[Artdnj]

It will be dirty, 840 mile trip on a car hauler, road grime, pollen etc. My diy plan is as follows:

foam gun
rinse
iron remover
rinse
two bucket wash
clay
two bucket wash
polish with orbital

Is this the proper order? It's leased so I won't go nuts but I will usually wash it myself (wifes car) thx

[Jrock645]

Pressure wash first, then use the foam gun with something like ironx snow. It’ll save you a step. Another route is the finish Kare 3 step system. It’s a heavy decon wash, you may not even need to clay afterwards, it’s that good.

Also, make sure you get a sealant of some type(or a coating) on the paint after you do this.

[Artdnj]

Originally Posted by Jrock645

Pressure wash first, then use the foam gun with something like ironx snow. It’ll save you a step. Another route is the finish Kare 3 step system. It’s a heavy decon wash, you may not even need to clay afterwards, it’s that good.

Also, make sure you get a sealant of some type(or a coating) on the paint after you do this.

any issue using an iron remover on the black trim or plastics as I have the Shadowline pack

[overcoil]

I personally don’t: power washer, clay, iron remover ( Sonax style wheel cleaner ) or machine - polish, wax, buff a new car.

[Artdnj]

Originally Posted by overcoil

I personally don’t: power washer, clay, iron remover ( Sonax style wheel cleaner ) or machine - polish, wax, buff a new car.

Ok I saw a detailer who says iron remover can leave plastics chalky looking so I became concerned.

[Jrock645]

Originally Posted by Artdnj

any issue using an iron remover on the black trim or plastics as I have the Shadowline pack

With repeated use maybe, but I’ve never had that problem.

[Artdnj]

Originally Posted by Jrock645

With repeated use maybe, but I’ve never had that problem.

Good to hear, thanks for alleviating my concerns. I’ll make sure to rinse it off really good.

[1209582]

i would save the iron remover till the very last just before claying. this way majority of grime is removed and iron remover can do its thing.

[Game]

Originally Posted by 1209582

i would save the iron remover till the very last just before claying. this way majority of grime is removed and iron remover can do its thing.

Agreed.

But I also think your process works well too. There are endless combinations. You may not even need clay as I’ve been noticing BMW’s have been coming in lately in quite good shape.

[Nettles]

Originally Posted by Game

Agreed.

But I also think your process works well too. There are endless combinations. You may not even need clay as I’ve been noticing BMW’s have been coming in lately in quite good shape.

Bag test it, but highly doubt any car wouldn’t need clay.

[Game]

Originally Posted by Nettles

Bag test it, but highly doubt any car wouldn’t need clay.

A brand new car?

I've been seeing some come in pretty great shape recently. A good decontamination (iron remover + foaming) could be all some of the good ones need.