Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast

Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast

Nick Walters and Marshall Hill

Updated 5 days ago
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Welcome to the most influential and listened to podcast for the Car Care Industry. We are the #community that brings you fresh perspectives, real talks, motivational encouragement and we probably will be drinking some fine fermentations while we do it...but if you want to watch live then join in for the live feed on Facebook.com/hypercleanstore . Grab A Pint And Enjoy 🍻

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Preparing For a Road Trip. How Do You Handle Detailing Before and During a Road Trip?

Marshall and Greg discuss road trips on todays episode. What kind of road trip detailer are you? Do you detail your car before a road trip? Marshall shares his thoughts on what he likes to do before a road trip. What about taking care of your car during the road trip? These are some things the guys tackle on this episode. Hope you enjoy todays podcast and as always thank you for being a part of the community. 

Aug 07, 2021 36 min

KxK Sanding, False Trainings - Jason Killmer

Should you be sanding vehicles instead of compounding only? What sanding should you do...wet or dry sanding? In this episode of the Community 🍻 Pub we welcome Jason Killmer from KxK Dynamics to talk all things sanding.  One of the biggest takes of this episode is our discussion with Jason on all the false trainings that have popped up over the years.  Why are brands setting up training facilities? You might be surprised at why Jason feels they are doing it.  Marshall continues his journey through seltzer as he enjoys Will & Wiley from Coop Ale Works.  Make sure you grab a pint and enjoy 🍻

Aug 05, 2021 88 min

New Tire Dressing Launch! Plus Corona Virus and the Effects on Detailing

hyperCLEAN has launched a new tire dressing called Ultra Dress and the guys talk about it during the episode. They also share their thoughts on different ways to use dressings when detailing a car. Also, corona virus is back with a vengeance so Marshall and Nick dissect what that means for the detailing world. Remember all those promises certain companies and individuals made when this whole pandemic started? Almost all of them turned out to be false! Follow along as we discuss these issues on todays podcast!

Aug 03, 2021 36 min

Compounds, Customer Service w/ Detail Addicts

What does it take to launch a compound and polish? A couple years ago Josh decided to launch Detail Addicts with a great intent! In this episode, on the Community 🍻 Pub we dive into all things Detail Addicts and what Josh has been building! Grab A Pint & Enjoy

Jul 29, 2021 64 min

Pro Only Ceramic Coatings and the Participation Trophy Mindset

On todays episode Marshall and Nick discuss pro only ceramic coatings. Is there a benefit to the pro only market as the ceramic technology continues to get better and better? Are we defending something that is completely outdated? These are some items that the guys chop up on todays episode. And how does participation trophy mindset in society relate to all of this? Check out this episode to find out!  

Jul 27, 2021 43 min

Marketing vs. Advertising. How Do We Deal with Negativity Online?

Are you marketing or advertising your business? What are the differences between those 2 things? Marshall and Greg dive into many ways to market and advertise using both to your advantage. The guys also talk about negativity online and how to handle it if you are new to the detailing business. Thank you for listening to the episode and as always we appreciate you being a part of the community.

Jul 24, 2021 36 min

Could You Have A Product Line?

Welcome to the #Community 🍻 Pub where we enjoy open conversations about the car care industry.  On this Community 🍻 Pub we have full time detailers, part time detailers, car wash detailers and dealership detailers all sharing a beer. The highlight of this episode is the discussion on Detailers selling products. Should you sell? What should you sell? It's a great discussion with multiple perspectives. If your interested in selling products then maybe we can help you start a new journey. If so shoot a text to 9188001188. Otherwise grab a pint and enjoy 🍻

Jul 22, 2021 73 min

Who Manufactures Detailing Chemicals? Does it Matter?

Well this is a hot button issue, Marshall and Nick decided to share their thoughts. Is anyone manufacturing 100% of everything? What is manufacturing? These are all questions people ask since the rise of social media. The guys really dive in and share some insight into how hyperCLEAN is starting to do things as well. As always we hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for being a part of the community. 

Jul 20, 2021 35 min

How Do You Celebrate Business Victories? Also, SEMA discussion.

In this episode Greg and Marshall share how they celebrate business victories. Business is a grind and many people get frustrated at how hard it can be. Maybe learning to celebrate some small things may help? The guys dive into the SEMA trade show and how hotels are not booked up for the show like normal. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always thank you for being a part of community!

Jul 17, 2021 39 min

Detailers Mixing Products - Will Expo's Survive 2021 - Oberk Car Care

Welcome to the Community 🍻 Pub where we like to have open dialog discussions about what's going on in the Car Care Industry.  Tonight we welcome Chris and David onto the Pub and we dive into what sets their company apart! Their diminishing abrasives and over all system is very unique.  What is also unique is their take on where SEMA and MTE will end up!  With few attending the SDC it's becoming a topic of discussion on what 2021 looks like for expos! Grab A Pint & Enjoy

Jul 15, 2021 90 min

Hiring A Detailer? What Helps The Business and The Customer?

Marshall and Nick dive into hiring a service based business. Marshall had an experience with an HVAC company that was very similar to the complaints we hear from customers of the detailing industry. What can a customer do to have a more enjoyable experience with their local detailer? The guys share little tips and tricks both a detailer and a customer can use to get more out of the detailing experience. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always thank you for being a part of the community. 

Jul 13, 2021 31 min

Should You Start a Detailing Business?

We know that is a broad question to ask but it is one that so many are wrestling with today. Marshall and Greg dive in on several aspects of making that decision in this episode.Should you jump out and try to run a full time detailing business or is it better to start on the weekends and build from there? People are talking a lot about how the only success you can find in life is by starting your own business but is that true? Marshall and Greg share their thoughts. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always thank you for being a part of the community!

