CarPro IronX Cherry (Low Odor Ver.)

Highly effective, acid-free and pH balanced (6~7pH) car paint, wheels & glass cleaner

Safe for all wheels including aluminium/Chromes/Anodized and alloys. This formulation is also effective and safe for use on all car surfaces and will not deteriorate clear coats. This preventative measure puts a stop to corrosion, IronX contains unique chemical ingredients that effectively dissolves the sintered iron by forming a water-soluble iron complex. No other method cleans paint and wheels as deeply as IronX. The IronX Paint and wheels Decontamination System were developed as a method of removing paint contamination beyond what can be removed by washing or claying !!. If you are familiar with detail clay, you know it is capable of removing above surface contaminants that have bonded to the paint. The IronX is designed to remove what lies below the paint surface as well as above.

Airborne chemical compounds and ferrous particles (particles containing iron) actually penetrate the paint and create corrosive compounds that eat deep into the paint's sub-layers or paint’s pin-holes. This is a gradual process that often is not evident until it's too late. Claying does not remove the entire particle which will continue to spread beneath the surface if not dissolved.

During the use of your vehicle, brake dust and road grime become sintered to the surface of the car paint , rims and wheels due to the high temperature conditions they are normally exposed. Brake dust contains high levels of iron and once sintered to the rim, becomes extremely difficult to dissolve or remove without the use of harsh chemicals. IronX opens up the paint's pores to release ferrous particles and to neutralize caustic compounds that have developed in the paint's subsurface. Ongoing damage is immediately stopped and future damage is prevented by removing the ferrous particles.

IronX sprays on as a transparent liquid. As the cleansing liquid begins to work into the dirt and grime, the formula begins to turn purple/ red. The purple/red coloration is the IronX Cleaner forming a bond to the sintered iron on the car paint and wheel and changing its state to a water soluble complex for easy removal. Stubborn, baked on grime may take a small amount of agitation. Rinse car paint and wheels thoroughly with a power washer and wipe dry.

The IronX is used by body shops for pre-cleaning prior to detailing and by dealerships for new and used car prep. It is proven to deliver a clean, glassy smooth vehicle that is protected from the harmful effects of paint contamination. No other is as fast and effective at removing multi-layer paint and wheels contamination.

Features:

• Removes Iron Particles and prevents the spread of iron-related damage & helps to protect your vehicle from paint system failure.

• New Formula combines Cherry perfume to aid in masking Iron Dissolving Chemicals

• Safe to use, Acid Free, and pH neutral (pH 6-7).

• Safe to use on Clear Coat Paint

• Safe to use on Aluminum, Chrome, Anodized, Alloy, or Clear coated wheels.

• Safe for use on all solid car surfaces and will not deteriorate clear coats. (Avoid using on Fabric Convertible tops.

How do iron particles appear on your car surface and where? Iron particles are all around us, and of course on our cars after travelling through the environment. They can be made from your car braking, driving near other cars, big trucks, train rails, industrial zones etc. They adhere to the car surface and once they "stick" to your paint due to their sharp edges together with sunshine they start to bake into the soft car paint layer where they oxidize and rust.

How to prevent iron dust from etching your paint? It’s almost impossible to prevent the irons to stick on the surface, but it has been proven that inorganic coatings (such as Cquartz & CQUK) that have self-cleaning effects can reduce the quantity of iron that adheres to the surface.

How to remove iron particles from the surface? There are a few options. Clay bar is one of them however claying will remove most of the irons by shaving them, which leaves some underneath the surface where it cannot reach. Also, clay could possibly mar your paint with micro scratches together with the iron it catches.  Another option is by oxalic acid solutions. Though it may remove iron you can’t be sure it is safe on paint, which depends on dilution (low pH ), and it’s not safe to use for your own health and environment.  The third option is by Iron X, a pH-neutral product, which reacts only with iron particles which it dissolves.  IronX contains a specific chemical that reacts aggressively with iron… BUT and it’s big but, this chemical is very unstable if not mixed in the right % ,its sensitive to heat as well. This means it can even react with open air and change color to red/purple without any contact with iron!

Why does it change colour? Iron X changes colour to red/purple when coming in contact with iron particles, this is due to chemical reaction between the chemicals and iron.  However, some other products change colours as well. The change in colour does not necessarily mean a product is dissolving iron. There are very cheap chemicals that change their character simply by contact with air. 

Will Iron X stain chrome wheels or chrome trims? No, it’s completely safe to use on any chrome wheels, trim, or bare aluminium wheels. There is only one condition: Do not let it dry under sunlight

Will Iron X discolor wheel weights? Yes, it will. Wheel weights are made from lead, Iron X will change the lead colour to green. However light agitation will recover the original colour.

Will Iron X affect brake callipers? For most high-end callipers it will not affect them however we have heard from customers in the past that Iron X can affect the paint colour of low-quality acrylic painted callipers. For this reason, we advise you to be more careful not to spray on them.

Will Iron X remove wax from car paint?  Yes and no, if it’s a highly organic oil type it will affect the wax properties. If it’s a synthetic polymer sealant it won’t affect it much. On Cquartz or other inorganic coatings it won’t affect them at all. In fact, it is even recommended for use on them.

Does Iron X remove tar spots as well? No, Iron X reacts only with iron particles.

Is Iron X safe to use on 3M films venture shields?  Yes, there is no problem at all using it on clear bra's and others.

Why does it smell bad?  This is the nature of the chemical used, you cannot avoid this. If it doesn’t smell so strong it means it has very little effect on iron or is a very diluted or inferior formula. We do advise you to use a facemask and latex (or Nitrile) gloves while using Iron X.

Can I leave Iron X to dry on the surface? Yes, you can leave Iron X on the surface to dry, but not under direct sunshine!   However, I don’t suggest you leave any chemical composition to dry.

Iron removers are not meant to replace clay barring but to complement it. Iron remover will eliminate the majority of iron contaminants, making clay barring safer. A clay bar will not pick up as much contaminants and grit, reducing the risk of scratching the paint.

IronX is also excellent for decontaminating hard-to-reach areas, cracks, and crevices. It's a must for removing iron from complex areas such as wheels, rotors, brake calipers, etc.

You can use CARPRO IronX on all exterior surfaces: PPF, plastics, glass, rubber trims, wheels, aluminum, painted surfaces, and metal surfaces.

Always use IronX on cool surfaces. The reason is, you don't want the product to evaporate before it can chemically react with the iron fillings to bleed them off. And you don't want the 'purple' to dry on the surface.

It does have a 'funky' smell, but don't worry, it's not toxic.

They share the majority of base chemistry and have equal potency. The only difference is that 'Lemon Scent' has an even less intrusive smell.

Yes, safe on all surfaces. Just don't let it dry on those surfaces.