Question · Surface Decontamination
What is iron decontamination?
Spraying an iron-removing chemistry on paint and wheels. The product reacts with embedded iron particles (brake dust, rail dust, road fallout) and dissolves them. You see it turn purple as it reacts.
Iron decontamination is a chemical process that removes embedded ferrous metal particles from your vehicle’s exterior surfaces. These particles originate from sources such as brake dust, rail dust, and industrial fallout, which
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WHEN THIS IS NOT THE RIGHT CALL
When to pick something else.
Skip iron decontamination if your paint is already clean and recently waxed/sealed. Iron remover strips wax and degreases. Only run it when you are about to seal again.
FAQS
Common follow-up questions.
What is the purple stuff dripping?
Iron particles dissolved in the chemistry. Harmless to paint, dangerous to inhale at concentration.
Smell from iron remover?
Strong sulfur smell. Open windows or ventilate.
Wheels first or paint first?
Wheels first when separate. If using same product on both, paint first because it is less dirty.
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