Photos of vehicles covered in purple streaks are all over social media, but other than looking cool, what are the benefits of using a specialized product like an iron remover? We’re going to answer a few common questions about why you should add a dedicated iron remover in your detailing arsenal.
First, what is an Iron Remover?
An iron remover like Iron Blaster Fallout Remover is designed to remove exterior contamination from a vehicle’s surface. Iron Blaster will interact with any ferrous metals attached to a vehicle and work to break them down through a chemical reaction. That same reaction is what creates the signature purple look when using an iron remover.
Why to use a dedicated Iron Remover over other chemicals?
The dedicated chemical reaction is what makes iron removers so important. Other chemicals such as tar removers don’t chemically break down the metals on your surface and simply act as a lubricant while these contaminants are detached by physically agitating them. Because these contaminants are still intact, they can cause marring on the surface. Another option some detailers use to remove iron contaminants is by using an acid. We try to avoid harsh acids as much as possible because they can be dangerous both to the vehicle, as well as to your health. A chemical like Iron Blaster starts as a pH neutral product making it much safer on vehicles and your body.
Why use over a clay mitt or bar?
Similar to the issue with using another type of surface cleaner that isn’t designed for metal contaminants, using a clay mitt or bar is simply a way to physically remove contamination through manual agitation. Claying is an excellent method when you plan on paint correcting a vehicle afterword, however, dragging those loose particles across the surface can cause marring and slight scratching to the surface, so it might not be the best choice when you don’t want to spend extra time polishing.
When to use an Iron Remover?
Depending on where you live and your driving conditions, you likely won’t need to add an iron remover to a weekly wash routine, but it can be beneficial when added onto a maintenance wash every couple of months once contaminants have built up. The other use where iron removers can be very useful is when it comes to ceramic coatings. As we mentioned, iron removers can act as a preparation step similar to claying a car before a coating, but it is also extremely efficient at cleaning surfaces that have already been ceramic coated. Ceramic coatings, like the clear coat on your paint, can be damaged by physically agitating the surface with tools such as clay. Maintaining a ceramic coated vehicle with a product like Iron Blaster will have the dual benefit of keeping the surface clean, while also preserving the longevity of the coating.
If you’re interested in adding an iron remover to your kit, Malco’s Iron Blaster Iron Remover is one of the strongest on the market. Our potent formula stops you from wasting excess product by applying it multiple times unlike other, weaker formulas, that leave more iron on the surface. For more information on Iron Blaster Fallout Remover, view our product page here.