If you buy it by the gallon then it shouldn't be a problem depending on the spray bottle you use.

The reason I say that is cause I bought a gallon of it and used it in a kwazar sprayer, using about 8-10 oz on a 4Runner. I used a full 16oz bottle this morning(iron)ically, lol, on my personal truck using the regular bottle and sprayer. It's so thick that the sprayer seems to have a hard time spraying it as a mist and wants to spray in a stream, regardless of being on the spray setting rather than stream.


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GSKR said:
Iron remover is iron remover no matter what brand you purchase.
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Cool. In that case I'll just stick with DUB. Besides, I think iron removal step is a tad overrated.
Show me a wheel that any color changing product can clean better than Brown Royal or even Wheel Brightener. I doubt you'll ever see it happen. I've also yet to experience a paint correction job that was simply not quite up to standards due to me not performing an iron removal step and watching it change colors... IMO clay and Speedy Prep towel do just fine.
 
Eldorado2k said:
Cool. In that case I'll just stick with DUB. Besides, I think iron removal step is a tad overrated.
Show me a wheel that any color changing product can clean better than Brown Royal or even Wheel Brightener. I doubt you'll ever see it happen. I've also yet to experience a paint correction job that was simply not quite up to standards due to me not performing an iron removal step and watching it change colors... IMO clay and Speedy Prep towel do just fine.
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As far as wheels I have nothing to say, but paint...specifically coated, the iron removal step makes all the difference

https://www.autogeekonline.net/foru...importance-iron-removers-coated-vehicles.html


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I used McKess 37 A few weeks ago before using hydro blue. First time the Xterra ever had iron removal. I did not get much red bleeding (a good thing). Tells me it did not have much iron issues. Did use the whole bottle. Left the paint really clean and ready for the hydro blue. I found no issues with it.
 
mwoywod said:
thank you for the response! GSKR, If you don't mind me asking, if an Iron remover is an iron remover despite the brand, Why would you spend the extra money for Iron-x? Iron-x is $129.99 for a gallon and the other two Iron removers you mentioned are $79.99. I feel like there would have to be a darn good reason for me to spend the extra money. BTW, If Iron-X edges the others in performance I am absolutely willing to pay the money
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There all pretty much the same at the end of the day.Iron x reacts and goes to work quicker a tad bit.mckees sprays more like a gel but works and performs like all the others.Im a carpro loyal user so I don't mind paying extra.
 
I really like Auto Finesse Iron Out. But its hard to find here in the states now a days
 
I agree with GSKR.

I've use Ironx, Ferrex and McKee's 37. As GSKR mentioned, Ironx reacts quicker than McKee's. Ferrex reacts just as fast as ironx. The concept of McKee's being a gel is nice but I am just not a fan of it. Sure it helps with clinging but it doesn't allow for the product to disperse like ironx or ferrex. For me it is a toss up between ironx and ferrex. I would recommend picking up whichever is a better buy between the two.

cleanmycorolla said:
I really like Auto Finesse Iron Out. But its hard to find here in the states now a days
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This was the worst iron remover I ever used. Dried to fast and just didn't work that well. I would not pick this up again.
 
Thanks guys! Has anyone tried 3D BDX or Griot's iron and fallout remover? I've read that BDX can be diluted 4:1 which would make it a fantastic value!
 
Eldorado2k said:
Cool. In that case I'll just stick with DUB. Besides, I think iron removal step is a tad overrated.
Show me a wheel that any color changing product can clean better than Brown Royal or even Wheel Brightener. I doubt you'll ever see it happen. I've also yet to experience a paint correction job that was simply not quite up to standards due to me not performing an iron removal step and watching it change colors... IMO clay and Speedy Prep towel do just fine.
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Obviously you've never seen iron particles oxidizing on a paint finish and turning orange rust color
 
So, I have a gallon of 3D BDX, and I think it works pretty well. In terms of iron removers, I think they are all pretty equivalent. I've used IronX, Gyeon Iron, BDX, DUB and now TAC. They all work well.

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mwoywod said:
"Dodo Juice Ferrous Dueller."


why? considering you can't buy it by the gallon I'm assuming you don't buy it because it's the best value? Compared to other iron removers, why do you feel it's the most effective?
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Because it works very well and doesn't smell as bad as most of the other iron removers. Below are two reviews/comparisons where the Dodo Juice iron remover was compared to some other options.

https://www.autopia.org/forums/deta...-dodo-juice-ferrous-dueller-iron-remover.html

https://www.autopia.org/forums/detailing-product-reviews/44548-throw-iron-remover-comparisons.html


My DD is a white crew cab truck. An iron remover is part of my routine upkeep and the Ferrous Dueller works very well.
 
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