The Detailing Bay

Send us Fan Mail This episode is dedicated to the paint thickness gauge, not a piece of equipment that may sound that exciting, but can make paint correction a lot easier. Dave is here to talk you through using them and the many ways they can save you time and stress. If you haven’t been convinced about their use, you certainly will be after this podcast.  This is the last in the current run, but...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve touched on the world of pads and compounds before, but in this episode, we’re taking a deeper dive into this sometimes confusing world. With suggestions from where to start if you’re new to machine polishing, to working out what the different types of pads mean, Rich and Dave are out to demystify the science of choosing the right pad and compound.  Thanks to being able to ge...

Send us Fan Mail Following on from our episode about paint correction, we’re turning our attention to the world of cordless and nano polishers.  These nifty machines have opened up the world of machine correction and Dave is taking us through all the jobs they can tackle. Having had his hands on a fair few machines, Dave will also give us his lowdown on what makes a good machine and which features...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, we’re troubleshooting problems that can arise from paint correction jobs and giving advice on how to overcome them. From pads collapsing to buffer hop, Rich and Dave will talk you through it.  The Detailing Bay is the detailing podcast from Clean Your Car.   For all of the products we've mentioned here, visit www.cleanyourcar.co.uk Keep updated by follo...

Send us Fan Mail We’re taking a closer look at paint correction and where better to start than with machine polishers. They’ve come a long way and there is a huge choice, which can be a good and a bad thing. Rich and Dave are walking through the machines that are out there, the difference between the entry level and the expensive machines and whether to go for rotary or dual action.    The Detaili...

Send us Fan Mail Ceramic coatings are one of the most popular detailing products on the market, and with good reason. But, there is a lot of misinformation about, so Rich and Dave are back in the detailing bay to have a chat about them. They're explaining the best way to apply them and what happens when you run into problems.  The Detailing Bay is the podcast from Cleanyourcar.co.uk and while...

Send us Fan Mail Another short and sweet talk through guide, this time Rich and Dave are talking through metal, in particular the metal exposed to the elements. Looking after the metal on your car is a really simple task thanks to the range of products out there and Dave gives his insight on which ones to turn to.  While we mention products, these are the opinions based on years of using and havin...

Send us Fan Mail Glass can often be overlooked, but in this episode of the Detailing Bay, Rich and Dave are talking through the simple process of tackling the glass on your car from getting rid of bonded contaminants, cleaning your glass and the range of maintenance products out there. From the humble detailing clay through to tackling defects with a machine, this talk through guide will go throug...

Send us Fan Mail In this instalment from our talk through guides, we're looking at paint decontamination. It's a simple and satisfying step and will help you to get the best shine from your paint.  This podcast, and our Detailing Bay YouTube channel, are from www.cleanyourcar.co.uk we're known (and pride ourselves) on honest advice. The information we give is based on our years of e...

Send us Fan Mail Your wheels can take a real battering, so on this instalment from the Detailing Bay, we're tackling wheel care. Dave has a step by step guide on how to tackle this area and the products to reach for whether you're dealing with neglected wheels, or those that have been well looked after.  This podcast is from Clean Your Car, we talk products but there is no sponsorship or...

Send us Fan Mail In the last episode, Rich and Dave talked through getting rid of light defects. Now they've turned their attention to the heavier defects. It's a meaty one, with lots being discussed included wet sanding, compound choice and step by step approaches. There is also lots of talk of products and preferred equipment, there's no sponsorship or promotion, but they do talk...

Send us Fan Mail Paint correction can seem a bit of a minefield, so we've got two episodes that all talk you through the process. In this first instalment, Rich and Dave are discussing how to deal with light defects. There is simple step by step advice and chat about compound and pad choice. The Detailing Bay is from Cleanyourcar.co.uk, so while there is some mention of products, it's no...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to season 2 of The Detailing Bay. Season 1 was all about detailing discussions, but now it’s time to talk you through those detailing jobs, step by step. First up, Rich and Dave are going through the two-bucket method of washing. There’s advice on safe washing, tips on the equipment your need and how to get the best and safest wash possible.  The Detailing Bay is the detai...

