{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"New Product Launch: Wheel Acid Is Here! AWX Makes Cleaning Easier Than Ever. Episode #944","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/new-product-launch-wheel-acid-is-here-awx-makes-cleaning-easier-than-ever-episode-944","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/b58b64/podcast/play/116297926/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-2%2Feda79b54-afaf-44f2-bdbc-77c8197abdff.m4a","description":"In this episode, Nick and Marshall discuss the modern approach to wheel cleaning, focusing on the innovative AWX acid wheel cleaner. They cover safety, application techniques, dilution ratios, and how this product fits into the professional and DIY toolbox, making wheel cleaning faster, safer, and more effective.Chapters00:00 The Art of Wheel Cleaning02:49 Modernizing Wheel Acid: A New Approach05:46 Understanding Acid Wheel Cleaners09:11 The Importance of Dwell Time11:56 Dilution Ratios and Application Techniques14:48 Safety and Best Practices with Acids17:51 The Role of Acid in Detailing20:55 Final Thoughts on AWX Wheel Cleaner\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":135.0,"endTime":178.7,"type":"term","title":"wheel acid","url":"/glossary/wheel-acid","quote":"It's been such a, no, stay away. It's been such a, I don't know, fill in the blank. What do you call it? Like, stay out of here type of product. Nobody will ever want to use wheel acid. Why? What is the problem with most wheel acids on the market? Well, I think it's a lot like what happened to Rotary, where people were just scared off. I mean, there's a lot of health concerns with old school acids. There's still people selling a very old school acid. You need to be worried about using those. Let's be fair. There's there's some negative health connotations, but there's a better way to do acid. You know, so we'll tell everybody now we've now launched our product called AWX, which is our acid wheel cleaner. It's just more modern chemistry using some of the old school tricks, but, you know, modernizing them to make a highly effective, highly effective wheel acid.","canonicalId":"term:wheel-acid","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Wheel acid is a type of chemical cleaner specifically formulated to remove tough brake dust and grime from wheels. Traditional wheel acids are often harsh and can be damaging to wheel finishes and harmful to health, but modern formulations aim to be safer and more effective.","simplifiedExplanation":"Wheel acid is a strong cleaner used to get brake dust and dirt off car wheels. Old types could be dangerous and damage the wheels, but newer ones are safer and work better."}},{"startTime":199.4,"endTime":206.4,"type":"term","title":"DA polisher","url":"/glossary/da-polisher","quote":"Just like you can burn paint really easily compared to a DA with a rotary. So we demonized it until we started to realize, well, actually, it's still the best tool to heavily cut a car.","canonicalId":"term:da-polisher","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A DA (dual action) polisher is a machine used in car detailing that oscillates and rotates to safely polish paint surfaces without causing damage. It is less aggressive than a rotary polisher.","simplifiedExplanation":"A DA polisher is a tool that helps clean and shine car paint safely. It moves in two ways to avoid hurting the paint."}},{"startTime":199.4,"endTime":206.4,"type":"term","title":"rotary polisher","url":"/glossary/rotary-polisher","quote":"Just like you can burn paint really easily compared to a DA with a rotary. So we demonized it until we started to realize, well, actually, it's still the best tool to heavily cut a car.","canonicalId":"term:rotary-polisher","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A rotary polisher is a machine that spins in a single direction at high speed to polish car paint. It is more aggressive than a DA polisher and can cause paint damage if not used properly.","simplifiedExplanation":"A rotary polisher is a tool that spins in one direction to make car paint shiny. It can be risky because it might hurt the paint if used wrong."}},{"startTime":206.4,"endTime":213.9,"type":"term","title":"paint correction","url":"/glossary/paint-correction","quote":"So we demonized it until we started to realize, well, actually, it's still the best tool to heavily cut a car.","canonicalId":"term:paint-correction","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Paint correction is the process of removing imperfections like scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation from a car's paint surface using polishing tools and compounds.","simplifiedExplanation":"Paint correction means fixing scratches and marks on a car's paint to make it look smooth and shiny again."}},{"startTime":240.1,"endTime":245.8,"type":"term","title":"brake system heat","url":"/glossary/brake-system-heat","quote":"And I touched the wheel and the wheel face and I show people like you need to use common sense. But when I touch the wheel, it's cool, but you can see some heat from the brake system.","canonicalId":"term:brake-system-heat","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Heat generated by the brake system occurs when braking friction converts kinetic energy into thermal energy. This heat can cause the wheels to become warm or even produce smoke if brakes are heavily used.","simplifiedExplanation":"When you use your car's brakes, they get hot because stopping the car creates heat. Sometimes the wheels can feel warm or even smoke a little if you brake hard."