
GtechniqW6 Iron and General Fallout Remover
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An acidic iron remover and fallout cleaner that doubles as a wheel and trim cleaner with corrosion inhibition. Gtechniq W6 Iron and General Fallout Remover ranks #1 of 33 iron removers for acidity.
Key Chemistry
pH
3
Active
Thioglycolate
Active strength
≈12.0%
Expert Analysis
Uses an acidic pH 3 formulation to dissolve iron particles and general fallout while incorporating corrosion inhibitors to protect metal surfaces during cleaning. The dual anionic and nonionic surfactant system provides cleaning versatility across wheels, trim, and paint surfaces, with additives specifically designed to combat acid rain effects.
Key Differentiators
- •Multi-surface formula works on paint, wheels, and trim in a single product
- •Includes corrosion inhibitors for metal surface protection during acidic cleaning
- •Specifically formulated to address acid rain damage alongside iron contamination
Ingredients
Sodium thioglycolate
10–20%≈ 12.0% active thioglycolate (salt-normalized)
CAS: 367-51-1chelating agent
Secondary alkane sodium salt
1–10%
CAS: 97489-15-1surfactant
Tridecyl alcohol ethoxylate
1–10%
CAS: 9043-30-5surfactant
Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate
1–10%
CAS: 68439-57-6surfactant
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
H318 - Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No



