Just a question about Iron X...

[CrippsCorner]

Hi guys relatively new to any kind of detailing... just getting tips off here really! First thing I've bought is Iron X as I got some brand new 2118's 6 months ago and I'd like to take care of them :approve:

All I'm planning to do with the Iron X is to spray it on whilst I'm jet washing the car. My question is at what stage... am I better of wetting the wheels first then spraying and allowing to soak before rubbing and washing off? Or shall I spray it on before I touch the wheels, or should I clean the wheels properly first and then just spray the Iron X on to get the last few bits off?

Sorry for 21 questions... cheers for any advice!

 

[Yellow Dave]

I would normally have washed the wheels first before applying IX so that only engrained brake dust is left for the IX to react with.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Okay thanks... do you mean wash as in just sprayed over with water or actually cleaning intensively with a brush etc?

 

[Thrust-Rated]

I'm presuming cleaning properly first.

That's what I did anyway. Sprayed on cleaner. Agitated with brush and rinsed then sprayed with iron x and left for 5 mins or so. Then agitated with brush and left a little longer then rinsed.

That's what I done. Hope that's right? Correct me if I'm wrong anyway

 

[mi16chris]

I would normally have washed the wheels first before applying IX so that only engrained brake dust is left for the IX to react with.

X2 I do the same tho i use iron out by auto finesse it dose not stink any were near as bad as ironx lol

 

[CrippsCorner]

Cherry flavour mine says... I wouldn't wanna eat those bloody cherries :S

 

[mi16chris]

Cherry flavour mine says... I wouldn't wanna eat those bloody cherries :S

I know it's a crazy bad smell lol iron out is defo worth a try

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Bilberry first .. agitate then rinse thoroughly.

If there's deposits left, then IronX it...

Are the wheels protected..?

 

[Adamm.]

I'm presuming cleaning properly first.

That's what I did anyway. Sprayed on cleaner. Agitated with brush and rinsed then sprayed with iron x and left for 5 mins or so. Then agitated with brush and left a little longer then rinsed.

That's what I done. Hope that's right? Correct me if I'm wrong anyway

Yep same way I done mine, but I rinsed between the cleaner and iron x

 

[Thrust-Rated]

Yep same way I done mine, but I rinsed between the cleaner and iron x

So do I? Read again



And Ye it proper stinks. I could smell it coming out my hair when I showered. Hands stunk too

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Wear gloves and don't spray it in your hair :S

 

[Inequality Street]

Wear gloves and don't spray it in your hair :S

This tbh. When I first used it I too made the mistake of pouring it over my head?

 

[Thrust-Rated]

This tbh. When I first used it I too made the mistake of pouring it over my head?

Haha Ye I see that looks really wrong now reading it back. It was from when I was crouched down spraying the wheels the spray must've got in my hair a little. Same as how it was over my hands too. It must've bounced off alloy or something. Mind you, I did spray my whole car when I did it

 

[Adamm.]

So do I? Read again

Ffs how did I miss that :banghead:.

 

[Yellow Dave]

IronX is not a wheel cleaner, it is solely for removing iron fallout. it doesn't do a great job of cutting through the typical road grime and tar etc that you should be using a dedicated wheel cleaner or strong shampoo dilution before using an iron remover.

If you use IX or other iron removers as a wheel cleaner you wont get the full strength of it as it will need to break through the grime before it attacks the iron so is a waste of product.

going one step further, seal them properly and you won't need anything more than shampoo or citrus based products;
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?683018-Why-you-should-use-a-decent-wheel-sealant

 

[CrippsCorner]

Well I chuck some Mer on the wheels after I've cleaned them! But as I said I'm kinda new to this detailing lark...