Detailing Down Under Podcast

On this episode Joe and Dale are in Melbourne attending the Motor Show. For the first 2 days they walked and walked chasing industry leading brands and experts to here about their latest products and thoughts on attending a massive event. This was our first time attending the show and was very impressed and blown away from the amount of people attending and quality of the show. If your in the indu...

On this episode with catch up with Ahmad who is the owner of a brand new retail outlet for detailing products based in Sydney. Only recently these guys have popped up which caught our attention. This is not your standard supplies shop. The best thing about this shop is you can talk to the guys face to face. Grab what you need and get back to work. No waiting on shipping. We chat about the new and...

On this episode we have finally tracked down the boy's Dan and Nick from Deluxe Detail based in Brisbane QLD. From entering the industry as a duo from completely different walks of life, the boys are absolutely smashing it now in business. Now moving to a much larger premises Dan and Nick tell us the real struggles in one of Australia's booming cities. Bloody ripper blokes as you will hear...

This episode of DDUP we dive into the world of Meta Ad Marketing featuring Josh from Tarai Marketing. Do you run Meta Ad's in your business? Do they really generate leads? Josh breaks this all down. From funny stories to genuine tips that actually work. If you wanna lift your Meta Ad game this is your episode. Big thanks to Josh. For more info reach out to Josh at Tarai Marketing josh@taraimarketi...

Starting off 2026 with a BANG. Awesome to have Aaron from A-Z Car Detailing which is based in Geelong Victoria. We have a great chat about what's it like starting with zero experience to now running a large shop with employees. If you already ain't following their socials they are definitely doing it differently. And it's working. Plus we dive into his new business coach (Chat GPT) Ple...

On this final episode of the year Dale & Joe reflect back on the year and discuss the wins and losses within their own businesses, what's to come in 2026, a round up of the F1 season and also Dale reveals how his Google review challenge went. Great fun episode to finish the year on. Massive thanks to our long term supporters and welcome to the new listeners as well. We hope you've enjoyed it as mu...

On today's episode we catch up with Joel from Nxtzen Australia which specialises in Ceramic Coatings. Joel gives us a great story from how coatings came to be in Australia and a few untold secrets along the way. We also cover all the hot topics within the industry from “Is it really Australian Made” and everyone’s favourite “Graphene” Joel also explains what it really costs to run a coating compan...

On today's episode we catch up with Daniel the owner of Ricardo's Detail Garage based on the Gold Coast. (Please note he's NOT the F1 driver Danni Ric) As you can tell Daniel is very down to earth guy with a real focus on taking his business to the next level. Super passionate and a real hidden gem shop on the Gold Coast. So grab the polisher or a beer and enjoy this one. Thanks for li...

On this episode we catch up with Jason from Sydney who is the original founder of Deluxe Automotive Detailing. Jason's shop just didn't pop up overnight. He has been in this game for over 20 years now and when you think he might wanna slow down. Wrong. He goes and starts up another shop (RPM Car Detailing) Jason explains how he made it to get into running 2 shops plus gives his tips for ru...

On this episode Dale and Joe enjoy another catch up episode to bring their thoughts on what's happening in the world of F1 and their other favorite sports they follow. Also the feature topic is how busy are we really!!! From talking to others in the industry some people are busy and some are very quiet atm. Everyone has different markets in different parts of the country. The boys think outsid...

This weeks episode we sit down with Joe and Amber from Limitless Detailing on Sunshine Coast. Joe and his wife have built something special. Starting in the automotive scene and now going all in on the Marine detailing industry. We chat about how they've grown the business, what it's like running it together as a family and the exciting challenges of shifting from working on Cars to Boats. Such a...

On this episode we catch up Jason from Super Fresh Detailing which is based in Brisbane. From his social's it's hard to believe that Jason also is a home based detailer. From the funny stories to learning PPF. Every episode there is always something to learn. So grab the polisher or a beer and enjoy this one. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to share, subscribe and rate our episodes from where e...

On this week’s Detailing Down Under Podcast, Dale and Joe sit down with Caitlyn from Cosca Accounting in Innisfail to talk about the side of detailing most of us try to avoid… the numbers! From tax tips to navigating employment, regulations, and all things accounting for car detailers, Caitlyn breaks it down in a way that actually makes sense. Whether you’re just starting out or running a full-blo...

