Protecting brake parts during Iron-X decontamination.

[Damonsfcd]

A search did not yield any usable results, so I will ask away.

What do y'all use to protect brake parts from Iron-X when removing the wheels from the vehicle isn't feasible or otherwise necessary? Foil or plastic wrap come to mind for me.

A little background that I didn't divulge in my intro thread: I was raised up detailing "old-school" and am starting a business. I'm trying to modernize my techniques and develop my own methods and standards in an effort to provide the absolute best service possible. This forum has proven to be an absolutely priceless wealth of information for me.

Thanks!

[2JZ]

Just cover the rotors with a trash bag.

[Damonsfcd]

Just cover the rotors with a trash bag.

Thanks! Sorry to ask such a noob question but I figure I'll suffer the consequences of looking dumb if it helps someone else.

[expdetailing]

You could try Hyde's Serum Rust Stopper. AG sells it. Its meant to be sprayed on the rotors. Or, you could spray off the ironx with alcohol and water from the brake parts right after spraying ironx.

[FUNX650]

Some vehicles' braking system components have
ceramic rotors. Ceramic rotors will absorb any
material that comes in contact with them.

Therefore:
Following the manufacturers' recommendations
for cleaning tires, wheels, and brake system
components, on vehicles that are so equipped with
ceramic braking components (usually it's to use only
car-wash shampoo and water) will not cause damages,
create unsafe conditions, and void their warranties.


Bob

[2JZ]

Thanks! Sorry to ask such a noob question but I figure I'll suffer the consequences of looking dumb if it helps someone else.

Doesn't hurt to ask. I just use a trash bag or if I'm lazy I just carefully spray in that area to make sure not to get on the rotors/calipers.

[Sizzle Chest]

Some vehicles' braking system components have
ceramic rotors. Ceramic rotors will absorb any
material that comes in contact with them.

Therefore:
Following the manufacturers' recommendations
for cleaning tires, wheels, and brake system
components, on vehicles that are so equipped with
ceramic braking components (usually it's to use only
car-wash shampoo and water) will not cause damages,
create unsafe conditions, and void their warranties.


Bob

This! Would be awfully expensive to learn the hard way.

[geekdout]

I like using the Iron X paste on wheels, in general it seems to go a lot further then the liquid and the paste stays where you put it. I will normally give the wheels a good cleaning then apply the Iron X paste with a applicator or just spread it around by hand with gloves of course.


Those carbon ceramic braking components cost more then most peoples first car.

[Damonsfcd]

Thanks for that, geekedout. I'll check out the paste!

[Rod73]

Carpro Iron X Paste (one solution to avoiding spray on brake parts)