This Is Not A Car Wash Podcast

On this episode of This Is Not A Car Wash, the 3 Amigos return! We riff on old detailing stories, the upcoming AMMO Training, and answer listener questions. Enjoy!

On Episode 43 of This Is Not A Car Wash, I'm at the AMMO AU headquarters chatting with my business partners Scott, Josh, and Brodie. We talk all things car storage, branding, detailing in Australia, and more on this exciting episode down under. Enjoy!

On this episode of This Is Not A Car Wash, we discuss the elephant in the room of detailing... car washes. Thankfully, we have the expert Tom Palancia from Simoniz to provide some education on chemical formulas, pH, and his background in the industry. Enjoy!

On this episode of THIS IS NOT A CAR WASH, I'm joined by my longtime friend Jason Rose, Global Director of Training for Rupes USA. We chat about Jason's start in the industry, business philosophy, training around the world, and the "perception" of detailing in other countries. Enjoy the chat and stay tuned for next week's episode in Australia with the gentlemen from STASH & AMMO AU.

Enjoy the kickoff episode of "THIS IS NOT A CAR WASH" Podcast. Of course, our 1st guest is the one and only "Buff Daddy" Kevin Brown. We take a detailing trip into Kevin's background, getting started in the industry, good stories on the job, and how these experiences have evolved Kevin's detailing philosophy. Huge thanks to Kevin for his mentorship over the years and this amazing chat. If you have any questions you'd like us to address on the next podcast, please drop me a line at support@ammonyc.com

Best Lighting Tricks and Techniques with Kevin Brown and Christopher Brown

Fun live podcast at SEMA 2018 with some of the industries top detailers. Enjoy - L 

Today we are onsite at the 2015 Cadillac Escalade launch party in NYC to get the first views at their latest design. I spend the day with Motoman TV and also discuss the finer points of polishing a clear bra. This is a good one!

On this episode Kevin Brown & I discuss the intricacies of Hard Paint vs. Soft Paint and why this isn't such a straightforward comparison. Enjoy the episode - Larry 

On this episode detailing guru Kevin Brown (buffdaddy.com) and I discuss top paint polishing issues and how to correct them. Great episode for those interested in more advanced paint correction troubleshooting and ATA-200 series fans. 

On this episode, Kevin Brown & I discuss the best methods for stripping current protection layers off vehicle paint before undergoing a paint correction. Enjoy! 

Fun live podcast from SEMA 2017 with some of the industries top detailers. Enjoy! - L 

This podcast is LIVE from the 2nd Annual DetailersDomain event in NJ. Over 500 detailers showed up for an all day event, which included a Q&A series on this podcast. Hope you enjoy! -L

This might be one of my favorite podcasts because I posed a question that made these veterans dig deep into their respective years of detail training. The question was: "If you had to train someone to prepare a car for Pebble Beach in 2 or 3 weeks, with no prior detailing skills, what would that training look like?". Listen to the arguments back and forth about what is the most important aspect of detail training. I love this type of cerebral thinking. -L

After a long day of demo-ing products and tools, we sat down to do a LIVE podcast at DetailersDomain.com with Jason Rose, Dylan Von Kleist,  Phil Yiu, myself and a surprise guest. We answer questions from the  crowd: How to get in to R&D product research professionally, should wash the paint after compounding, how do you set-up lighting in a mobile detail situation, and much more. Huge thanks to DetailersDomain and the 500+ participants who joined us! -Larry

We discuss the difference between your company brand and your personal brand. How are they different or the same. We also chat with Kevin Brown about common coating issues and their solution.

This is live from the MagnaFlow booth at SEMA 2015 with Jason Rose,  Dylan Von Kleist, Kevin Brown, and Derek Bemis. This is another great  discussion about coatings, the new Rupes Nano machine, and Kevin Brown's  latest polishing ideas! Hope you enjoy -L

This podcast is about a video coming out soon showing the Kevin Brown technique with respect to his polishing direction. The "normal"  cross-hatch pattern is no longer the accepted and he explains why with Jason Rose and Mike Stoops.

I'm hanging with the boys from NXT Training in California talking about how to detail in drought conditions, how to polish paint around emblems, and we answer FB questions from our listeners. Hope you enjoy!

Kevin Brown and I discuss the elusive skill of water polishing AKA H205 Method for finishing out stubborn marring. This is a very unique method for removing minor hazing that cannot be removed with a "normal" polishing technique. 

On day 4 of detailing Freedom One, we were all a bit tired, but rallied to answer detailing questions from around the world (literally). This is a great episode that touches on multiple topics for pro's and weekend warriors. Enjoy!

We discuss the plane restoration steps performed on Freedom One. This is  the plane that was used to bring back the hostages in 1981 from Iran. Featuring Joe Fernandez, Jason Rose, and Kevin Brown. Enjoy!

We are live from the 2015 Mobile Tech Expo in Orlando FL, with Jason  Rose and Joe Fernandez answering your questions from Facebook and  Instagram. Hope you enjoy!

While at the 2014 SEMA show, Jason, Kevin, Derek, Joe, and I speak about the various professions within the detailing community. This thorough discussion should shed some light on what path may be best for your  detailing career and which ones might not work with what your chosen  direction. Over 100 years of experience in the podcast. Enjoy!

After a very long day, Kevin Brown, Derek Bemiss, Joe Fernandez and I sit down to discuss time management when detailing multiple amazing vehicles within a short time period. We were all exhausted from our long day(s), but we had a great time at the 2014 SEMA show!

Jason Rose and I discuss the order of steps typically used during a "full detail". I have received many emails in the past few weeks asking if "wheels should be washed before or after the paint?" and "when should I shampoo the carpet, before or after leather cleaning?" All of which is discussed on this podcast!

