Ok, so i used this last weekend, and have a question/observation. The directions say to spray it on, let it sit and RUB IT IN. I feel this may be a little harsh?????....especially if you are removing small hard deposits. I was hesitant but I followed the directions. I used the whole bottle for my Highlander pretty much.
using Iron X
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trashmanssd
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I think they mean to lightly spread with a very soft sponge just to make sure it spreads out evenly. Usually its spray on let dwell spread then dwell then rinse.
RaysWay
Autopia Specialist
A whole bottle of Iron X even on a Highlander is a lot of Iron X. It's not a bad thing, but I think with experience you'll learn to use less product. I always do a horizontal panel first to determine how contaminated the vehicle really is. Horizontal panels like the hood, roof and trunk usually get the most contamination. Try just the hood next time with large sweeping motions while you're spraying. If you don't notice a lot of "bleeding", then I would save the Iron X for another day or use it as a wheel cleaner and proceed with claying. Of course, it doesn't hurt to use the Iron X, but if you're trying to save money and product it can be saved for another day.
I've never rubbed Iron X in, but I could see using an applicator pad or even spreading Iron X by hand with nitrile gloves on as being really effective and saving even more product. Since only the thin layer of Iron X that's making contact with the paint is actually doing anything, spreading it around would allow more of the Iron X to make contact with the paint. For example if you had a hood with heavy contamination, I would bet 2 light coats of Iron X spread around would be just as effective as 2 heavy coats of Iron X while using less product.
I've never rubbed Iron X in, but I could see using an applicator pad or even spreading Iron X by hand with nitrile gloves on as being really effective and saving even more product. Since only the thin layer of Iron X that's making contact with the paint is actually doing anything, spreading it around would allow more of the Iron X to make contact with the paint. For example if you had a hood with heavy contamination, I would bet 2 light coats of Iron X spread around would be just as effective as 2 heavy coats of Iron X while using less product.
MarkD
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First time I used it, I too went overboard a little, and used too much Iron-X, but the 2nd time I was a bit wiser.
You of course have to apply to a just washed "and dried" vehicle, and in the shade to cool paint.
Think of it as a horribly "stinky" detailer spray, spritz each panel a few times, then spread with a dampened soft sponge applicator. The ever so slight dilution doesn't seem to lessen its effects. I kept a bucket of fresh water nearby. And wore gloves for sure!
Fantastic product, my white Hoe was loaded with Iron. Clay sure stays a lot cleaner.
Downside, is I could smell that stuff lingering almost 2 weeks later around my carport.
As others have mentioned in the past, this is not something you want to use in your garage.