Speed 6 Podcast

Should you bin your drying towels? Should you rinse before applying a pre-wash? Are all shampoos basically the same?

All this, plus more to get you shouting at your car stereo during your morning commute!

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What direction are protective products heading? Are we going to see a resurgence of traditional waxes and quick detailers?

What about products that may see a dip in popularity? Or whether more "dedicated products" will arrive on the scene?

We're joined by Henri of CarScope UK to share our thoughts on these topics!

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So your winter protection is dying off, and you want your car looking its best for the nicer weather (which I'm told is coming)?

Time for a spring detail! We believe a good wax is essential, but which one is right for you?

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Is the detailing industry about to struggle? For professionals things may start to get harder, but what can do you to prepare?

Also in this episode: an ample amount of waffle. Some related to detailing (specifically posh pressure washer accessories and wax testing), and some related to mixing orange juice and espresso together. It's nicer than it sounds (and looks).

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This week, we chat about our plans for Waxstock 2022, some highlights from our trip to Infinity Wax, and some new product launches!

We also see the return of something last seen many episodes ago...

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Want to watch graphene-enhanced coatings get made? Want to see Jake handle solvents & blend wax?

We took a trip up to Infinity Wax in Scotland, and what a trip it was!

In this mini video-podcast, we chat with Michael about their fantastic wax blend, ProjectX, as well as how graphene is actually used in their products, including their 5 year pro-only coating, SynergyX.

This week, after some (slightly) relevant discussion, we compare cheap, mid-range, and expensive detailing equipment.

Do you need to fork out a lot of money to get something reliable? Or will something half the price do the job?

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Drinks, cooking a chilli, and a detailing/cars Q&A session. What could go wrong?

It’s all well and good having the most expensive tools and products, but is that much good if you don’t properly understand the processes?

Also in this episode: Jake attempts some more maths!

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Speed 6 are back with a bang! Or is that just Jake crashing his first RWD car?

In this episode: Why Jake sold his A-Class for a 325d, we take a look at some of the cars due for release this year (spoiler, we're not buying a Citroen Ami), and we discuss whether wax is still relevant in 2022.

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We wrap up the year with our top product picks, predictions for 2022 (with a review of the 2021 predictions we made last year), and have a chat about the future of Speed 6.

This episode marks the end of Season 1 - thank you all so much for sticking around, and if you've just discovered us - apologies.

Prepping vehicles can be one of the least enjoyable parts of a large polishing and/or coating job (especially in winter), and many people spend way too long doing it!

In this episode we reveal a method Adam has been using to get cars ready for polishing. Hint: it involves abrasive shampoo and NO buckets...

This episode we're joined by Henri from Carscope UK!

Are expensive detailing tools worth it? £85 trigger guns? £50 foam cannons? £6 microfibre towels?

Have a listen and decide for yourself!

Washing the car with snowfoam? Waterless-washing filthy cars? $150 maintenance washes?

Get an idea on how detailing is done in the US, and if some of the stereotypes are true in Part 1 of UK vs US Detailing!

Many thanks to Alex & Jason from The Detail Solutions Podcast for joining us with this - it's been a lot of fun. Part 2 will be out on their channel soon, so keep an eye out!

We're all aware of companies that push sales and discounts seemingly every week...

Is it a good thing, or not?

A customer asks for a ceramic coating on a car with swirl marks and other defects. How do you respond?

We don't think it's as simple as ruining the perception of their car and forcing a paint correction. Why? Listen and find out!

We are back! After an incredibly busy two weeks sorting some YouTube-related things, we have a new episode for you!

This week, we talk about a few bits of Speed 6 news, some products we've enjoyed using over the summer, and some regrets from last winter. Hope you enjoy!

This week it's another Adam & Jake episode! We waffle on about so called 'scene brands', as well as a few products we've been using recently from the likes of Duel, Bilt Hamber, Scholl, Carbon Collective, & Concept Chemicals.

Ceramic coatings - are they taking the enjoyment out of detailing? Can/should they be used by enthusiasts? As always, it depends.