Many thanks to JR for all of his time and wisdom. We are very lucky to have him as a regular guest. -L

I explain what happened to my knee and how I could have prevented it from happen. We as detailers destroy our bodies! Coach Colin is here to help us understand why we hurt and how we can minimize the pain from detailing. 

Podcast 18 is a quick overview of what can be expected at some of the best car detailing training classes in the world. Jason Rose, Kevin Brown, Mike Stoops and a few special guests speak about their experience at the NXT Training Seminar. Enjoy! -L

We discuss how residue control is essential during the compounding/polishing process and specifically the conditions we encountered on Matt's 5.0 Mustang. (This podcast was recorded 10 mins after we finished the 40 man-hour job at Meguiar's Headquarters at 11:30pm. I'm very grateful to Jason and Kevin for all their support throughout this process. They are true professionals and I learn a massive amount of info from them every time we speak. Hope this podcast  captures a tiny sliver of their genius) Thanks as always for listening! - Larry

This is a LIVE podcast from Detail Fest in Stuart Florida. We are talking about the best interior detailing tips from Jason Rose, Michael Stoops, Joe Fernandez, and Yvan Lacroix.

We're taping LIVE from the floor of the Mobile Tech Expo 2014 with 6 AMAZING detailers from around the country! Bob Phillips, Jim Lafeber, Richard Lin, Jason Rose, Scotty Perkins, and Renny Doyle. We review this years MTE and cover a wide range of topics, tips, and detailing advice from some of the top detailers in the world. This is a dream-team podcast and a must listen!

Have you ever wondered what those guys are talking about....Diminishing Abrasives and Non-Diminishing Abrasives? When should they be used and how are they different? We also chat with our  good friend Roger Garbow (from the 912 Barn Find Find episode of Drive  Clean) about how to get into the automotive journalism and marketing world plus his picks for top cars of 2013. (Make sure to download next weeks SmokingTire podcast as I will be a guest in LA)

Thanks for listen and send me email questions!

-Larry

PART-2: Jason Rose of Rupes USA (Former Meguiar's Global Technical Services & Training Manager) discusses SEMA, business tips for new and veteran professional detailers, paint coatings, microfiber cutting pad design,  and steam machine pros/cons. Our conversation was so in depth we split the podcast into 2 episodes. BEST EPISODE(S) SO FAR!

Jason Rose from Rupes USA (Former Meguiar's Global Technical Services & Training Manager) discusses SEMA, business tips for new and veteran professional detailers, paint coatings, microfiber cutting pad design, and steam machine pros/cons. Our conversation was so in depth we split the podcast into 2 episodes. BEST EPISODE(S) SO FAR!

This week we're podcasting live from SEMA 2013 with an international tribunal of detailers. Scott Perkin (from Canada), Cameron Watson (of Australia) and Chris Hayes (of The Smoking Tire and Hooniverse) join in the conversation.  This week we cover the ins and outs of attending SEMA, how to properly clean a smoker's car, the differences in detailing across the globe, the long term effects of Plasti Dip and how to ethically break out on your own and start a detailing shop.

We discuss the 4 essential steps every business owner must perform in 5 minutes with the customer before detailing the car. Is this a customer you want? Did you inspect his car before accepting the job? Was there  "price haggling" before any work was performed and how do you avoid it?  All these questions are answered on this episode, along with Irish Rob and his perspective on UK cars vs US cars, the detailing craze across the pond, and he compares the "Festival of Speed" vs Pebble Beach. This is a must listen! 

This podcast discusses what's really happening with your yellow-headlight lenses and how you can fix it easily. Then we chat with our friend Motoman (from Motoman TV) about the evolution of Cadillac since its inception, rise to popularity, devastating demise, and its march to back to a top tier brand once again. He is an automotive historian and hosts his own webseries on Youtube (motomantv). Enjoy!

On this episode, we delve into detailing myths, misunderstandings, and falsehoods. We follow up with our guest Jonathan Adler who is a track rat and car enthusiast. Enjoy - L 

Podcast #5 discusses the difference between steam machines and hot-water extractors and which might work best for your application. We also interview Scott Perkins from Scotty's Shine Shop in London Ontario. He gives us his views on what it takes to start and maintain a profitable  business in today's economy. With over 20 years in the business, Scotty's experience and insights are critical for future entrepreneurs thinking about opening a carwash/detailing operation.

We discuss the basics of the pH scale and how it is relevant to detailing and cleaning supplies. Special guests include my wife Victoria, who has her PhD in Chemistry from Columbia University, and Mike Musto, who will talk about the "Big Muscle" season premier. Enjoy!

We discuss the different product categories that have led to confusion amongst novice detailers. What's the difference between Compound, Polish, Glaze, and why? (and much more) Then we chat with Mike Spinelli from Jalopnik.com, Savetheenzos.com, the Host of Drive Central, and After  Drive on the /Drive Channel. He answers the most frequent question he gets..."How did you get started as an automotive journalist and where did Jalopnik come from". Mike's interview is a lot of fun! Thank for listening and leave comments! -Larry

Understanding how paint polishers have evolved based on the progression and advancement in paint technology is important to think about before deciding which polisher is right for you. We delve into this evolution to help us understand the past, present, and future. - Larry

Welcome to the first Drive + Protect Podcast! We are extremely excited to discuss the detailing world and tricks that can help business owners and weekend warriors alike. In this episode, we discuss the origins of microfiber towels and how to determine if one is “good” or “bad”. We also chat with  Mike Musto of /Drive Channel’s Big Muscle about the muscle car culture and what defines a muscle car vs another. Thank you for listening and  appreciate any feedback! -Larry