Iron cut

[ndtechie05]

What is everyone's experience with. I've been out of the game for a few years and have heard about these new iron decon sprays. Thinking about trying one.

[TOGWT]

AQuartz Iron Cut /Clean Shot is a neutralised acid salt that offer a safe pH: Neutral 6.5-7.0 chemical alternative to detailer’s clay that removes metallic particulates completely by using an acid salt solution on the paint surface the micro-fissures (‘pores’) are expanded by an exothermic reaction. This releases ferrous particles and caustic compounds that have developed in the paint's subsurface; the reaction agitates and loosens the particles allowing them to be rinsed away.

[Buffautodetail]

I recommend Iron X

[Ron Ketcham]

It's just a solution of oxalic acid, diluted and some soap in it.
The basic formula has been around for decades, just some new "marketing" twist on an old product that is not approved by most vehicle manufacturers.
Grumpy

[David Fermani]

Valugard A-B-C Neutralization Procedure Video

[chrisguga]

I also use Iron X. Works great.

[detailfanatic]

It's just a solution of oxalic acid, diluted and some soap in it.
The basic formula has been around for decades, just some new "marketing" twist on an old product that is not approved by most vehicle manufacturers.
Grumpy

Why is it not approved Ron?

[TOGWT]

So you like it, don't like it, recommend something else? I need to get something like this also.

It depends on your detailing goals. I use this as a maintenace product. It’s mainly formulated with Ammonium Sulfanylacetate (Rust Stain Remover Gel) and Alkyl Ethoxy sulphate (anionic surfactants, the red coloring is purly marketing) On a bi-annual basis I supplimented this with the ValuGuard Decontamination system

When I detail (rarely these days) a clients new, recently purchased vehicle or classic show cars I only used ValuGuard

[2005GTPinMD]

I have used Wolf's Chemical Decon, which is similar to Iron-X, with good success. Certainly makes claying easier.

[Underdawg736GTC]

+1 for the ValueGard A B C system! I'm not familiar with IronX or Wolfs Decon Gel so I can't put my two cents into those. However I used the A B C system for the first time recently on an obliterated paratransit van and that stuff worked wonders! Cut down my prepping time by at least 5 or 6 hours easily on a larger vehicle. I've heard nothing but good things about IronX and Wolfs though, just no exp with them.

[ndtechie05]

My car is a 2011 and has yet to be detailed since I bought in September so I figured I would use one of these products prior to polishing and defect removal.

[Ron Ketcham]

Potential damage to the resin system of the paint, potential to aluminum trim, potential damage to black exterior trim.
These type of products were approved and used by the vehicle manufacturers until the early 90's, and then they started to see damage to the vehicles.
No longer approved.
Grumpy