How To Remove Iron Contamination From Your Paint
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- How To Remove Iron Contamination From Your Paint
In a previous video, Adam and Joe demonstrated the process of using a Clay Mitt after washing a vehicle to remove bonded contamination like paint overspray, tree sap, road films, and more; however, using clay is not always the best solution for targeting and removing a specific type of contamination in the form of iron deposits and iron fallout. Iron contamination most commonly results from brake dust particles that come off of the brake pad or rotor when braking, which then travel backwards onto painted areas of your vehicle. These hot, metallic iron particles essentially melt into the clear coat and then cool off, becoming embedded into the top layer of the clear coat. They will look like tiny black or orange dots of rust, and stand out most on lighter colored paints like white, silver, and light gray. You can try to remove these orange dots of contamination with a clay bar or clay mitt, but you will find that you have to scrub very hard to remove them, and you could end up scratching the surface in the process. There is an easier way to decontaminate iron particles than mechanical decontamination though, and that by using chemical decontamination with Iron Remover.
A product like Adam's Iron Remover contains an ingredient called thioglycolate, which specifically targets ferrous (iron) deposits and fallout embedded into the paint. As the chemical dwells and interacts with the iron deposits, you will begin to see these dots turn into a reddish-purple color as the chemical melts the deposits out of the clear coat. It will look as if the paint is bleeding as the iron contamination then streaks down the panel. Iron Remover will work best on a clean panel and dry panel as Joe demonstrates. If the panel is heavily wet, the water or soap may dilute the chemical too much and it may not be as effective at removing the contamination, so make sure to dry the majority of the water first before spraying Iron Remover. Joe uses the Adam's Jumbo Plush Drying Towel in this example, but our Ultra Plush Drying Towel will work just as well here. Also, it's best to do this process in the shade if possible. You do not want Iron Remover to fully dry on any surface, as it could cause staining on some plastics, so this is a process that you will want to perform panel-by-panel or section-by-section - do not spray down the entire car all at once.
With the panel or section clean and mostly dry, spray Iron Remover generously to cover the surface. Make sure to do full-pull sprays of the trigger sprayer in order to atomize the chemical into a nice even mist. In this video, Joe shows a very effective way to cut down on your decontamination time by combining our Visco Clay Bar in with this Iron Remover process. The Iron Remover acts as the lubricant for the clay bar in this case, so as you glide the clay bar back and forth over the surface, you are doing mechanical decon of things like tree sap, overspray, and road tar at the same time that the Iron Remover does chemical decon of the iron particles. Once you finished decontaminating a panel or section, make sure to very thoroughly rinse all of the Iron Remover chemical and clay residue from the area, then quickly do a quick dry of that panel or area to remove the majority of the water to avoid water spots before moving onto the next section.
Make sure to decontaminate the glass as well, especially the rear window or rear hatch. Iron particles will not embed into the glass in the same way as the clear coat, but iron fallout can still develop on glass, so make sure not to skip the exterior windows. For very heavy contamination, i.e. if the vehicle has gone through a year of driving or more without using Iron Remover, you may have to spray an area a second time and allow the chemical to melt away even more iron deposits, then make sure to very thoroughly rinse the panel a second time and dry it quickly, again to avoid any water spots from forming. You should see significantly less red-purple "bleeding" on the second go-around, and once you see no color change, you know you have removed all iron deposits from the surface. One last thing to mention, is that like our Wheel Cleaner, Iron Remover has a fairly potent smell, so you may want to wear gloves or wash your hands after you complete this fallout removal.
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Cool. It's always nice to see the products being used, so I can be sure I'm also using it the right way.
Is iron remover safe to use on a ceramic coating
It’s not. It strips everything. When you’re doing this, you’re gonna have to polish, then wax/ceramic coat again.
@@Wisefury that's incorrect.
@@Wisefury False, will not mess with the ceramic coating.
Very helpful video!!💯..Does this iron remover contain solvents? I want to use it as a lubricant with your clay mitt..and if it does contain solvent I can’t use it as a lubricant with your clay mitt…
Hey brother I have a question
I was told by Adam's support to not use clay with the iron remover.
"We do not recommend Iron Remover as a clay lubricant. There is no lubricants in Iron Remover, we recommend Detail Spray or Waterless Wash."
But the RUclips for Adam's is using the clay. So I am a little confused
Found this in their description on this product..but I would like to know it contains solvents..
Adam's Iron Remover is essential to any detailing enthusiast wanting to maximize their finish, detailing skills, and overall feel of their paint. With detailing clays, clay bars, or our Clay Mitt, you're removing surface contamination and what is stagnant on the surface, but not its effects beneath. Adam's Iron Remover breaks down ferrous contamination at the source and eliminates its effects.
i here you don't want to rub the fallout with the clay bar always ride before claying
I’m more impressed that a QX4 is THAT clean
stupid question, but will the clay bar damage the clear coat or finish? Would a synthetic clay product be any safer?
