{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"DETAILING Q&A: Washing a Filthy Ford Flex while Answering Questions","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/detailing-q-a-washing-a-filthy-ford-flex-while-answering-questions","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/f64e8440/podcast/play/116113425/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-27%2F418917661-44100-2-97aaf4ed766dd.mp3","description":"THIS WEEK: Dane, Anthony & Delaney answer viewer's detailing questions while Lucas washes all the recent road trip grime off of a Filthy Ford Flex you may recognize from this week's rinseless wash, clay & seal video with Sydni!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? Tune into ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rag Company YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thursdays at 2pm Mountain Time (4pm Eastern)\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":164.9,"endTime":168.9,"type":"term","title":"wash-clay seal","url":"/glossary/wash-clay-seal","quote":"She was showing how to do a wash-clay seal on this one, but it was a rinse-less wash-clay seal, which was kind of a fun change-up on things.","canonicalId":"term:wash-clay-seal","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A wash-clay seal is a detailing process that uses a clay bar or clay mitt to remove contaminants from the car's paint surface, followed by applying a sealant to protect the paint and enhance shine.","simplifiedExplanation":"It's a way to clean your car's paint really well by using a special clay to get rid of dirt that normal washing can't remove, then putting on a protective layer to keep it shiny."}},{"startTime":173.0,"endTime":174.9,"type":"term","title":"beadmaker","url":"/glossary/bead-maker","quote":"But anyway, this does have a beadmaker on it.","canonicalId":"term:bead-maker","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Beadmaker is a brand of car paint sealant known for creating water beading effects on the surface, which helps protect the paint and makes water slide off easily.","simplifiedExplanation":"Beadmaker is a special product you put on your car's paint to protect it and make water form little drops that slide off, keeping the car cleaner."}},{"startTime":188.6,"endTime":189.5,"type":"term","title":"polish","url":"/glossary/polish","quote":"We're going to wet sand the whole thing and polish it.","canonicalId":"term:polish","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Polishing is the process of using abrasive compounds to remove minor paint defects and restore shine to the car's surface after sanding.","simplifiedExplanation":"Polishing means rubbing the car's paint with special stuff to make it shiny and smooth after sanding."}},{"startTime":188.6,"endTime":189.5,"type":"term","title":"wet sand","url":"/glossary/wet-sand","quote":"We're going to wet sand the whole thing and polish it.","canonicalId":"term:wet-sand","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Wet sanding is a process where fine-grit sandpaper is used with water to smooth out the paint surface, removing imperfections and preparing it for polishing.","simplifiedExplanation":"Wet sanding means using very fine sandpaper with water to make the car's paint super smooth and get rid of little scratches or bumps."}},{"startTime":197.1,"endTime":200.5,"type":"term","title":"clay bar","url":"/glossary/clay-bar","quote":"I don't think it's going to need clay, but we'll see after we contact wash it.","canonicalId":"term:clay-bar","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A clay bar is a detailing tool used to remove embedded contaminants from the paint surface, leaving it smooth and ready for polishing.","simplifiedExplanation":"A clay bar is a special tool that helps clean the car's paint by picking up tiny bits of dirt stuck on it, making the surface smooth."}},{"startTime":413.3,"endTime":415.6,"type":"car","title":"Ferrari 365","url":"/cars/ferrari/365-gtc","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/1969_Ferrari_365_GTC_Blu_Julie.jpg","quote":"\"365? 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