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Nice weather today so thought I'd detail the Avant.

I also wanted to fit a new set of wheel nut covers, the bolts are larger as the wheels are spaced but I managed to source some over size nut covers that fit well.

The car is in great condition to start with so today the priority was getting a good coat of sealant on the car.

Here's my method:

1, APC grill, door shuts, badges, pedals etc
2, Wash car 4 BM.
3, Treat wheels with Revolution wheel cleaner, Iron X
4, Coat car with Colinite 845
5, Clean exhaust tips with Meguiars all metal polish
6, Clean glass with Gtechniq G6
7, Take gratuitous beading shots

Pics:

Thanks for looking.

Interior coming next with some Gliptone action planned.

Mart.

A grand job, thanks for sharing

oooo, lovely beading!!

And wasn't the weather pleasant today!

Very nice job! I need to get some iron-x!

Good thorough job, how many hours where you in for their....?

The iron-x is good stuff and I switched to the Megs metal polish too not long ago and that works well too, you got a good bead on the top wax aswell

Cheers Toby,

It was a 4.5 hour clean. I do rate Iron X although I am still unclear how it works. The wheels seem spotless and then after a spray of it they start to bleed out. Afterwards they do seem cleaner though, placebo effect maybe?

"CarPro - Iron X is a highly effective, acid-free and pH balanced (6~7pH) car paint, wheels & glass cleaner (safe for all wheels including aluminum and alloys). CarPro Iron X is effective and safe for use on all car surfaces and will not deteriorate clear coats.

Airborne chemical compounds and ferrous particles - particles containing iron - actually penetrate the paint and create corrosive compounds that eat deep into the paint's sub-layers or paint’s pin-holes. This is a gradual process that often is not evident until it's too late. Claying or polishing only removes the particle, not its effects, which are continuing to spread beneath the surface. During the use of your vehicle, brake dust and road grime become sintered to the surface of the car paint, rims and wheels due to the high temperature conditions they are normally exposed. Brake dust contains high levels of iron and once sintered to the rim, becomes extremely difficult to dissolve or remove without the use of harsh chemicals.

"CarPro - Iron X opens up the paint's pores to release ferrous particles and to neutralize caustic compounds that have developed in the paint's subsurface. Ongoing damage is immediately stopped and future damage is prevented by removing the ferrous particles.

CarPro - IronX sprays on as a thick, transparent, as the cleansing liquid begins to work into the dirt and grime, the formula begins to turn purple/ red. The purple/red coloration is the Iron-X Cleaner forming a bond to the sintered iron on the car paint and wheel and changing its state to a water soluble complex for easy removal. Stubborn, baked on grime may take a small amount of agitation."

In short a chemical reaction, producing expansion of the cars paint pores releasing the iron particles, with a by product of the reaction turning the cleaner red/purple and a funky smell. The science adds up in that regard i am slightly skeptical about and potential long term effects on paints but i haven't had any bad experiences with it or heard of any either.

Todays geek out complete

Toby,

Great find, many internets to you!!!!