It did on my black car using a clay mitt. Left some scratches.
IMPORTANT: THE SURFACE MUST STAY LUBRICATED AS YOU CLAY THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR THE CLAY TO GLIDE PROPERLY AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PAINT.
It depends on your paint. I’d use either iron remover or the soft clay bar. I’ve found the clay mitts totally destroy and swirl the paint. I only use that for chrome front ends with tons of bug guts.
@@devn3813 The synthetic clay towel by DIY paired with their iron remover works amazing!
@@devn3813 Strange, everything I've seen and read says that the synthetic clay medias are more gentle than a traditional clay bar.
How about if the vehicle have PPF with ceramic coating on?
After you are done do you want to use ceramic coating? Or what is the next step?
I actually have the 7 years Adam's Graphene Ceramic coating on my car
After clay, you’ll need to polish the paint and then protect it with the wax, sealant or coating of your choice. Clay is an abrasive after all.
So if I want to use a synthetic clay mitt/towel would the iron remover damage the clay?
I've heard it will. I know it will regular clay. It's the solvents that are usually mixed with the thyoglycolate. I've had it destroy clay bars many times. I'm curious why it didn't start to dissolve his here.
It’s the fact that his is pretty diluted. You don’t need that much chemical to remove Iron that hasn’t been there for that long. Plus Iron isn’t really embedded in the paint, that’s a poor choice or word. It’s just bonded with the clear coat of your paint so letting it soak will just blast off after a power wash. FYI wheel cleaners do the exact same thing because they also remove iron particles from brake dust.
Found this in their description on this product..but I would like to know it contains solvents..
Adam's Iron Remover is essential to any detailing enthusiast wanting to maximize their finish, detailing skills, and overall feel of their paint. With detailing clays, clay bars, or our Clay Mitt, you're removing surface contamination and what is stagnant on the surface, but not its effects beneath. Adam's Iron Remover breaks down ferrous contamination at the source and eliminates its effects.
OK to use on my black metallic paint? (Explorer ST)
can i use a clay towel/mitt instead of clay bar?
yes
Any chance of the clay bar process leaving swirls on the paint from doing this??
Found this in their description on this product..but I would like to know it contains solvents..
Adam's Iron Remover is essential to any detailing enthusiast wanting to maximize their finish, detailing skills, and overall feel of their paint. With detailing clays, clay bars, or our Clay Mitt, you're removing surface contamination and what is stagnant on the surface, but not its effects beneath. Adam's Iron Remover breaks down ferrous contamination at the source and eliminates its effects.
Instead of clay bar, can you use a synthetic clay towel/mitt/sponge?
I don’t think so but they say yes
U can but clay bar is more effective
Found this in their description on this product..but I would like to know it contains solvents..
Adam's Iron Remover is essential to any detailing enthusiast wanting to maximize their finish, detailing skills, and overall feel of their paint. With detailing clays, clay bars, or our Clay Mitt, you're removing surface contamination and what is stagnant on the surface, but not its effects beneath. Adam's Iron Remover breaks down ferrous contamination at the source and eliminates its effects.
Do you need to buff and wax after using iron remover and clay bar ?
Yes
If you clay, you will always want to do atleast a light polish
Would the clay bar process leave swirls on the paint work?
Not typically if the iron remover formula has enough lubrication, minor marring at the worst
Do chemical decon first, than clay with proper lube. Start with mild clay, move up to medium or coarse if necessary
It marred my paint bad with a clay mitt on my black paint
@@Newyen6MT what did you use for clay lube. Iron remover is a horrible idea , not sure why theyd show that in the video. Think about it. As those iron particles are being loosened, you’re grinding it into your paint with the clay. Helluva bad idea 👎
@@chrisryan8894 The exact iron remover and clay mitt. I bought DIY iron remover and their clay mitt as they state it won’t marr
Is this safe for car with ceramic coating?
only use 1-2 times a year or a little more, as needed if u often have a heavily soiled car.
Lol they never say how stink this stuff is. Very great video though🤙🏾
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Joe, you are using too much product, plus use today's technology, use clay towel or clay sponge.
I agree. A little but goes a long way. I used a whole bottle on my wheels. But I think I could have used half of it if and that’s cause my painted black wheels were caked in brake dust. I used a soft brush and it worked it removed every bit of brake dust.
@4:28 joe explains why he used the clay bar instead of the clay mitt.
@@berniedmj1 Thank you!!! The answer I was looking for. :)
@glamshee I've black wheels aswell. This stuff is excellent....but I found it also removes the pad material from the brake discs resulting in brake judder. Did you get this?
I feel Clay mitt works on cars with not as bad decontaminants or light work needed. If the paint feels very rough or tough, the Clay bar is the better option.
wow, they really want you to keep buying their product. That's why he's telling you to do 2 or 3 phases in one wash.