The TRUTH About Low pH - High pH Wash Systems
About this episode
Jimbo Balaam discusses the implications and effectiveness of acid-alkaline wash systems in vehicle detailing.
Recently, acid-alkaline wash systems (sometimes called "exothermic washes") have become one of the hottest topics in the detailing industry. These systems can deliver incredible cleaning power by combining acidic and alkaline chemistry, but are they really the best solution for long-term vehicle maintenance? In this video, I break down: ✅ What acid-alkaline wash systems are ✅ Why they work so well ✅ The science behind traffic film removal ✅ The risks nobody talks about ✅ Contact washing vs chemical washing ✅ Why I believe smarter chemistry beats stronger chemistry I'll also explain my philosophy behind developing The Super Soaper and why I believe chemistry should simplify the method—not force you into a more complicated process. PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT: Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels…
People in this episode
Host: Jimbo Balaam
Topics covered
- acid-alkaline wash systems
- vehicle maintenance
- cleaning power
- traffic film removal
- chemical washing
- detailing industry
Mentioned in this episode
Products: The Super Soaper, The Gloss Boss
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