{"product_id":"full-3-ph-decontamination-detail-book-online","title":"Full 3-pH Decontamination Detail — Book Online","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe exact forensic-level wash we run before every paint correction, PPF install and ceramic coating\u003c\/strong\u003e — now bookable as a standalone service at our Heidelberg West studio. This is not a car wash. It's a complete chemical decontamination of your vehicle, engine bay included, finished with six months of paint protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy three pH stages?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContamination bonds to your paint in chemically different ways — and no single product removes it all. Every stage below is done before we ever touch the paintwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 1 — Alkaline pre-wash (pH 11).\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic contamination — traffic film, oils, bug remains, bird droppings and general road grime — responds to alkaline chemistry. We use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/labocosmetica-primus-alkaline-ph-snow-foam-pre-wash\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabocosmetica PRIMUS 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the world's first VDA-certified pre-wash. No free caustic salts (no sodium hydroxide), so it lifts the organic layer without attacking aluminium, trim, rubber or existing coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 — Acid decontamination (pH \u0026lt;3).\u003c\/strong\u003e Inorganic contamination — mineral deposits, water spots and limescale — ignores alkaline cleaners entirely. It needs acid. We use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/labocosmetica-purifica-acid-ph-snow-foam-pre-wash\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabocosmetica PURIFICA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, built on buffered noble acids: no hydrofluoric acid, no ammonium bifluoride, VDA-certified safe on paint, alloys and trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 3 — De-ironing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferrous contamination — brake dust and industrial fallout embedded in the paint and wheels — gets a dedicated stage. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/labocosmetica-sidero-iron-remover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabocosmetica SIDERO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e dissolves the iron particles chemically, changing colour on contact so you can literally watch the fallout bleed off the surface. Wheels get the same treatment — faces and barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 4 — pH-neutral contact wash.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only now, with the contamination chemically released, do we touch the paint: a lubricated contact wash with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/labocosmetica-neve-ph-neutral-snow-foam\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabocosmetica NEVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, pH-neutral and phosphate-free — maximum slickness, zero marring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying — warm air, not towels.\u003c\/strong\u003e We dry the vehicle with warm filtered air, minimising contact with the paintwork. Less touching means less risk of inflicted marring — the same reason every stage above happens before the wash mitt comes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull 3-pH decontamination\u003c\/strong\u003e of all paintwork — organic, inorganic and ferrous contamination chemically removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheels decontaminated\u003c\/strong\u003e — iron and tar removal on faces and barrels, plus arches and door jambs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine bay\u003c\/strong\u003e — washed, detailed and dressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm-air drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — minimal contact with your paintwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-month paint sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e applied to all paintwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior glass cleaned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the interior (+$150):\u003c\/strong\u003e a full interior reset — thorough vacuum, plastics and trim cleaned, screens and interior glass, door jambs and sills finished properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGot PPF or a wrap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis service is fully available for film-protected vehicles. We run the same decontamination sequence using the PPF-safe equivalent chemistry, so your film, edges and top-coat stay exactly as they should. Just mention PPF when we confirm your booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow booking works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pay online to secure your booking — your spot isn't held until payment is made.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c\/strong\u003e At checkout, add two or three preferred dates in the order note (or simply reply to our confirmation text).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e We'll text you within one business day to lock in your date and drop-off time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBooking terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed to move it? Reschedule free of charge with 48 hours' notice or more. Cancellations with 7+ days' notice receive a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows forfeit 50% of the booking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha Details","offers":[{"title":"Exterior Only","offer_id":48422990086366,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Exterior + Interior","offer_id":48422990119134,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0707\/8878\/files\/Decon-Class-Featured-Ferrari.jpg?v=1782886507","url":"https:\/\/www.alphadetails.com.au\/products\/full-3-ph-decontamination-detail-book-online","provider":"Alpha Details","version":"1.0","type":"link"}