Using IronX properly- avoid brakes/calipers??

[FlyinLow]

Good afternoon. Quick question for the forum:
I picked up some IronX at the last sale, and right now I'm claying an '04 Explorer that has really only been washed at the car wash for years. Thought I would go over it with the IronX as the next step, before compounding. While all of the pictures show it sprayed all over the wheels, I could swear I read somewhere to avoid the brake calipers. Seemed to make sense, particularly if one has semi-metallic brakes that you wouldn't want to do any damage to. Yet, I would want to remove contaminants from the exterior portion of the calipers. Should I cover them with plastic before spraying? Any other precautions to take? Other than hold my nose, and not let it dry in the sun? Thanks in advance for your advice.

[ronkh57]

As far as I know, only brake problems for IronX is carbon ceramic brakes. Other than that, no problem.

[FUNX650]

Carbon-Ceramic rotors will also
absorb any material that comes
in contact with them.

Because of that...
Many OEM's recommend that only
car-wash soap and water should be
used to clean wheels and tires on
vehicles so equipped. To do otherwise
may cause warranties to be voided.


Bob

[FlyinLow]

Good information. Thank you. Not an issue on this vehicle, but I will certainly run into it in the future, and take proper precautions. Running short on time, so sticking with the clay today. Very satisfying tactile response.

[Ceerokz]

It's good to ask the manufacturer if it's detergent free

[shadwell]

Just a couple of points on Iron-x;

Some callipers can discolour following application. Any coated or finished callipers are usually OK, some bare metal ones can discolour (blacken).
I have observed this on lower end Mercedes brake callipers (TRW calliper and galfer pads from factory).. the discoloration can easily be removed with a brass wire wheel on a drill attachment for example, but better avoided if possible of course.

On some vehicles with performance iron rotors and larger callipers, if iron-x is only applied to the visible face of the rotor (perhaps 2/3 rds its surface) it removes the ferrous layer on the disc but not on the hidden section. this can lead to a slight pulsing sensation at the brakes. Easily remedied by applying to the whole disc.. But worth being aware of. In this case it was on a Mercedes again C class with AMG brakes (which are brembo callipers and discs front ATE callipers and pads rear).

Just a heads up...

[WRAPT C5Z06]

It will rust any uncoated part of your rotors.


Sent from my iPhone using Autogeekonline mobile app

[Crispy]

Did not know Iron X would rust?