if you have already read one of my previous articles on CarPro Iron X, you will already know pretty much everything that you need to on the topic of fallout removers. If you have not, I would recommend that you go check it out here.

If you don’t have that kind of time and you want a quick Summary:

Fallout occurs when small airborne metal particles settle on the surface of your car and bond to it.

Iron Particles have a nasty habit of causing imperfections when they are dragged over a surface.  Removing them is a must if you want a clean and reflective paint surface ( Who doesn’t? ), but will also minimize the risk of swirls. Iron Contaminants appear as dark spots on the paintwork and create an orange-looking haze over a light coloured car. When these iron particles are left, they can cause paint corrosion.

When you apply car wax or similar product, you need the surface to be perfectly clean and smooth. Products will not bond properly on a rough surface. Removing fallout is simply part of proper decontamination and one of the most important steps in detailing any car

There are a multitude of Iron Removers and Decontamination products and Auto Finesse Iron out is just another one of those

 

I recently finished my last bottle of Iron X, which is typically my go-to fallout remover, and decided to switch it up a bit and buy Iron Out again, which I have not used in quite a while.

Auto Finesse Iron out vs CarPro Iron x – Is there a difference?

First Lets Look at Auto Finesse Iron Out :

AGITATION REQUIRED	NO
CHEMICAL BASIS	ACID-BASED (NEUTRALISED)
CLEANING STRENGTH	10
DILUTABLE	NO
MAXIMUM DWELLING TIME	10 MINUTES
PH	6 (ACIDIC)
REMOVES INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS	YES
REMOVES ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS	YES
SAFE FOR ALL WHEEL TYPES	YES
STRIPS COATINGS	NO
STRIPS SEALANTS AND WAXES	YES (PARTIALLY)

Auto Finesse Iron Out comprises of a thick gel-based solution that is very clingy, meaning that applied product stays where it is meant to be, rather than running off on to the floor. Furthermore, it contains a much higher concentration of the active iron-dissolving ingredient (a neutralised acid salt), which means it reacts more quickly and more thoroughly too. This has the knock-on effect of making it more expensive than products like Iron X.

Now let’s Look at Iron X

AGITATION REQUIRED	SOMETIMES
CHEMICAL BASIS	ACID-BASED (NEUTRALISED)
CLEANING STRENGTH	10
DILUTABLE	NO
MAXIMUM DWELLING TIME	APPROX 5 MINUTES
PH	6 -7
REMOVES INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS	YES
REMOVES ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS	YES
SAFE FOR ALL WHEEL TYPES	YES ( Avoid Bare Metal Parts like Brake Calipers )
STRIPS COATINGS	NO ( Most Cases )
STRIPS SEALANTS AND WAXES	YES (PARTIALLY)

CarPro’s Iron X is a much less thick solution. It tends to dry a lot faster than Iron out ( which is more gel-based solution ). This means it has a shorter dwell time as it tends to dry more quickly. For this reason alone I am more prone to using Iron Out on my Paintwork or anywhere on the body of the car more than Iron X. In theory, both similar products that are not drastically different in their chemical make up.

Auto Finesse Iron Out How to Use

Step 1:

Apply liberally to the surface of the car. In this particular case, I decided to use it both on the TTRS paintwork and all the wheels. Judging by the lack of bleeding on the car’s paintwork, there was obviously very little contamination, but no harm is done either way.

Step 2:

Wait for the reaction to turn any contamination purple. You can see by the heavy bleeding on my wheels that there was quite a bit of fallout on my wheels.

 

 

Step 3:

Rinse thoroughly with water.

Step 4:

Repeat if necessary.

Auto Finesse Iron Out Review

I must say that I really like this product by Auto Finesse. It is quite evident that it is a powerful fallout remover, with the added benefit of its thicker consistency it seems to give it a slight edge over products like Iron X.

The advantage this product has over some similar products on the market is its gel-like viscosity, aiding it to cling and dwell for longer periods, making it more effective, reducing the amount used (rather than it running off the surface on to the ground) and aiding application on tricky designs.

I do not know the exact makeup of each of these products ingredients but I have a feeling that Iron X is a slightly harsher and more aggressive product ( I could be wrong ) when compared to Iron out. This, in turn, would make me more inclined to use it on more sensitive areas of the car ( like the paintwork ), just because I don’t really want to strip any existing protection I have on there.

Auto Finesse Iron Out – Where to buy

If you want to try Iron Out for yourself , please consider purchasing through the DriveDetailed Amazon link HERE

This helps me keep the blog up and running with no extra cost to you.

• Price 7/10

• Quality 8/10

• Performance 8/10

• Overall Score 7.5/10

If you have used Auto Finesse Iron out before and would like to share your opinions, please let us know in the comment section below. Alternatively, if you know of a similar product which you would recommend instead of Iron Out I would like to hear your thoughts!

Until Next time,
Happy Detailing!

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About the Author – Darren O Hara

Darren is the founder of the DriveDetailed blog and is a keen detailing enthusiast living in the rainy south of Ireland. When he is not cleaning his car he is always researching ways he can improve his techniques and enjoys testing out out new products.

Darren currently drives an Audi TTRS and is a big fan of performance cars.

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