Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast
Nick Walters and Marshall Hill
Updated 2 days agoWelcome 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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Episodes (962)
Breaking News!!! Industry Prices Increasing
Have you heard of the price increases starting to take effect? How will the industry handle a 10-20% increase? What is causing these massive price increases? In this episode, Nick and Marshall hop on IG Live to get out the info as quickly as possible!!
Correction Before Protection w/ Buff & Shine
Do you have to correct paint before you protect it? Why have multi level coating brands tried to force an agenda of correction before protection? In this Community 🍻 Pub episode we learn all about Buff & Shine Mfg from Julio, Justin and the Reflection Artist Team. We also dig into the real world of detailing and see what shop owners believe about correction before protection. Chime in on the Facebook video and let us know your thoughts...are multi level coating brands teaching another scam inside their trainings?
Just Because I Can Do Something Doesn't Mean I Should? Fun Discussion About Things In Car Care
Marshall and Nick discuss many topics in car care on this episode. Its a simple question, just because I can do something doesn't always mean I should do it. The guys discuss using your customers power or water. What about messaging your vendors at 1030pm on a Saturday? You can absolutely do that but should you? A lot of fun topics are discussed and the guys share their thoughts throughout the entire episode. As always thank you for listening and for being a part of the community.
What Should Detailers Be Doing If They Are New To The Industry? Should You Wax or Coat Cars?
This week Marshall, Greg, and Shawn discuss what new detailers should be doing as they get started in the industry. Greg shares some very bold and real opinions on detailing associations, detailing groups, and what you should avoid. But the guys also discuss how to get your business going when you don't have any customers. This is a wide ranging episode with a lot of great information. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for being a part of the community.
Are Detailers Doing Business The Same As Dealerships Now? Customer Confusion Around Ceramic Coating.
Marshall and Nick discuss the dealership and detailer operating their businesses in a very similar way. We have been bashing dealerships for years in our industry but are we falling in to the same traps as them now? Ceramic coatings have pushed some detailers to over promise on what they can deliver which, is very similar to what dealerships are doing with coatings as well. The guys chop it up today on these issues. Thank you for listening and as always we appreciate you being a part of the community.
Wax vs Sealant vs Ceramic Coatings? Maintenance Detailing vs Big Ticket Detailing what should you choose?
This is a great episode with guests Shawn from OrbisX and Greg from Mastersons car care. We talk about choosing wax, sealant, or ceramic coating as a detailer. Some thoughts shared in this episode might shock you when it comes to what choice they would make. We also discuss waterless washing and where technology fits into the growth of the industry. Finally we touch on maintenance vs big ticket detailing and which is the right path for most detailers. As always thank you for listening and being a part of the community!
Eco One Is HERE! Waterless and Rinseless Discussion. Plus, our decision on MTE Vegas
Eco One our long awaited product launch is finally here! The guys discuss their thought process on the product development and the infusion of SLIQ technology into the formula. Also, we share our thoughts on MTE Vegas and the decision of our company to not attend. Are trade shows a thing of the past with the changing landscape around corona virus? It's an interesting discussion! As always thank you for listening and continuing to be a part of the community.
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.
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 🍻
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!
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
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!
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.
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 🍻
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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 🍻
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!