}},{"startTime":405.3,"endTime":414.8,"type":"term","title":"pH neutral iron remover","url":"/glossary/ph-neutral-iron-remover","quote":"You know, Fuego is a pH neutral iron remover, but you got to do some scrubbing, because again, that's the basis of it.","canonicalId":"term:ph-neutral-iron-remover","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A pH neutral iron remover is a cleaning product that safely dissolves iron particles and brake dust without the harsh acidity of traditional wheel acids. It requires some scrubbing to remove contaminants effectively.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a gentle cleaner that gets rid of tiny bits of metal and brake dust on your wheels without using strong acids. You usually need to scrub a bit to clean well."}},{"startTime":454.4,"endTime":459.7,"type":"term","title":"acid wheel cleaner","url":"/glossary/acid-wheel-cleaner","quote":"You know, here's the thing about acid, and if you're wheel cleaner, if any of them do, if you're wheel cleaner, you spray your acid wheel cleaner on a wheel and it runs off in 10 seconds.","canonicalId":"term:acid-wheel-cleaner","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Acid wheel cleaners are specialized cleaning products that use acidic compounds to remove brake dust, grime, and other contaminants from wheels. They work by chemically breaking down tough deposits but must be used carefully to avoid damaging wheel finishes.","simplifiedExplanation":"Acid wheel cleaners are strong cleaning liquids that help get brake dust and dirt off car wheels. They work by breaking down the dirt but need to be used carefully so they don't harm the wheels."}},{"startTime":469.1,"endTime":474.6,"type":"term","title":"dwell","url":"/glossary/dwell","quote":"You mentioned a word there, and I want to focus on that word, and that's dwell.","canonicalId":"term:dwell","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Dwell refers to the amount of time a cleaning product remains on a surface before it is rinsed or wiped off. Proper dwell time allows the cleaner to effectively break down contaminants without causing damage.","simplifiedExplanation":"Dwell means how long you leave a cleaner on your car before washing it off. Leaving it on the right amount of time helps clean better without hurting the car."}},{"startTime":501.4,"endTime":507.2,"type":"term","title":"brake dust","url":"/glossary/brake-dust","quote":"So acids are really great for wheels to clean, you mentioned, brake dust, right? There's carbon, certain fibers that come out of those brake calipers and brake wheel, all that stuff, right?","canonicalId":"term:brake-dust","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Brake dust is a mixture of tiny particles from brake pad material and metal from the brake rotor that accumulates on wheels during braking. It can be difficult to clean and often requires specialized cleaners.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake dust is the dirty powder that comes off your brakes when you stop your car. It sticks to your wheels and needs special cleaning to remove."}},{"startTime":501.4,"endTime":507.2,"type":"part","title":"brake calipers","url":"/glossary/brake-calipers","quote":"So acids are really great for wheels to clean, you mentioned, brake dust, right? There's carbon, certain fibers that come out of those brake calipers and brake wheel, all that stuff, right?","canonicalId":"part:brake-calipers","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Brake calipers are components of the disc brake system that squeeze the brake pads against the brake rotor to slow down or stop the vehicle. They generate brake dust, which can accumulate on wheels and require cleaning.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake calipers are parts that push brake pads to stop your car. When they work, they make dust that can get stuck on your wheels and needs cleaning."}},{"startTime":540.9,"endTime":555.62,"type":"term","title":"surfactant","url":"/glossary/surfactant","quote":"And so we then put in a surfactant that is key for penetrating. I mean, we all love that, right? It's a wonderful thing to do. So you can get to dwell, we're there, but then we're penetrating down deeper.","canonicalId":"term:surfactant","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Surfactants are chemical agents in cleaners that reduce surface tension, allowing the cleaning solution to penetrate deeper into dirt and grime for more effective cleaning.","simplifiedExplanation":"Surfactants are ingredients in cleaning products that help the cleaner soak into dirt better, making it easier to clean your car."