Iron-X question???

**runrun411** · 09-13-2013, 10:50 PM

I keep reading threads about people using Iron X. Is the difference that significant? Can it be helpful after flaying and compounding?

**2old2change** · 09-13-2013, 11:02 PM

Iron-X is a great decontamination product to have in ones arsenal. When used in combination with claying it's a good 1-2 punch. Compounding or paint correction is usually done after the de-con process.

**dooyaunastan** · 09-13-2013, 11:14 PM

2old2change made an important note about claying & using IronX before compounding or polishing, but I also wanted to share an excellent & insightful review of IronX

Review: CarPro Iron X

**evo77** · 09-13-2013, 11:14 PM

It's significant only if you can actually see many iron deposits on the paint (better described as tiny rust specks). If not its just another aid in helping maintain a flawless finish.

On my 2012 Cruze I had very little "bleed" when I used Iron X. I was happy that it at least completely removed sporadic spots that the clay bar could not.

Did it magically add more gloss or depth to the paint? Of course not. Is it worth it? I think so. Think of it as a compliment to the clay bar.

**tswitz** · 09-14-2013, 10:47 AM

Does anyone use it in a foam cannon? What dilution rate?

**zmcgovern45** · 09-14-2013, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by tswitz

Does anyone use it in a foam cannon? What dilution rate?

They have Iron X Snow Foam for this purpose.

**wdmaccord** · 09-14-2013, 12:13 PM

The snow soap however is not nearly as effective as the spray or paste. Use the spray or paste for a first time decon. Then use the snow soap everytime you are going to re-apply your LSP as a maintenance in a foamer. At next tear down try the spray or paste again and if you don't get any reaction, you can probably just snow soap it going forward each time you re-apply LSP or tear down.

**HateSwirls** · 09-14-2013, 12:35 PM

I've never tried it but I think I'd like to do my 08' RAV4 and my 96' GMC truck.
I'm sure I'd see a lot of bleeding on my truck even thought its well maintained.

**tswitz** · 09-14-2013, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by wdmaccord

The snow soap however is not nearly as effective as the spray or paste. Use the spray or paste for a first time decon. Then use the snow soap everytime you are going to re-apply your LSP as a maintenance in a foamer. At next tear down try the spray or paste again and if you don't get any reaction, you can probably just snow soap it going forward each time you re-apply LSP or tear down.

That's a bummer. I just bought two bottles thinking it would be a great decom partner with my Nanoskin mitt. Was going to.go straight to polish after using them.

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**BMWguy206** · 09-14-2013, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by tswitz

That's a bummer. I just bought two bottles thinking it would be a great decom partner with my Nanoskin mitt. Was going to.go straight to polish after using them.

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I've heard some bad reviews on the snow soap that it does not show a reaction when on the paint because it's diluted. One person recommended to apply some of the snow soap directly onto the mitt and wash the car and got better results. You may want to try that.