On this episode we catch up with Dean from Complete Automotive Protection which is formally known as The Detailing Centre based in Caloundra. Dean has been in the game for many many years. And from hearing his story he's definitely seen it all. Joe and Dean use to work close to each other and have some funny stories along the way. Lots of great nuggets of business advice in this one. Another banga...

On this episode we dive into all things Business Insurance. As a Detailer are you covered for what you do!!! We ask Tyrone all the hot topic questions we all think about daily. Some of the answers might even get you thinking and checking your own policies. Big thanks to Tyrone from Rivers Insurance Brokers for joining us. If you need help with any insurance flick him an email. Tyrone Gil (tyrone.g...

On this episode of DDUP we catch up with Aaron from EDM Detailing which is based on the Gold Coast. Aaron is a home based detailer and PPF installer. Not a Hex light in site or the flashy studio that we are all use to. But don't let that turn you off. His social content really hits the mark with a lot of his customers and they don't mind his location of business at all. We chat about the pros and...

On this episode Dale and Joe dive into the not so glamorous side of PPF. If your a Detailer and thinking of adding this service to your business this episode is for you. From tips and tricks to why you should, to the hidden costs with dealing with PPF. It's not the stress free and cheap side gig you were hoping for. So grab the polisher or a beer and enjoy this one. Thanks for listening. Don't for...

On today's ep Dale and Joe are riding guest free. That's right. Not from a lack of guests anyway. We always love to mix things up. This episode we dive back into the F1 world and give our thoughts on how the season is shaping up and share our other sporting interests. We might surprise you. Our main topic of discussion is how we both started our Detailing business in small rural areas of Australia...

On today's episode we have an awesome chat with Matt from Fusion Detailing and PPF. If your into PPF or thinking about it. This episode is for you. Did I mention Colour change PPF, which is going off atm. Jam packed full of info and tips plus some good laughs along the way. As you can hear Matt loves what does and such a top bloke as well. We battled through life's dramas for this one (you won't e...

On this episode we catch up with Jack from Urbanity. This guy has been creating massive waves within the industry from a content perspective. Producing informative eye catching content which has been a hit online. As always we dive into the history of his brand and the story behind the name. It was finally great to get Jack on to have a chat. Enjoy. So grab the polisher or a beer and enjoy this on...

On today's episode we catch up with Brett from Sullivan Kerr Auto Care. Brett is the main guy behind all the shiny vehicles that get delivered from the Sullivan Kerr high end dealership. So is Brett our first dealership detailer? I wouldn't like to class him as that. His passion for the industry and cars is a true testament for the work he produces. And for some detailers it's an achievement to wo...

On today's we head over to Pennsylvania USA to chat with Michael from Urable. Urable is designed specifically for automotive businesses, Urable is an all-in-one work management software for detailing, PPF, vinyl wrapping, tinting, and ceramic coating businesses. This powerful application streamlines operations, making it easy to manage appointments, track customer information, and monitor inventor...

On this episode we're excited to have Brad from Studio Protect in Geelong join us for a chat. I have known Brad for a few years now since joining him at recent Bushwarpz gatherings. Very knowledgeable and down to earth guy who's super passionate in what he delivers day in day out. He dives into the what and why of the products he uses. Plus some great tips along the way. And to top it off he's Gee...

Let's welcome Jimbo Balaam "Detailing Podcast Royalty" to us. And the dynamic host of The Auto Detailing Podcast. With over a decade in the industry and in Podcasting he was definitely someone I listened to for years for inspiration to create my own here in Aus. Recently he launched his own line of premium detailing products which we touch on as well. So join us as we explore Jimbo&#...

Bonus episode time!!! We thought we would dish up a little something extra for you all. I'm sure you all know what Ceramic Coatings are!!! What are they used for? How much do you charge for a Coating. We chat about what we offer plus much more. Are you and F1 fan? We sure are. We have a quick chat about the current season ahead to mix things up. Love to hear your feedback as well. So grab the poli...