Decontamination & Iron Removal Chemicals
Brake dust leaves tiny iron particles stuck in your paint and wheels. Washing won't remove them, but an iron remover dissolves them chemically, and most change color so you can see them working. Decon is the step between washing and clay or polishing.
How to choose the right iron remover
- Paint and wheel iron removers: P&S Iron Buster is pH-balanced and changes color as it dissolves iron. Armour Detail Supply Iron is pH-neutral, with wetting agents for a longer dwell time.
- Gel formula: Gtechniq W6 Iron and General Fallout Remover clings to vertical surfaces and includes a corrosion inhibitor.
- Rust and baked-on brake dust: Koch-Chemie Reactive Rust Remover is pH-neutral, stays wet longer, and turns violet as it works on surface rust, metal fallout, and burnt-in brake dust.
- Strip wash: Armour Detail Supply Decon Soap is a pH 12 shampoo that strips old protection and deep cleans before you polish or protect.
- Clay lube: Koch-Chemie Clay Spray is a low-residue lubricant that helps clay glide and last longer. It's also included in The ULTRA Clay Kit.
How to decon your car
Wash first, spray the iron remover on cool panels and wheels, let it dwell, and rinse well. For tar and adhesive, use a tar and glue remover. Then clay to remove anything left behind, and protect with a spray sealant or ceramic coating. Our guide to wash, clay, and seal your car in under an hour shows the full routine.
