Paintwork Decontamination Kit Bonded contamination remover

Iron fallout remover is an outstanding decontamination product, which is gentle on most exterior surfaces of vehicles. You can apply it to paintwork, magnesium, anodised finishes, plastic, chrome, stainless steel and rubber, among others, to eradicate iron contaminants without worrying about having an abrasive impact on rides.

Divide the clay bar into thirds and you should be able to get around 3+ uses out of each third (one use being an entire vehicle).
This is based on an average daily driver vehicle that is decontaminated once or twice a year. 
Take a look at our blog post here for more information on Clay Bars.

Ceramic coatings and waxes provide strong protection, but they do not make your vehicle completely immune to tar. Road tar can still bond to the surface, especially in warmer weather.

Will tar damage my coating?

Yes. If left in place, tar can stain the surface and gradually degrade the protection. Prompt removal is always recommended.

How should I remove tar safely?

Tar should first be tackled during your normal wash process:

Pre-Wash Stage

Use a quality pre-wash such as:

• Auto Finesse Avalanche
  
• Auto Finesse Citrus Power
  

Allow to dwell (without drying) to help loosen contamination.

Contact Wash Stage

Follow with a safe two-bucket wash using a pH-neutral shampoo like Auto Finesse Lather. Light tar spots will often release at this stage if addressed early.

Can I use ObliTARate?

A dedicated tar and glue remover like ObliTARate may reduce the durability of a wax and, in some cases, weaken or partially remove ceramic protection.

How can I prevent tar buildup?

• Wash regularly (every 1–2 weeks)
  
• Remove tar as soon as you notice it
  
• Avoid fresh road works where possible
  

Iron Out is safe for periodical decontamination on ceramic coatings. Silica (Si02) or Quartz based coatings are designed to create a hard, glass-like layer that's impermeable to water and grime. Although these layers offer a huge amount of protection against the metal contaminants in brake dust, sharp ferrous particles can eventually embed themselves into the top layer of coating. In these cases using Iron Out will chemically dissolve the metal contamination, however it may affect the durability of the coating. So, after using a fallout remover we'd always recommend topping up ceramic coatings to prolong their life with a suitable Si02-based product such as Lavish Ceramic Foam, Aqua Coat Hydrophobic Rinse Aid, Caramics Gloss Enhancer or Ceramic Spray Wax.

You do not need to use a Clay Bar if your vehicle has been ceramic coated. The contaminates will not be able to bond to the paintwork properly so should come off with a good wash!