{"podcast":{"title":"The Auto Detailing Podcast","slug":"the-auto-detailing-podcast-745367","podcast_index_feed_id":745367,"rss_url":"https://autodetailingpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.autodetailingpodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/5/7/0/7570d49ae9239b11/ADp_Podcast_blackorange.jpg","author":"Jimbo Balaam","episode_count":975,"summary":"The Auto Detailing Podcast is a show dedicated to all things auto detailing. Whether you are a weekend warrior, drive way detailer, just starting your detail business, or you have been detailing for many years there is something we can all learn. This show gives you valuable tips, tricks and interviews with todays top detailers across the world. We focus heavily on efficiency and award winning results - We keep it real and make sure every episode gives you multiple take aways to make you a better auto detailer.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T04:21:15.267236+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-auto-detailing-podcast-745367"},"episode":{"title":"The TRUTH About Detailing Cars Outside...","slug":"the-truth-about-detailing-cars-outside","published_at":"2026-05-13T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-auto-detailing-podcast-745367/the-truth-about-detailing-cars-outside","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-auto-detailing-podcast-745367","url":"https://autodetailingpodcast.libsyn.com/the-truth-about-detailing-cars-outside","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/autodetailingpodcast/detailing_in_direct_sun.m4a?dest-id=211287","summary":"Can you detail a car in direct sun? Years ago, the answer was almost always no. Soaps would dry too fast, waxes would streak, polishes would dust, and water spots could bake into the paint before you even had a chance to wipe them off. But detailing products have changed. In this video, I break down why detailing in direct sunlight used to be such a problem, what has changed with modern car detailing technology, and how better soaps, ceramic sprays, microfiber towels, and polishing products make it possible to safely detail in real-world conditions. This doesn't mean you should be careless. Heat, hard water, black paint, and wind still matter. But with the right products and the right process, detailing in the sun is no longer the automatic disaster it used to be. In this video, I cover: Why old-school soaps, waxes, and polishes struggled in direct sun How modern car wash soaps changed the game Why pre-soaking before contact washing is safer How ceramic sprays are easier to use than old waxes Why microfiber towel technology matters The difference between outdated detailing methods and modern detailing chemistry How to detail smarter when shade is not available PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT: Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or…","meta_description":"Can you detail a car in direct sun? Years ago, the answer was almost always no. Soaps would dry too fast, waxes would streak, polishes would dust, and wat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1340,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-auto-detailing-podcast-745367/episodes/the-truth-about-detailing-cars-outside/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-auto-detailing-podcast-745367/the-truth-about-detailing-cars-outside.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}