MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: Johnny_tro on February 18, 2012, 12:58:44 am

Title: Iron X
Post by: Johnny_tro on February 18, 2012, 12:58:44 am: Been looking at this and its reviews < seems an effortless product with great results.

Is this a HEAVY duty degreaser for the paint/wheels?
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: Frodo-anni on February 18, 2012, 01:03:09 am: From my reading it can be used on alsorts, mainly wheels and bodywork. I have some, only been tried on the wheels and its really worked well, cant wait to get it on the lower panels.

Its designed to clean the paintwork of metal filings/contaminents etc..

Preparation is the key, so along with tardis de-tar & a good claying session your paint woudl be well prepared.
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: Johnny_tro on February 18, 2012, 01:10:27 am: Going to ask about tar/stubern spots < snow foam will only get the basics.......

Tardis/Iron X < will this remove the real stubburn spots stuck to the paint that you can't get off with the wash mit either? (prevent you scrubbing the mark so to speak)
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: stealthwolf on February 18, 2012, 09:21:22 am: Unless you know what you're doing with these products, I'd always advised you to be cautious. Iron-X works just on metal contaminants eg industrial fallout. It will not remove tar. You should use a dedicated tar remover.
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: Johnny_tro on February 18, 2012, 09:34:15 am: :happy2: appreciate

Looked at this on the net - people are using this so randomly - wheels.......and body. Did question it? if its that good at removing ALL the bedded break dust, surely its too hard for the paint
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: JPC on February 18, 2012, 10:22:21 am: It's a good product but be careful with it. It can strip paint from touch ups, blow ins, smart repairs and brake calipers. Just go easy with, work on small areas at a time and don't let it get any where near drying
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: Johnny_tro on February 18, 2012, 11:41:11 am: JPC < What product would you advise to apply around the bottom of the car < help remove stuck on bits etc ?

Rather than having to scrub/pick at it.
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: ianv5 on February 18, 2012, 12:18:57 pm: Quote from: Johnny_tro on February 18, 2012, 11:41:11 am
JPC < What product would you advise to apply around the bottom of the car < help remove stuck on bits etc ?

Rather than having to scrub/pick at it.

Claybar will remove tar etc found around the bottom of car. I use a Bilt hamber bar used with water and it works fine.
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: keith on February 18, 2012, 08:32:41 pm: I got the new cherry scented one and its still stinks lol.
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: andygo on February 23, 2012, 03:50:34 pm: Quote from: keith on February 18, 2012, 08:32:41 pm
I got the new cherry scented one and its still stinks lol.

Stinks of what?
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: stealthwolf on February 23, 2012, 06:23:46 pm: Rotten eggs
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: rich83 on February 23, 2012, 06:51:05 pm: It smells like vomit... :sick:
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: craigy123 on February 23, 2012, 10:48:40 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on February 23, 2012, 06:51:05 pm
It smells like vomit... :sick:

If you vomit and it smells like that, you have a problem mate :grin:
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: stealthwolf on February 23, 2012, 10:51:57 pm: Depends on if he's been eating rotten eggs or not.
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: jimk04 on February 24, 2012, 07:09:44 am: Rotten eggs means it must have sulphuric acid in it.?

So yeah it is a product to be respected.
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: rich83 on February 24, 2012, 09:15:26 am: Quote from: jimk04 on February 24, 2012, 07:09:44 am
Rotten eggs means it must have sulphuric acid in it.?

So yeah it is a product to be respected.

And yet it's PH 6-7, so pretty much neutral.
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: jimk04 on February 24, 2012, 01:07:33 pm: Oh, my bad! :stupid:

Surprised something neutral can be so effective!
Title: Re: Iron X
Post by: DJM on February 24, 2012, 01:46:16 pm: Quote from: Johnny_tro on February 18, 2012, 11:41:11 am
JPC < What product would you advise to apply around the bottom of the car < help remove stuck on bits etc ?

Rather than having to scrub/pick at it.

I use tardis, find it great to be fair. I have candy white golf so really noticable. I use it on bottom of car, boot bumpers and door sills. As i think JPC said though use with care. Think your only meant to leave it a minute then wipe off and i make sure i properly rinse the area after. Works wonders though :happy2: