Diluting Iron X?

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chops1sc

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I recently bought a 1L bottle of Iron X to use on my truck and my wife's car. Can Iron X be diluted? Or should I just see how far this bottle goes on one vehicle?
 
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I recently bought a 1L bottle of Iron X to use on my truck and my wife's car. Can Iron X be diluted? Or should I just see how far this bottle goes on one vehicle?
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NO, do not dilute IronX! Diluting it will degrade its effectiveness. The 1 liter bottle you have is more than enough to do both of your vehicles with a bit left over. Here are a few notes (this is the process I use):

After washing and rinsing the vehicle:

• (If there is any organic material like tree sap, tar, road grime, wax, or sealants on the vehicle I recommend you strip them first with TarX so Iron X can attack the ferrous particles without any interference. This is not required, but this is how I do it for best results).


Shake the bottle well.

Lightly cover the surface with Iron X using the supplied spray nozzle, or any misting spray nozzle. For best results apply to a mostly dry surface, a few drops of water is ok). After washing the vehicle, I will quickly dry most of the water off prior to spraying IX. The product is strong so you don’t have to be wasteful. Just make sure it contacts the entire surface.

Allow the product to dwell for 5-8 minutes in the shade. DO NOT allow it to dry in the sun. On light colored paints you will see the product dissolving ferrous particles as it turns color. On darker colored paints everything is happening in exactly the same way. It’s simply more difficult for you to view the color changing effect on darker colors.

After allowing IX to dwell take a damp (not soaked) grout or other paint safe sponge (or other media if you prefer) and agitate the surface.

Then thoroughly rinse the surface.

Don’t forget to rinse your media out also. I like to have a dedicated Iron X sponge but that isn’t necessary.

Precautions:
-Use outside or with sufficient ventilation.
-Use latex or Nitrile gloves, and face protection.
-Avoid using on Fabric Convertible tops.
 
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I had to put the bottle outside because it was making my house smell like a hair salon full of fresh-permed women, LOL! When does the "cherry scent" kick in?
 
chops1sc said:
Thanks! I can't wait to use it! BTW it stinks to high heaven, lol!
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Funniest review anyone wrote in my store...

"This stuff smells like ####! Until you use it.... Then it smells like, I don't give a ####!"
 
One more question. I have read on some other forums and seen on some videos where you should clay the car first then use the Iron X. Others say you use the Iron X first then clay. What is the preferred method? I think it makes more sense to Use the Iron X first then clay, but that's just me.
 
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chops1sc said:
One more question. I have read on some other forums and seen on some videos where you should clay the car first then use the Iron X. Others say you use the Iron X first then clay. What is the preferred method? I think it makes more sense to Use the Iron X first then clay, but that's just me.
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Yes you are absoutely right, Iron X first, then clay! You'll be amazed at how many contaminates IX will remove, making claying soooo much easier!
 
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