{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"DETAILING Q&A: Washing a filthy 4Runner while Answering Questions","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/detailing-q-a-washing-a-filthy-4runner-while-answering-questions","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/f64e8440/podcast/play/115141796/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-6%2F417618611-44100-2-9c33cd1b477e5.mp3","description":"THIS WEEK: Sydni, Gabe & Lucas answer detailing questions while Anthony washes all the winter grime and filth off a daily-driven Toyota 4Runner in this satisfying winter wash!Want to get your hands on the latest & greatest detailing towels, chemicals and tools from this year's TRCMA show? Check it all out at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theragcompany.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to catch the next live Q&A? 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