Jul 10, 2021 42 min

Wet Sanding Tips with Porsche Paul

Welcome to the Pints & Polishing Podcast Wet Sanding Q&A on the Community 🍻 Pub.  If you are anywhere around the Jacksonville, Florida area and see a Porsche...there's a big chance that it has been through Pablo Odom's shop called The Ceramic Pros.  He is known through the area to specialize in high end correction and especially in wet sanding entire cars.  His work is very specialized and so we dive into some Q&A with him on technique.  One key take away is that he always kept a body shop or painter close by because he knows he will burn paint.  Grab A Pint & Enjoy the Q&A 🍻

Jul 08, 2021 71 min

Is PPF the savior it's sold to be? Also pet hair removal secrets!

Marshall and Nick talk about the truth around PPF. If you are a car owner or detailer this talk about PPF is very informative. Also the guys jump into the topic of pet hair in the car. What a nightmare for most of us huh? The guys share their tips on pet hair removal. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always thank you for being a part of the community.

Jul 06, 2021 36 min

Car prices are up is that great for Detailing?

Marshall and Greg take on a lot of fun topics in this episode. What do you want more of is a wide ranging question that leads to a lot of different answers. The guys talk about used car prices and the insanity of that market but what it means for detailing. If car prices are up its more likely that people will want their old car detailed instead of buying a new one. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always thank you for being a part of the community. 

Jul 03, 2021 42 min

Resurrecting Compounds w/ Tommy From Angel Wax

Welcome to the Community 🍻 Pub where we believe in open dialogue and discussions.  In this episode, Tommy from Angel Wax is our special guest.  It's really great getting to meet Tommy and learn his journey through life and Detailing! Let's learn more about what they are doing in the industry and see if they are the right fit for you! If you enjoy this episode or get any value out of it then please leave us a review and share with others who will also enjoy!

Jul 01, 2021 96 min

Tree Sap On A Freshly Coated Truck and How Long Does It Take Ceramic Coating To Cure?

Tree sap fell on a Ford Raptor freshly coated in Hyperclean Dos what was the result?  Marshall and Nick talk about this story during the episode. There are a lot of old wives tales about ceramic coating curing, what is true and false? The guys dig into what to believe and what to throw out when it comes to coating. Also, the Ford bronco is coming off the production line! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always thank you for being a part of the community. 

Jun 29, 2021 49 min

Is Paint Correction A Thing Of The Past and Should You Be Selling Products?

Marshall and Greg dive into paint correction in this episode. Greg believes that paint correction is a thing of the past! We don't hear many people with that opinion but the guys chop it up in this episode. Also, detailers selling chemicals is becoming the hottest trend in detailing. Should you jump in? We hope you enjoy this episode and as always thank you for being a part of the community!

Jun 26, 2021 26 min

Detailer Creates Revolutionary Compound

Welcome to the Community 🍻 Pub where we enjoy having beers and hearing amazing stories like this...Detailer solves problem in industry and creates his own product.  Jace from The Last Cut makes his first of hopefully many episodes together.  It was incredible to hear his story and learn how he evolved his business into a super niche spot.  Grab A Pint and Enjoy 🍻

Jun 24, 2021 74 min

SLIQ, SLIQ, and Marshall Goes Camping!

Well the pre-orders for SLIQ The Perfect Silica Spray were beyond our expectations this past weekend. We discuss our newest product in this episode. This was a long time in the making and a bunch of testing went in to developing this spray on product. We can't thank everyone enough for their orders and the crazy amount of support we've received. We also dive in and talk about Marshall taking a camping trip which is a lot of fun. Thank you for listening and as always thank you for being a part of the community. 

Jun 22, 2021 55 min

The Journey To The Perfect Silica Spray

All of us journeying through life in the auto detailing industry know its filled with turns and twist.  We experience highs that set our souls on fire and then many of us have crashing lows where we feel abandoned and empty.  In today's Free Thought Friday episode, Marshall touches on part of his journey which has led to this moment.  The moment that Nick and Marshall put their product stamp onto the industry.  Could they have developed the perfect silica spray? Grab a Pint and Enjoy 🍻

Jun 20, 2021 24 min

Are Trade Shows a Thing of the Past?

Trade show season has finally started back up and there is a reasonable question to ask, are they relevant? Marshall and Greg chop it up about trade shows a little bit on this episode. Greg thinks that trade shows need to make a lot of changes if they want to stick around. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for being a part of the community.

Jun 19, 2021 33 min

Overcoming Obstacles in Detailing

We all have obstacles that get in our way during our journey. For some of us we cause the obstacles to ourselves because of our actions. In this episode, we are in the Community 🍻 Pub talking through problems like divorce and popping pills which cause massive obstacles. Grab A Pint & Enjoy 🍻

Jun 17, 2021 58 min

Dealing With Water Spots and New Car Chip Shortage

When you look at the paint on a car and you see it filled with water spots, is there anything worse? Marshall and Nick discuss some ways to deal with water spotting on a car. Also, the guys dive in to the chip shortage that is leading to massive problems in the new car world. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for being a part of the community!

Jun 15, 2021 42 min

Did Social Media Companies Change Their Algorithms Recently?

Marshall and Greg sit down this week to talk about a few different subjects. Greg had a meet up with some people he met off of TikTok and shares his opinions on why its the best platform. But has TikTok changed its algorithm recently? Marshall and Greg dive into their thoughts on the algorithm change and how to use it for your business. Thank you for listening and as always thank you for being a part of the community!

Jun 12, 2021 23 min