[txusa03]

do the expert detailers use?

I did a search but did not find an answer. Is there a consumer acid based rail dust remover that I can buy to use on my bmw? If you are wondering, I read that it will remove rail dust. Picus or DavidN or Shimshimhada?

[BigDog]

first of all, why would you want to use Acid?

second of all... Meguiars Wheel Brightener i believe its called will do the trick


but why Acid?! have you tried a clay bar first?

[txusa03]

Originally Posted by BigDog

first of all, why would you want to use Acid?

second of all... Meguiars Wheel Brightener i believe its called will do the trick


but why Acid?! have you tried a clay bar first?

if you read this, you will understand why I asked. Paint experts suggested that it is safe to use to remove rail dust. But I cannot find anywhere where to get this solution hence my question).

http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/re...dust/index.cfm

And no i would not pour 100% acid onto my car or touch it with my hand.

[OC Guy]

I second clay bar.

[JOYRIIDE1113]

clay bar just removes the top portion of th e contaminant. Be it rail dust, rust, ect. Acid actually works quite well...

Go to FK1usa.com and look at their Decontamination kit. Its really simple to use, and does a more complete job than what clay bar does in some aspects. Clay bar still has its place though as there are things a 3 step chemical cleaning system wills till not remove.

[txusa03]

Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

Acid actually works quite well...

Go to FK1usa.com and look at their Decontamination kit. Its really simple to use, and does a more complete job than what clay bar does in some aspects. Clay bar still has its place though as there are things a 3 step chemical cleaning system wills till not remove.

That is what I was reading. And it seems like acid is quicker process then clay bar. I think with clay bar, you have to do it in small section (which i have no patient for). With a mild acid wash, it should be a quicker process But the word 'acid' makes me a little nervous using it on car surfaces . Maybe it is called something else so that ppl are not nervous using it. I will look into FK products. Very interesting.

If I dont feel comfortable, i just continue with my current process of cleaning my car. seems to work for me and I am happy with it (but hated the rail dust).

[JOYRIIDE1113]

http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-p...econtamination

[picus]

Don't use acid on your paint. Use a decontamination spray like JOYRIIDE linked, or an all purpose cleaner with clay. Acid is for alloy wheels only imo (and only sparingly).

[JOYRIIDE1113]

Originally Posted by picus

Don't use acid on your paint. Use a decontamination spray like JOYRIIDE linked, or an all purpose cleaner with clay. Acid is for alloy wheels only imo (and only sparingly).

Picus, Step #2 in the FK1 Deco Kit is actually a light acidic blend. It primarily states that its for use on removing rail dust, and metal particles of paint. Again, its lightly acidic in comparison to something like wheelbrightner.