Description
Rims are the most contaminated area of the car. And it often doesn’t show.
With every braking action, pads and discs wear down through friction, releasing a fine dust of iron particles into the air. These particles, hot and reactive, settle on rims, bodywork and glass, penetrating the paint and bonding deep down.
The problem is that they often cannot be seen. Or they appear only as a thin dark layer that ordinary washing will not shift. A standard detergent is not enough: iron contamination requires a specific chemical action, able to dissolve the particles at the root without attacking the surfaces.
If the car is often driven in cities, near railway or tram stations, or in industrial areas, iron contamination is even more intense. It is not cosmetic dirt: left over time, it corrodes the finish and reduces the rim’s original shine.
Brake dust: Every braking action creates iron particles that settle on rims and bodywork. They are not removed by ordinary washing and become encrusted in the paint over time.
Invisible contamination: Iron particles are often imperceptible to the naked eye, but they are present on all cars. You can recognise them by touch as a rough surface on the bodywork, or as dark specks that will not rinse away.
Progressive build-up: The longer the particles remain on the surface, the more they oxidise and the harder they become to remove. Build-up over time dulls the rims, deadens the shine of the paint and encourages micro-corrosion.
Washing alone is not enough: Ordinary detergents are not formulated to dissolve iron particles. A specific product is needed, with chelating agents that react chemically with the iron, making it soluble and removable with a simple rinse.
An iron decontaminant that works while you watch it in action
Wheel Decontaminant is the ready-to-use iron decontaminant by Maniac Line, developed to eliminate iron contamination from rims, wheels, bodywork and glass with a deep, visually verifiable chemical action.
On contact with iron particles, the product reacts by turning its characteristic purple colour: direct confirmation that decontamination is under way and that the product is working on the contamination present.
The high-cling foaming formula ensures prolonged dwell on the surface even on vertical areas, maximising contact time and treatment effectiveness. Ready to use, with no dilution, delivering professional results in minutes.