Send us Fan Mail In this second episode of detailing myths, Rich and Dave are focussing their attention on those around paint correction. Are paint thickness gauges worth it, can you mix the products of different manufacturers, and the age old question of which is better, dual action or rotary machine polisher? The Detailing Bay is the detailing podcast from Clean Your Car.   For all of the produc...

Send us Fan Mail Rich and Dave are talking how to care for a convertible roof. Summer is almost here so it's time to dust off the vinyl and head for the open road, but first they're in the detailing bay with the do’s and don’ts and how to keep your roof looking good.  The Detailing Bay is the detailing podcast from Clean Your Car.   For all of the products we've mentioned here, visi...

Send us Fan Mail Detailing jobs can be made all the more easier thanks to the variety of tools and accessories available. From boars hair brushes to battery powered polishers, Rich and Dave are running through their top rated products and chatting how you can work smarter not harder, thanks to the choice available.   The Detailing Bay is the detailing podcast from Clean Your Car.   For all of the...

Send us Fan Mail Pads and compound choice can have the best of us scratching our heads. In an ideal world, there would be a colour coded system, but with every manufacturer having their own way of doing things, it just makes things confusing.  Rich and Dave are in the detailing bay talking the different types of pads, compounds and how to get the right combination.  The Detailing Bay is the detail...

Send us Fan Mail Bringing your trim back to life can be a very satisfying job. In the detailing bay, Rich and Dave are discussing the ways you can bring your trim back to black and how it doesn't have to be a big job to yields good results.  They chat interior and exterior, plastic and fabric, the types of finish and even the social media hacks.  The Detailing Bay is the detailing podcast fro...

Send us Fan Mail Rich and Dave are back in the detailing bay and discussing buckets. It might not seem the sexiest of subjects, but it's the first step to safely cleaned paint. Is the two bucket worth it, and what about those enthusiasts who have a bucket for every wheel? And if they're talking buckets, it's natural to delve into the world of shampoos. There is a whole myriad of cho...

Send us Fan Mail While some might balk at spending £20 on detailing products, others think nothing of throwing £100k at the ultimate detail. In this episode, Rich and Dave discuss detailing for the super rich with bespoke packages that costs thousands.  And you can't discuss this side of detailing without looking at the heritage wax brands where a pot of wax can set you back tens of thousands...

Send us Fan Mail It doesn't seem that long ago since everyone reached straight for the chamois, then along came microfibre towels. Rich and Dave are in the detailing bay and giving us a run down on these go-to accessories and how their evolution has made detailing so much safer. Also in this episode, Dave has a list of the products he thinks deserve more glory than they get. He's shining...

Send us Fan Mail As spring has sprung, Rich and Dave have a chat about the types of jobs they want to tackle and how the better weather affects the way we use detailing products. There is talk about the imminent show season and how to keep that paint gleaming at a show. Then it's on to wet coats, from their primitive beginnings to the time saving, gloss enhancing products we have today.  The...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode from the detailing bay, Rich and Dave discuss ceramic coatings and PPF. One the past few years, both have become increasingly popular with people who want to protect their paint. But just what can you expect from them, how long will they last and can a DIY detailer attempt it themselves? The Detailing Bay is the detailing podcast from Clean Your Car.   For all of t...

Send us Fan Mail There is so much choice with detailing products and everybody seems to have an opinion with what you need. In this episode, Rich and Dave discuss what the detailing essentials and break down the products so you can create a kit that works for you. They also spend a moment getting carried away planning their own detailing bay if money were no object.  The Detailing Bay is the detai...

Send us Fan Mail We've all heard the horror stories with detailing blunders, we may have even carried out a few ourselves. In this episode, Rich and Dave talk through the main culprits for detailing mistakes, how to put them right and how to avoid them in the future.  The Detailing Bay is the detailing podcast from Clean Your Car.   For all of the products we've mentioned here, visit www...