}},{"startTime":753.0,"endTime":763.3,"type":"term","title":"TRX","url":"/glossary/trx","quote":"\"I don't know what they're telling you or what you're seeing, but TRX is still in every video where I'm cleaning the wheels. I'm still going to use TRX. As a matter of fact, a safer way to use acid is while you're letting it dwell and you just spray down your tire with TRX,\"","canonicalId":"term:trx","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"TRX is a type of wheel cleaner product used to clean brake dust and grime from wheels safely. It is often used by car enthusiasts and detailers to maintain the appearance of wheels without damaging the finish.","simplifiedExplanation":"TRX is a special cleaner you spray on your car's wheels to help get them clean without hurting them. People who like to keep their cars looking nice use it a lot."}},{"startTime":954.3,"endTime":973.7,"type":"part","title":"powder coated wheel","url":"/glossary/powder-coated-wheel","quote":"Some black wheels are powder coated, right? ... A quality powder coated wheel and acids not going to damage. It's just more susceptible if you look away and don't pay attention. And or if you go full strength, right?","canonicalId":"part:powder-coated-wheel","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Powder coating is a type of finish applied to wheels where a dry powder is electrostatically applied and then cured under heat to form a durable, protective layer. This coating is more resistant to chipping, scratching, and corrosion compared to traditional paint but can be susceptible to damage from strong acids or harsh chemicals.","simplifiedExplanation":"Powder coated wheels have a special kind of paint that is sprayed on as a powder and then baked to make it hard and strong. This helps protect the wheel from damage, but strong chemicals can still hurt the coating if you're not careful."}},{"startTime":1109.7,"endTime":1117.0,"type":"term","title":"decontamination","url":"/glossary/decontamination","quote":"You know, just like Flago is built for not only your paint and decontamination, but to decontaminate the wheel.","canonicalId":"term:decontamination","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Decontamination in automotive detailing refers to the process of removing embedded dirt, brake dust, and other contaminants from surfaces like paint and wheels to restore their cleanliness and appearance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Decontamination means cleaning off all the stuck-on dirt and grime from your car's paint or wheels so they look nice again."}},{"startTime":1147.2,"endTime":1151.8,"type":"part","title":"carbon ceramic brakes","url":"/glossary/carbon-ceramic-brakes","quote":"There's also look carbon ceramic brakes, you know, am I going to use acids on","canonicalId":"part:carbon-ceramic-brakes","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Carbon ceramic brakes are high-performance brake systems that use carbon fiber reinforced ceramic composite materials. They offer superior heat resistance, reduced brake fade, and longer lifespan compared to traditional steel brakes.","simplifiedExplanation":"Carbon ceramic brakes are special brakes made from strong, heat-resistant materials. They help cars stop better and last longer, especially when driving fast or on race tracks."}},{"startTime":1158.6,"endTime":1160.0,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Silverado","url":"/cars/chevrolet/silverado","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/2022_Chevrolet_Silverado_1500_Z71.png","quote":"\"But if I roll up on a Chevy Silverado, you know, I'm going to be reaching for acids\"","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:silverado","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup truck known for its durability, towing capacity, and versatility. It is one of the most popular trucks in North America, used for both work and personal transportation.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevrolet Silverado is a big truck that people use to carry heavy stuff and drive on different roads. It's very strong and popular for jobs and everyday use.","imageAttribution":"LukaCali (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1528.4,"endTime":1538.6,"type":"term","title":"traditional acids","url":"/glossary/traditional-acids","quote":"\"One of the things that people never said about traditional acids is that you and I used, who used a lot of traditional acids, there were even sometimes you had to go back for a second application.\"","canonicalId":"term:traditional-acids","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Traditional acids refer to acidic wheel cleaners that use strong chemical acids to remove brake dust and grime from wheels. They are effective but can sometimes require multiple applications and must be used carefully to avoid damage.","simplifiedExplanation":"Some wheel cleaners use strong chemicals called acids to clean off brake dust and dirt. These work well but you have to be careful and sometimes need to clean the wheels more than once."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Nick Walters","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Marshall Hill","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/new-product-launch-wheel-acid-is-here-awx-makes-cleaning-easier-than-ever-episode-944/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}