The Pro Detailer Podcast

Bert and Ian have a bit of news and a catch up in the usual 10 minute short interim podcast that lasts 30 minutes.

Theres of a update on the magazine this year, talk about a new book, and discuss what goes on in Ian's shed...

We even beeped some expletives about British Airways.

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With Issue 17 at the printers, we once again hit that interlull timeframe with space to fill before the magazine is returned to us ready to send out. As usual, we've filled part of that time with a bumper special edition podcast for a look under the skirts of what went into making Issue 17 of Pro Detailer Magazine. This includes; impromptu 4am photography sessions on bridges over a motorway, hanging around docks watching men work, building test rigs with zero engineering ability, and being escorted from airport departure lounges by armed police.

Listen. Enjoy. Buy the magazine.

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For the final episode of Season 5 we sit down with a bit of a godfather in the UK detailing scene - or maybe that uncle that buys you cherry bombs from the French supermarket.

Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable journey of Dom Colbeck, an extraordinary figure in the UK detailing industry. He isn't just known, he's an integral cog, a driving force that has shaped the market and inspired countless other entrants. From launching a kitchen brand as a swipe at the mainstream, which ended up steering the current crop of indie manufacturers, he then went on to develop the OG Detailing show - Waxstock - before co-reviving a brand back from nothing to become one of the best and most sought after scene-detailing labels in the world. We chat through his history, present and future, and how he came into running the original enthusiast brand.

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This week we made the terrible mistake of having a close friend on the show, one who Bert and Ian have known for far too long.

Rich March is well-known as a specialist trainer for detailing through UK Detailing Academy; and we chat through our varying vertical deficiencies, chronological deficiencies, and vehicular ones - at least until Bert became unable to speak through giggling.

We dive deep into the fascinating world of training and safety, exploring the dynamic shifts occurring within the industry. Gone are the days of casual learning; instead, a more formalized approach to mastering a trade is emerging. But that's not all! Our conversation takes an exhilarating turn as we explore the thrilling buzz surrounding the highly anticipated Automechanika show in Birmingham. Brace yourself as UK Detailing Academy proudly takes the reins in curating the electrifying Live Detailing Hub. Catapulting the world of detailing onto a grander stage, capturing the attention of the aftermarket industry. Get ready to witness an extraordinary convergence of passion and expertise... And giggles.

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This week we've two interviewees for the price of one! Our search for amazing and interesting detailing guests took us to Stuttgart and the home of blending and pad creation house Scholl Concepts.

We start off talking about where it all started for Scholl, both for Matthias, who worked his way up to the top job from entry-level, and for the company itself - the products they've developed and what's next for the technology they create. All that squeezed into the first half, before the second half takeover by Scholl's technical consultant and trainer Martin Kommander, for a look at some paint myths and a bit of the science behind the technology.

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New season, new guests, and this time we're more international than ever.

Jay Schneider is the president of USA based Lake Country Manufacturing, creators of the UDOS 51 machine polisher, The CCS Pad, The LC Pad cleaner, countless other items, and general all round innovators of the detailing scene. Chances are - if you've used polishing pads for any length of time, you've used something they've made in their factory in Oconm... Occomono... Occanwam... Wisconsin.

Jay talks to us about the family business, and how he came to hold the reins, product development, and manufacturing a polisher from scratch, and how it all started with a make up accessory...

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