New Product Launch: ION Wash is Here! Acid Shampoo and How it Works. Episode #976

Clogged ceramic coatings are the number one problem detailers see, and Marshall and Nick just launched the fix: Ion Wash acid shampoo.

It's built to cut through mineral buildup that leaves coatings dull, hazy and hydrophobically dead, without the harshness of old-school acid washes.

Marshall and Nick walk through what's inside (phosphoric acid, ABF, plenty of lubricity and high-foaming surfactants), why they were nervous about putting "acid" on the label, and how they balanced real bite with safety.

They also share testing stories, including a sprinkler-spotted TRX and a black Acura MDX, plus Nick's neglected Ferrari F430 Spider.

And they are upfront about what Ion Wash won't do: bugs, heavy road film and water spots baked into the clear coat.

You'll discover:

• Why calcium, magnesium and silica are behind that dull, flat look
• How to pair Ion Wash with Cleanse, and when the one-two punch is worth it
• Why it's not just for coated cars, and how it fits into pre-coating prep
• How often to use it, and why Florida testing showed polishing up to 50% faster

Chapters

0:00 Launch day & the formula (phosphoric acid, ABF, lubricity)1:33 Naming it: why "acid" scares people1:52 Balancing strength and safety / don't let it dry3:18 Thanks to the testers & mahogany teakwood scent4:16 The problem: clogged ceramic coatings5:18 Mineral buildup & water spots7:22 The chemistry: calcium, magnesium, fluoride & silica8:21 Using Ion Wash with Cleanse and the rest of the toolbox11:15 Not just for coated cars; prep before coating12:02 What Ion Wash won't do: bugs and road film14:25 Water behavior and clarity back, winter salt15:29 Do you need to declog? The one-two punch with Cleanse18:48 How often to use it; Florida testing, 50% faster polishing20:27 Foam cannon use & honest limits on water spots22:41 Wrap-up and the hyperclean specialist group