{"id":28195,"date":"2020-05-21T00:00:50","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T04:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=28195"},"modified":"2020-05-15T12:02:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T16:02:43","slug":"importance-of-the-ph-scale-to-detailing-part-1-what-is-it-and-its-place-in-detailing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/importance-of-the-ph-scale-to-detailing-part-1-what-is-it-and-its-place-in-detailing\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance Of The PH Scale To Detailing: Part 1 – What Is It And Its Place In Detailing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dialogue of the cost per ounces of a product has become much more popular than the question of should this product be used in my working environment.\u00a0 When we think about what detailing really is, in essence, it is the cosmetic car care of a vehicle (emphasis on the word ‘care’). This is part 1 of a three-part series in which I cover the PH Scale.<\/p>\n

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A fellow detailer and friend shared his experience assisting an automotive entertainment and paint protection customization shop with detailing prep work.\u00a0 He told me a representative of their company suggested he spray wheel acid on matte wheels for a more thorough cleaning (which he declined).\u00a0 Matte colored wheels are artfully designed to be absent of gloss, meaning any polishing to remove damage would only make the appearance of the wheels worse.\u00a0 As many people know of the dangers of using harsh chemicals on matte paint, there are even more so, in and out of the detailing industry, who are only focused on the general cleaning power of a product.\u00a0 For everyone reading these 3 articles, hopefully, you will develop a new appreciation for the appropriate use of cleaning products in and out of the realm of the detailing industry.\u00a0 I also hope for those that put the cosmetic care of their car in someone’s hands that these articles will provide you the tools to better screen for the right detailers in your region.\u00a0 The PH scale plays a big role in knowing what products to safely use while achieving desirable results.<\/p>\n

What is PH?<\/h2>\n

PH is an abbreviation for the phrase ‘Potential of Hydrogen’.\u00a0 PH is the measure of acidity and alkalinity of a substance on a scale of 0 to 14.\u00a0 7 would be at PH neutral.\u00a0 Measured in powers of 10, the acidity of a substance increases from 6 to 0.\u00a0 The alkalinity respectively increases, in powers of 10, from 8 to 14.<\/p>\n

PH and Cleaning<\/h2>\n

Acidic cleaners are used to clean non-water-soluble materials.\u00a0 Acidic cleaners work by creating chemical reactions allowing the material to be released from a substrate.\u00a0 Minerals deposits are often cleaned by acidic cleaners.<\/p>\n

Alkaline Cleaners work by dissolving materials like greases and oils.\u00a0 Most of your cleaners will tend to be slightly more alkaline as they solve the majority of your general cleaning problems.<\/p>\n

Using products that are further away from neutral on the PH scale will tend to have an effect on ease of effective use and overall safety of use on sensitive material.\u00a0 Essentially products that are at or are very close to 0 or 14 can much more easily damage the material and also be more dangerous to your health.\u00a0 When performing detailing activities, some alkalinity or acidity may be important or necessary to get the job done. \u00a0 Products that are at or are closer to PH 7 are generally easier to work with and less likely to cause damage to a vehicle in the short and long run.<\/p>\n

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Gyeon Waterspot is in the area of 4 to 5 on the PH scale. Gyeon Waterspot is designed to address topical waster spots on your automotive paint.\u00a0 Sonax Multi-Star Cleaner, an all-purpose cleaner, is alkaline (PH 11).\u00a0 Sonax Multi-Star is a more aggressive cleaner but safer on a majority of automotive surfaces than most cleaners with an even higher PH number.\u00a0 Sonax Interior (PH 8-9), designed for fabrics, is very mildly alkaline, closer to PH Neutral than Sonax Multi-Star.\u00a0 Gyeon Bug & Grime, created to help loosen up bug guts for safer and more effective cleaning, has a PH of 9.\u00a0 Gyeon Vinyl Cleaner is PH Neutral.\u00a0 Gyeon Vinyl cleans a variety of sensitive of automotive interior plastics.\u00a0 These products, distinct in chemistry, were created to solve unique problems.<\/p>\n

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