{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"DETAILING Q&A: Washing a Well-Loved Honda for Valentine's Day while Answering Questions","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/detailing-q-a-washing-a-well-loved-honda-for-valentine-s-day-while-answering-questions","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/f64e8440/podcast/play/116112649/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-27%2F418916907-44100-2-b9f5c170eec19.mp3","description":"Sydni, Anthony & Gabe answer viewer's detailing questions while Lucas makes yellow headlights clear again, restores faded trim and tries his best to bring some crusty old wheel covers back to life on this daily driven Honda Accord!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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This makes them less bright and harder to see through."}},{"startTime":92.4,"endTime":100.6,"type":"term","title":"decon soap","url":"/glossary/decon-soap","quote":"Some decon soap because I don't know if you can see this thing. It's going to cut it.","canonicalId":"term:decon-soap","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Decontamination soap is a specialized cleaning product used to remove embedded dirt, grime, and contaminants from a vehicle's surface before further detailing.","simplifiedExplanation":"Decon soap is a special soap that cleans off tough dirt and stuff stuck on the car to make it really clean."}},{"startTime":187.4,"endTime":191.2,"type":"term","title":"clear coat","url":"/glossary/clear-coat","quote":"the extent of the clear coat damage and understand the oxidation. 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People use it in car shops to fill tires with air and to run tools that need air to work."}},{"startTime":1162.94,"endTime":1169.72,"type":"car","title":"Honda Accord","url":"/cars/honda/accord","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/2007_Honda_Accord_Euro_R_with_Mugen_tuning_front.jpg","quote":"...dy read that yeah  we did we have this is a Honda Accord he says a 99 right 99 yeah wow Lucas that  looks ...","canonicalId":"car:honda:accord","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Honda Accord is a midsize sedan known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and comfortable ride. The 1999 model year is part of the sixth generation, which introduced a more refined design and improved safety features, making it a popular choice for used car buyers.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Honda Accord is a popular car that many people like because it runs well and doesn't cost too much to fix. 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