How to remove Iron (Well Water) Stains from Paint, Trim, & Rims

[BearsFan315]

OK, I have a 2001 GMC Safari, and unfortunately it sits out on the side of the road. We also have an irrigation system, I noticed lately that the side of the van, which is curbside now is going golden/ rust color. The van is Cadet Blue w/ Gray/ Silver Trim but now it has a nice golden color from the iron deposits of the water. It is on the paint, trim, and the Alloy Rims. HORRIBLE

What can I do to remove it from:
1-The Van Paint/ Metal Pieces
2-The Van Trim/ Accent Plastic Pieces
3-The Van Rims (Alloy)

Thanks for the help...

[Hazcat]

First find a new place to park otherwise it will just happen again. For the paint and metal, wash, iron x, clay, polish, and seal. For the plastic pieces I'd wipe it with CLR then wash and seal with Dlux or WG exterior trim sealant. Just polish or alloy rims with a metal polish.

[allenk4]

I used the new CarPro Spotless on fake chrome trim this weekend with great results. It is designed to work on lots of surfaces. You can get a 50ml sample for $4.99.

Since the paint is now discolored, your van may benefit from a product like Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion or another "Cleaner" type product.

If you have a polisher, I would suggest the Meguiar's White Wax. It has lots of cleaners and mild abrasives that can give great results with a White Foam Pad or a Meguiar's Polishing Microfiber Pad on a DA.

[dchristo]

CLR calcium lime rust remover will remove the stains without harming your paint

[allenk4]

CLR calcium lime rust remover will remove the stains without harming your paint

What dilution do you suggest?

[dchristo]

What dilution do you suggest?

I use it 50/50

[BearsFan315]

Ok, here are some picts I took, that may help show what I am up against. Also looks like most of the iron/ stain is on the trim/ plastic !!

Tire Pict 01 Tire Rim Outside cap is Stained
Tire Pict 02 Tire Rim Outside cap is Stained
Tire Pict 03 Tire Cap is Stained
Trim Pict 01 Looking Back on Trim, Bottom is Stained
Trim Pict 02 Looking Forward on Trim, Bottom is Stained

Hope this helps CLEAR up what I am up Against !! Thanks for the help guys...

Can I use Iron X to do ALL the clean up based on procedure noted above by Hazcat ?? or something of the sorts...

[BearsFan315]

Ok, thanks to allenk4, I am trying to POST the pictures Inline so you can see them with out clicking to go out and see them...

Here are some picts I took, that may help show what I am up against. Also looks like most of the iron/ stain is on the trim/ plastic !!

Tire Rim Outside Stained, Cap NOT Stained


Tire Rim Outside Stained, Cap NOT Stained


Tire Cap is Stained, Outside NOT Stained


Trim Looking Back, Bottom of trim is Stained, Top is Natural Color


Trim Looking Forward, Bottom of trim is Stained, Top is Natural Color


Hope this helps CLEAR up what I am up Against !! Thanks for the help guys...

Can I use Iron X to do ALL the clean up based on procedure noted above by Hazcat ?? or something of the sorts...

[BearsFan315]

I Tried the CLR a few days back & it did not DO ANYTHING for the RIMS or TRIM :/

[FUNX650]

For removal of well-water mineral stains:

Some folks get "Real Lucky"...
When they use "Just Ducky"!!!



Bob