If you were impressed by claying try Iron-x

JeffD · 1st August 2011, 19:52

Been wanting to try this stuff for ages but always been put off a bit by the price plus want really sure whether it would live up to the claims. Anyway, was feeling a bit flush so bought a botle off ebay for £16 incl postage.

Just before I start bare in mind the photos arn't so good and the car was not polished etc 0 it was just to clean it.

Heres the stuff in question - supposed to remove any metal based contaminants. I regularly clay my car so wasnt expecting to find too much stuff.

Hopefully reasonably clean paintwork

You just literally spray it all over the car - your supposed to work it in slightly with a damp sponge but I just gave my car a good soaking. Down the sides didnt show too much up

Different story on the engine lid though

And again on the wheels it picked up on brake dust - really handy too for studded wheels

And down stud holes

After leaving it a few mins you just rinse off to leave scrupuously clean paintwork

Realy, really like this product - its a long time since Ive been wowed by something. On the plus side it leaves your car squeaky clean as if its just come out a dishwasher - on the negative it sticnks something horrible plus the £16 bottle I used only did me for 2 cars although they claim it should do about 6 - not too convinced about that but I was being very generous! :-)

Just to add this does NOT replace claying - its meant as a prewash before claying to extract metals out of the paintwork so a combination of this and claying should leave your car cleaner thatn its ever been. A1 product :-)

Ragman · 1st August 2011, 20:49

Interesting product, not one I'd heard of before

Tatts · 1st August 2011, 20:54

Used some of that a few weeks ago.

I was kinda worried at first about using it, but pressed on. Was even more worried when the car started bleeding purple blood!

Impressive stuff though, and now it doesn't worry me anymore!

empsburna · 1st August 2011, 21:46

You really are better off going over the panel with a damp mitt after a few minutes and then rinsing off, you won't use as much then and get better results.

It is a must as far as decontamination is concerned, probably one of the best new products on the Market in a long time. Before that you had to use the finish kare three step kit which was an expensive faff.

Now you can ironx, tardis and clay and really get a well prepped surface to work on.

I've got some pics if anyone is interested.

Tatts · 1st August 2011, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by empsburna

I've got some pics if anyone is interested.

Silly question!

Get them posted up!

Ragman · 1st August 2011, 22:03

The reference to tardis confused me for a mo - google to the rescue

empsburna · 1st August 2011, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatts

Silly question!

Get them posted up!

Will do. Will have to edit out company name watermark on the images first, don't want my backside slapped!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traveller

The reference to tardis confused me for a mo - google to the rescue

Ah, yes. Autosmart's tar and glue remover rather than a dr who prop.

mark_bonsai · 5th August 2011, 16:52

Mmm, could be worth a look, and only £10.99 on here.

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalo....html#aAQIC500

JeffD · 5th August 2011, 17:03

Ive just ordered som eof this which I reckon is the same stuff but half the price! :-) Ill let you know how I get on

WOLF'S CHEMICALS DECON GEL

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...-gel-cat4.html

Ive also tried the alternative technique of spraying less on then using a sponge - it still works but TBH the good dousing is more effective - just a tad expensive!!!

JeffD · 19th August 2011, 14:46

Used it on my car yesterday and it does bring it up superclean :-)

1st August 2011, 19:52	#1
JeffD Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 402 Thanks: 1 Thanked 72 Times in 37 Posts	If you were impressed by claying try Iron-x Been wanting to try this stuff for ages but always been put off a bit by the price plus want really sure whether it would live up to the claims. Anyway, was feeling a bit flush so bought a botle off ebay for £16 incl postage. Just before I start bare in mind the photos arn't so good and the car was not polished etc 0 it was just to clean it. Heres the stuff in question - supposed to remove any metal based contaminants. I regularly clay my car so wasnt expecting to find too much stuff. Hopefully reasonably clean paintwork You just literally spray it all over the car - your supposed to work it in slightly with a damp sponge but I just gave my car a good soaking. Down the sides didnt show too much up Different story on the engine lid though And again on the wheels it picked up on brake dust - really handy too for studded wheels And down stud holes After leaving it a few mins you just rinse off to leave scrupuously clean paintwork Realy, really like this product - its a long time since Ive been wowed by something. On the plus side it leaves your car squeaky clean as if its just come out a dishwasher - on the negative it sticnks something horrible plus the £16 bottle I used only did me for 2 cars although they claim it should do about 6 - not too convinced about that but I was being very generous! :-) Just to add this does NOT replace claying - its meant as a prewash before claying to extract metals out of the paintwork so a combination of this and claying should leave your car cleaner thatn its ever been. A1 product :-)

1st August 2011, 20:54	#3
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Used some of that a few weeks ago. I was kinda worried at first about using it, but pressed on. Was even more worried when the car started bleeding purple blood! Impressive stuff though, and now it doesn't worry me anymore! __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

5th August 2011, 16:52	#8
mark_bonsai I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,219 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	Mmm, could be worth a look, and only £10.99 on here. http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalo....html#aAQIC500 __________________ Re-mapped. EGR bypass. De-catted. 18" Apex's. ZT190 brakes & suspension. Xenon projectors. Powerfold bullets. Electric rear sun blind. Auto dipping rear view mirror. Wood and leather steering wheel. Wood handbrake handle. Full leather sports seats. Harman Kardon speakers & sub. Navall 2 double din through 500w Kenwood amp. Fully chromed front grill.

1st August 2011, 20:49	#2
Ragman This is my second home ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashington, West Sussex Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Interesting product, not one I'd heard of before

1st August 2011, 21:46	#4
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	You really are better off going over the panel with a damp mitt after a few minutes and then rinsing off, you won't use as much then and get better results. It is a must as far as decontamination is concerned, probably one of the best new products on the Market in a long time. Before that you had to use the finish kare three step kit which was an expensive faff. Now you can ironx, tardis and clay and really get a well prepped surface to work on. I've got some pics if anyone is interested.

1st August 2011, 22:03	#6
Ragman This is my second home ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashington, West Sussex Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The reference to tardis confused me for a mo - google to the rescue

5th August 2011, 17:03	#9
JeffD Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 402 Thanks: 1 Thanked 72 Times in 37 Posts	Ive just ordered som eof this which I reckon is the same stuff but half the price! :-) Ill let you know how I get on WOLF'S CHEMICALS DECON GEL http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...-gel-cat4.html Ive also tried the alternative technique of spraying less on then using a sponge - it still works but TBH the good dousing is more effective - just a tad expensive!!!

19th August 2011, 14:46	#10
JeffD Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 402 Thanks: 1 Thanked 72 Times in 37 Posts	Used it on my car yesterday and it does bring it up superclean :-)