pH neutral bleeding iron remover for wheels

Alchemy Chemical X Iron Remover 500ml

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Alchemy Chemical X is an iron fallout remover that bleeds red as it reacts with metal contamination.

  • Bleeds red as it reacts with metal
  • pH neutral gel formula
  • Gel clings to the wheel
  • Safely removes metal particles
  • Also lifts road grime and dirt
  • Supplied in a 500ml bottle
  • Simple spray, dwell and rinse method
  • Up to 5 minute dwell on cool wheels
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Full Description

Alchemy Chemical X is an iron fallout remover that bleeds red as it reacts with metal contamination.

This iron remover uses a unique pH neutral gel formula which clings to your wheels, breaks down metal particles and safely removes them.

Chemical X also removes road grime and dirt from your wheels with ease.

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Key features

  • Iron Remover
  • pH Neutral
  • Bleeds Red
  • Gel Formula
  • 500ml Bottle

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Expert Notes

Alchemy Chemical X is a 500ml, ready to use iron fallout remover for wheels. Its pH neutral gel clings to the wheel, breaks down metal particles and bleeds red as it reacts, so you can see the contamination being broken down. It also removes road grime and dirt, so it cleans the wheel as it decontaminates. It fits in as the decontamination step for wheels, either during a regular wash or before sealing freshly cleaned wheels. Spray onto cool wheels, leave to dwell for up to 5 minutes and rinse with water. Pair it with soft wheel brushes, a tyre cleaner, a pressure washer or hose and a wheel sealant or coating for afterwards.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Wheel faces
  • Wheel spokes
  • Inner wheel barrels
  • Around wheel nuts and bolts
  • Wheels with iron fallout
  • Wheels with road grime

Caution: Use only on cool wheels as Alchemy directs, rinse off within the 5 minute dwell time and never let it dry on the surface.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Iron Fallout Remover
Brand
Alchemy
Size
500ml
pH
pH Neutral
Formula
Gel, Ready To Use
Reaction Indicator
Bleeds Red As It Reacts With Metal Contamination
Dwell Time
Up To 5 Minutes
Suitable For
Wheels
Removes
Iron Fallout, Metal Particles, Road Grime And Dirt
Application Method
Spray On Cool Wheels, Dwell, Rinse With Water

How To Use

Application

  1. Make sure the wheels are cool to the touch before you start.
  2. Rinse loose dirt off the wheel with water.
  3. Spray Chemical X evenly over the wheel face, spokes and barrel.
  4. Leave it to dwell for up to 5 minutes and watch it bleed red as it reacts.
  5. Agitate heavy build up with a wheel brush while the gel is still wet.
  6. Rinse the wheel thoroughly with water before the product can dry.

Aftercare

  1. Check for any remaining red bleeding and treat stubborn areas again if needed.
  2. Rinse wheel brushes and mitts thoroughly after use.
  3. Dry the wheels and apply a wheel sealant or coating if you use one.
  4. Store the bottle upright and sealed, away from heat, frost and children.

Top Tip: Treat one wheel at a time so the gel never dries before you rinse it off.

Performance Benefits

  • Decontaminates wheels of iron fallout
  • Breaks down metal particles
  • Cleans wheels as it decontaminates
  • Dwells for up to 5 minutes
  • Ready to use from the bottle
  • Rinses off with water

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Chemical X turn red?

Chemical X bleeds red as it reacts with metal contamination, so you can see where it is breaking down iron fallout.

Is Chemical X pH neutral?

Yes, Alchemy describes Chemical X as a unique pH neutral gel formula.

How long should I leave it on?

Leave Chemical X to dwell for up to 5 minutes, then rinse off with water. Always use it on cool wheels.

Does it clean general wheel dirt too?

Yes, Alchemy says Chemical X also removes road grime and dirt from your wheels with ease.

Do I need to dilute it?

No, Alchemy lists Chemical X as ready to use. Spray it on, let it dwell and rinse.

Why is it a gel?

The gel formula clings to your wheels, which keeps it in contact while it breaks down metal particles.

Can I use it on paintwork?

Alchemy only gives directions for wheels, so use Chemical X on wheels as directed.

What size is this bottle?

This is the 500ml bottle of Alchemy Chemical X Iron Remover.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Only spray onto wheels that are cool to the touch.
  2. Work one wheel at a time.
  3. Rinse within 5 minutes, as Alchemy directs.
  4. Never let the gel dry on the wheel.
  5. Use a dedicated wheel brush for heavy build up.
  6. Keep wheel brushes separate from paintwork wash tools.
  7. Wear gloves when working with wheel chemicals.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery or visit our Ilkeston, Derbyshire store.

The Brand

Alchemy

Alchemy Car Care was developed from what the company describes as years of grassroots detailing experience. Rather than building the range around a catalogue of existing products, Alchemy says its formulas were repeatedly developed, tested, adjusted and tested again before release. Testing was carried out across different vehicles, paint types and paint colours, with the aim of producing products that worked in the way the people behind the brand wanted to use them themselves.

That practical approach is still reflected in the range. Products are generally straightforward in purpose, with clear applications rather than unnecessary overlap between multiple versions of the same chemical.

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A Range That Covers the Detailing Process

A Range That Covers the Detailing Process

Alchemy has built a broad car care range covering pre-washing, contact washing, chemical decontamination, paint preparation, polishing, protection, interior cleaning, wheels and tyres. Grime provides the citrus pre-wash stage, Whitewash covers snow foam, Dirty Harry handles contact washing, while Chemical X and Diss-olve tackle iron contamination and tar. Further through the process, One Hit provides single-stage paint correction, with products such as Shell Suit, Duck Tail and Suga Coat covering different methods of adding protection and finishing the vehicle.

The range extends beyond liquids into clay, applicators, microfibres, brushes, buckets and other detailing accessories, allowing Alchemy products to be used through much of a complete exterior and interior detailing process.

Practical Chemistry With Useful Dilution

Practical Chemistry With Useful Dilution

A notable part of Alchemy's cleaning range is its use of concentrated products rather than relying solely on ready-to-use formulas. Grime Citrus Pre-Wash, for example, can be adjusted from around 10:1 for heavier contamination through to 100:1 for lighter cleaning, while also having applications beyond exterior pre-washing. Whitewash Snow Foam and Dirty Harry Shampoo are also sold as concentrated products, allowing the user to alter product strength or quantity according to the level of contamination and the job being carried out.

Alchemy is based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, and its range is also distributed to the detailing trade through Linntec. This places it firmly within the UK detailing market, with products covering enthusiast maintenance as well as the larger sizes and concentrated chemicals useful to regular and professional users.

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