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CarPro Iron X - 16.9 oz is $19.99
SONAX Fallout Cleaner - 16.9 oz is $16.99 (on sale currently on AG)
Optimum FerreX - 17 oz is $19.99

Between these three which in your opinion is more effective? Im leaning towards FerreX just due to the fact that i understand it can be used on wheels and won't effect anything on the rotors or brake pads unlike Iron X.

Ive never seen anyone talk about the Fallout Cleaner.

I have 2 50ml samples of Iron X (which is $6.99 for a sample) that i got for free from an AG order. I think $6.99 is pretty high for a sample lol.

Anyways, to sum it up i haven't used any of these yet but have samples of Iron X. Which one is better out of the three?
 
KyleWrap said:
CarPro Iron X - 16.9 oz is $19.99
SONAX Fallout Cleaner - 16.9 oz is $16.99 (on sale currently on AG)
Optimum FerreX - 17 oz is $19.99

Between these three which in your opinion is more effective? Im leaning towards FerreX just due to the fact that i understand it can be used on wheels and won't effect anything on the rotors or brake pads unlike Iron X.

Ive never seen anyone talk about the Fallout Cleaner.

I have 2 50ml samples of Iron X (which is $6.99 for a sample) that i got for free from an AG order. I think $6.99 is pretty high for a sample lol.

Anyways, to sum it up i haven't used any of these yet but have samples of Iron X. Which one is better out of the three?
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In that they are all formulated to skin the cat in the same way, I'd look at price per application and go from there.

I'd also like to add that the biggest problem I have with these products is that to spray a whole car down really uses the product. Seems expensive per use and I would only go for it I think if it was for coating prep or a personal vehicle. Claying properly just does a good job already. I'm on the fence about all these sort of products to be used professionally tbh.
 
KyleWrap said:
CarPro Iron X - 16.9 oz is $19.99
SONAX Fallout Cleaner - 16.9 oz is $16.99 (on sale currently on AG)
Optimum FerreX - 17 oz is $19.99

Between these three which in your opinion is more effective? Im leaning towards FerreX just due to the fact that i understand it can be used on wheels and won't effect anything on the rotors or brake pads unlike Iron X.

Ive never seen anyone talk about the Fallout Cleaner.

I have 2 50ml samples of Iron X (which is $6.99 for a sample) that i got for free from an AG order. I think $6.99 is pretty high for a sample lol.

Anyways, to sum it up i haven't used any of these yet but have samples of Iron X. Which one is better out of the three?
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Are these pre wax cleaners that your talking about?
 
I've IronX on my wheels. Although if I want to do an iron decon on my wheels I just use Meguiar's DUB cleaner.
 
I have used Iron X and Sonax. IMHO they both work the same...
 
The MSDS available would indicate that IX is stronger than Sonax. However, these are not up to date and it is impossible to be sure.

With regards to the harm on wheels - don't let this be a decider. Each of these products uses the same chemistry, if one does damage, they all will. Beside that, wheels are generally much more resilient than paint. The reason IX warns against it is because there were a limited few problems with some un protected metal and they are covering their backs. I would be fairly confident that the other products would have the same risk, albeit no one has looked closely enough (or realised the reason) to notice it.
 
Agreed with Pipuk.
I had use both sonax and ironx
Sonax scent is stronger and work slower compare to ironx but the bright yellow color looks cool.
Both are great products :)
 
Used ironx on coated wheels with no issues other than that smell.
 
I'd focus on price as well as your level of patience for this step. I have used IronX and Dodo Ferrous. In my opinion they all do the same thing, and pretty good too!

IronX works the fastest but dries very quickly too. So not only does it do a great job, you need to work fast as well. I don't have a garage so I'm always doing this step outside. If you let it dry it will do a great job of staining your paint. Direct sunlight forces one to work faster and in smaller sections. If you are patient enough the other will also do the same job and at less risk.

In terms of using the least amount of product possible while mitigating risk, I apply this product on a partially wet panel. I spray for coverage only and after 30-45 secs I use a clean MF sponge to spread the product. After 2 panels I have enough product on the sponge that I can spray less on the panel. I use a small bucket of water to wash in between rinses. How do I know there is enough product in the sponge? Why... the scent of course. :-)
 
Im interested in these iron removal products. I work at a GM manufacturing facility so Im downwind of a lot of fallout producing machinery. I also drive a car that is pretty notorious for producing a ton of brake dust.
I was looking at the IronX SnowFoam soap but I'm curious to know if it works just as well as the spray on liquid and will it harm my clear bra? I know that plastic can be sensitive to harsh chemicals.
 
Burns ST said:
Im interested in these iron removal products. I work at a GM manufacturing facility so Im downwind of a lot of fallout producing machinery. I also drive a car that is pretty notorious for producing a ton of brake dust.
I was looking at the IronX SnowFoam soap but I'm curious to know if it works just as well as the spray on liquid and will it harm my clear bra? I know that plastic can be sensitive to harsh chemicals.
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I feel the IronX snow foam falls short on performance compared to the IronX spray.

What kind of PPF do you have? If its Xpel Ultimate or Suntek you will be fine. If its film that doesn't have self healing properties then chances are the IronX could harm the film.
 
I have Sonax Full Effect for the wheels already... decided to buy a bottle of the scented iron x. Still smells terrible though haha
 
Evan.J said:
I feel the IronX snow foam falls short on performance compared to the IronX spray.
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In fairness, I think that people misunderstand the foam. Consider this, the bleeding cleaners are routinely something like 10-25% active (anything more and they should have a 'toxic' label). The same limit has to apply to a snow foam type product. Now, keep in mind that you then dilute this. If you put it through a power wash lance, that is a 10x dilution so that 10-25% becomes 1-2.5%. Now, that 10% lower level I suggested is because the amount of visible bleeding starts to be very visibly less, below this limit. So, once through the foam lance, you are way below that 10% level so there is no good reason to expect much of a visible bleed.

The fallout 'washes' should be considered maintenance products which limit build up, not straight decontaminators (at least unless you were to use them neat).
 
PiPUK said:
In fairness, I think that people misunderstand the foam. Consider this, the bleeding cleaners are routinely something like 10-25% active (anything more and they should have a 'toxic' label). The same limit has to apply to a snow foam type product. Now, keep in mind that you then dilute this. If you put it through a power wash lance, that is a 10x dilution so that 10-25% becomes 1-2.5%. Now, that 10% lower level I suggested is because the amount of visible bleeding starts to be very visibly less, below this limit. So, once through the foam lance, you are way below that 10% level so there is no good reason to expect much of a visible bleed.

The fallout 'washes' should be considered maintenance products which limit build up, not straight decontaminators (at least unless you were to use them neat).
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Nope I agree with you on using the foam as more or a maintenance wash than for full decon. I think most look at sticker price between the two and assume the snowfoam and ironx will be equal. :props:
 
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