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Autobead Iron Fallout Remover

pH neutral iron remover gel for wheels and paintwork

Autobead Iron Fallout Remover

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Autobead Iron Remover safely removes ferrous metal contamination from wheels and bodywork, and you can see it work as it bleeds colour on the surface. The pH neutral, gel-based formula is safe for all exterior surfaces and combines strong performance with extended cling time.

  • See the fallout dissolve
  • Safe on paint and wheels
  • Clings for longer
  • Easy rinse removal
  • Essential decontamination step
  • Trade sizes available
  • pH neutral gel formula
  • Turns iron water soluble
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Autobead Iron Remover safely removes ferrous metal contamination from wheels and bodywork, and you can see it work as it bleeds colour on the surface. The pH neutral, gel-based formula is safe for all exterior surfaces and combines strong performance with extended cling time.

It is an essential step in chemical decontamination. The formula bonds to sintered iron contamination and changes it to a water soluble state, so it rinses away easily. Use it on a washed and dried car, on surfaces that are cool to the touch.

Key Features

  • pH neutral iron fallout remover
  • Gel-based for extended cling
  • Colour change shows it working
  • Safe on all exterior surfaces
  • For wheels and bodywork
  • 500ml, 5L and 25L

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Key features

  • Iron Fallout Remover
  • Bleeding Reaction
  • Decontamination
  • Wheel And Paint
  • Rinse Away Formula

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Expert Notes

Iron fallout embeds in paint and wheels, and a normal wash will not remove it. Autobead Iron Remover bonds to the iron and turns it water soluble, so it rinses off.

The colour change is the useful part. It shows you where the contamination is, so you can agitate the worst areas before rinsing.

Autobead calls it an essential product for the chemical decontamination stage. Its pH neutral gel clings for longer, which gives it time to work on wheels and paint, and it is safe on all exterior surfaces.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Paintwork
  • Alloy wheels
  • All exterior surfaces

Caution: Apply to cool, clean surfaces and do not let the product dry. Rinse thoroughly.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Iron Fallout Remover
pH
Neutral
Formula
Gel Based
Safe On
All Exterior Surfaces
Sizes
500ml, 5L, 25L
Cling Time
Extended
Removes
Iron Fallout, Ferrous Metals
Rinse
Water Soluble, Easy Rinse
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Prepare

  1. Wash and dry the whole car, including the wheels.
  2. Make sure the surfaces are cool to the touch.

Decontaminate

  1. Spray directly onto the wheel or panel and watch it react.
  2. Agitate to remove the most stubborn iron, without letting it dry.
  3. Rinse thoroughly to remove all the product.

Top Tip: Work one area at a time, so the product never dries before you rinse it.

Performance Benefits

  • Dissolves bonded iron fallout contamination
  • Reacts with iron contamination
  • Gel clings for a longer reaction time
  • Rinses away easily
  • Useful for wheels and paint
  • Suits the decontamination stage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autobead Iron Remover safe on paint?

Yes. Autobead says the pH neutral, gel-based formula is safe for all exterior surfaces.

Why does it change colour?

It reacts as it bonds to iron contamination, which shows you where the fallout is.

Do I need to wash the car first?

Yes. Wash and dry the whole car, including the wheels, before using it.

Can I use it in the sun?

Use it on surfaces that are cool to the touch, and do not let it dry.

Is it safe on wheels?

Yes. Autobead says it safely removes ferrous metals from wheels and bodywork.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Start with the wheels, where brake dust collects.
  2. Work in the shade on cool panels.
  3. Use a soft brush on wheels and a mitt on paint.
  4. Protect the paint afterwards.
  5. Wash and dry the car first.
  6. Do not let it dry on the surface.
  7. Rinse thoroughly afterwards.

The Brand

Autobead

Autobead (also written AutoBead or Auto Bead) was founded on simplicity and efficiency: car care products that get a car clean and protected with as little wasted effort as possible. It has supplied car cleaning and maintenance products to drivers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria since 1999, and its range now covers every stage of a detail, from citrus pre-wash and shampoo to compounds, polishing pads and Silex ceramic coatings.