It's safe to say we've been busy. Jake and Adam took a trip to Manchester to Concept Chemicals with Zirconite UK, then bothered Sam from Duel Autocare for an hour before heading home. We also discuss our first 'Speed 6 at The Motor Spa' event, which was incredibly successful! We have another planned for late September, so don't miss out. 

Pure, decon, acidic, SiO2. gloss enhancing, wax-containing, abrasive, even graphene! There are a lot of shampoos on the market these days, but are they any good? We also discuss different types of wash media, along with our preferences.

This week we've got an exciting two-part collaboration with Specky McSporran & Paul Dolden Details. For part two, head over to the 'Specky & Paul Talk Detailing' podcast. Don't forget to check them out on Instagram and YouTube! Also don't forget, there's about 6 minutes of bonus content after the outro...

THIS WEEK!

Devon makes a return...

Jake wears microfibre socks...

Adam has a kebab...

And Richard wants a bamboo wax.

How should you prep for shows? What should you take with you to them? Obvious answers? Maybe.

Also included this week: An update on Adam's caddy (and how he is going to detailer's hell), and news on the 'Favourites of Speed 6' sample kits.

This week Adam and Jake are joined by Chris of Zirconite UK! We discuss some of their products, and dive into the world of ceramic coatings.

Why haven't we started YouTube yet? Why have we been slightly quieter than usual? Well the answer lies within. 

The Motor Spa and Speed 6 will soon have a new home - a 'Car Care Hub' which we have some big plans for. Trust us, it's going to be fantastic.

Wheel shampoos, plastic cleaners, even snow foams, are they pointless? We share some of our (potentially controversial) opinions!

With the warmer weather upon us, your detailing routines will need to change. We cover some of our tips for maintaining your vehicles in the summer!

Also included this week: Our top picks for prewash/shampoo/QD combos.

This week we share our thoughts on what should be included in different valeting services, such as the 'Maintenance Wash', 'Interior Valet', and the dreaded 'Mini Valet' (Jake's favourite).

This week we're joined by Dale Masterman from Meguiar's UK! We talk about his role in the industry, the legendary yellow buckets (and the rare mirror bright ones), Wash Plus+, and learn a bit about the brand as a whole. Also included are some hints to future 'Meguiar's X Speed 6' projects!

This week we share some ideas on how to be a "lazy but effective" detailer!

The day is finally here. See our socials for more details! Love you all x

Even experienced detailers make mistakes, this week we discuss a few things that may still trip people up... Hope you enjoy!

This week we move away from a main topic, and do the detailing edition of "would you rather?", featuring some listener entries!

If you could go back to when you first started in car care, what would you tell yourself? We share our thoughts, and have some other, slightly off-topic, discussions... No surprise there.

What is the minimum amount of kit you could use to complete a basic wash? If you're new to car care, this could be a great starting point. If you're not, take it as a challenge for your next wash! 

Overrated products, good products from disliked brands, and more! This was supposed to be a 'mini episode', but by now you know we're incapable of that...

Lost some love for detailing? We've all been there. Whether you're a pro, or a 'weekend legend', we've got some tips to help restore your passion.

The first episode of our new series! We take a deeper dive into why we do things/use certain products. We discuss: How dedicated tyre are different, the different types of wheel cleaners and how they work, types of wheel finishes, surfactants, pH, and more! (It's not as boring as it sounds, I promise).

We're joined by industry legend, Alan Medcraf, who answers questions about himself, the AM Details brand, and shares some lessons he's learnt over the years.

Should you always polish after claying? Is the two-bucket method essential every time? What method should you use to clean you wheels? This week we discuss a crucial aspect of the detailing industry: compromise.

What should be classed as detailing or valeting, and does it even matter? Is mobile detailing possible? We share our opinions, but would love to hear yours! Join our Facebook group and follow us on Instagram to get involved.

This week we're joined by Paul Dolden to answer some questions from ourselves and our listeners! Make sure to follow him on Instagram and YouTube!

If you could only live with 3 detailing products, what would they be and why? We discuss our thoughts, but be sure to let us know yours! We also chat about two new products from Bilt Hamber, as well as some other bits of news.

We share a few bits of advice on how to better yourself at detailing... And talk plenty of sh*t in between, as usual.