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead. We keep the range on the shelf at our Ilkeston shop and deliver it across the UK.

Our customers' favourites are Heavy Dirt citrus pre-wash, Pure Shampoo, Snow Foam and the two wheel cleaners, Alloy Cleaner and Acid Wheel Cleaner.

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Autobead Downforce Heavy Cut and Fine Cut foam pads with Autobead Finishing Compound and Quick Detailer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Autobead products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Heavy Dirt is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for bugs, bird lime and road grime, and it is safe on wax and sealants: dilute it 25:1 for everyday use or 10:1 for heavy dirt, and it also cleans door shuts, engine bays, plastics and rubber. Snow Foam is mildly alkaline and goes in the lance at 1 part to 4 parts water. Pure Shampoo is a pH-neutral 2300:1 shampoo with no gloss enhancers or waxes, so it will not mask or break down existing protection, and Ceramic Shampoo builds up a layer of ceramic protection with regular use.

Wheels. Alloy Cleaner is a ready-to-use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that is safe on all wheel types, and Alloy Cleaner Concentrate is a concentrate you dilute to suit how dirty the wheels are. For neglected wheels with baked-on brake dust, Acid Wheel Cleaner is a gel used at 1:3, but not on sensitive finishes or damaged wheels. Finish with Tyre Dressing, a gel that does not sling.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Remover is a pH-neutral gel that turns purple as it dissolves iron particles on paint and wheels, and Tar Gel lifts tar spots with less run-off than a liquid. Keep tar removers off plastics and rubber.

Paint correction. The three compounds are graded by the sanding marks they remove: Heavy Cut up to 1500 grade, Medium Cut up to 2500 grade and Finishing Compound up to 3000 grade, each with a Downforce foam pad of the same cut (heavy, medium, fine) for dual action or rotary machines. Surface Prep removes silicones, wax and sealant before a coating.

Protection. Lance Sealant gives up to three months of protection from a foam lance, Spray Sealant is a silicone polymer and silica resin sealant, and the waxes include a Matte Wax for matt paint and wraps. Between washes, Quick Detailer and Ceramic Quick Detailer top up the gloss.

Interior. Interior Detailer leaves plastics, vinyl and leather with a matt, factory-look finish, Leather Cleaner is a pH-neutral cleaner and conditioner, and All Purpose Cleaner dilutes from 5:1 to 30:1 for everything from carpets to wheel arch liners.

Shop Autobead by type: citrus pre-wash, snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, compounds and polishes, polishing pads and ceramic coatings.

Autobead Finishing Compound and a Downforce Heavy Cut pad with a dab of compound on a detailing trolley in front of a dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 in a home garage

Choosing an Autobead ceramic coating

Autobead's Silex ceramic coatings come in two families:

  • Silex Series: the 1 Year Paint Coating and 2 Year Paint Coating, titanium ceramic coatings designed to be applied outdoors in a single, self-levelling layer. They resist chemicals from pH 2 to pH 12.
  • Silex Pro: the 3 Year and 5 Year Paint Coatings and the 5 Year Graphene Coating, for longer protection.

Autobead also makes coatings for alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric.

Autobead's coating warranty matches each paint coating's labelled durability. It applies when the coating is installed by an Autobead Accredited Detailer, the warranty is registered within seven days and the car has a yearly inspection with the installer.

Whoever applies it, the paint needs to be washed, decontaminated and, if needed, polished first, then wiped with Surface Prep so the coating can bond. Do not wash the car with detergent for the first 10 days, then keep it clean with Pure Shampoo or Ceramic Shampoo.

Autobead also trains detailers through its Detail Like a Pro courses (a Foundation Day, an Advanced Day and a four-day Masterclass) and its Silex accreditation for professional coating installers.

Need a hand choosing? Visit our Ilkeston shop or send us a WhatsApp. We deliver Autobead across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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