The Detailing Bay
Tune in each week for Rich and Dave talking all things car detailing.
From snow foams and waxes to catching up on the progress of the projects they're taking on. They give an unflinching opinion on the products out there and use their detailing experience to guide you through the sometimes confusing world of car detailing.
You can also catch the Detailing Bay on YouTube, 'The Detailing Bay', on Instagram @the_detailing_bay and of course by subscribing to this podcast wherever you listen.
For all of the products they talk about, you can head over to www.cleanyourcar.co.uk
Episodes
31 episodes
Paint thickness gauge- the tool you never knew you needed
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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13:35
Pads and Compounds- a closer look
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 di...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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14:25
Nano and Cordless Polishers
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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11:12
Bonus Episode- Paint Correction troubleshooting
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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9:42
Paint Correction- which machine do you go for?
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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17:31
Ceramic Coatings
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 th...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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12:36
Metal Care
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 t...
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9:21
Glass Care
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 mai...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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12:38
Paint Decontamination
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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8:31
All about wheels
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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15:53
Paint Correction- Part 2 Heavy Defects
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 approa...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:40
Paint Correction - Light Defects
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:39
Washing the two bucket way
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’...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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14:25
Detailing Myths Part 2
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 wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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18:32
Convertible roof care
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 look...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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12:28
Tools & accessories
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 w...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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16:09
The minefield of pads and compounds
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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17:21
Back to Black
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 inte...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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17:43
Two buckets or not two buckets
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 e...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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20:35
Detailing with no expense spared
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. An...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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28:33
Microfibre & underrated detailing products
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 detail...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:25
Detailing across the seasons & wet coats
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 a...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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25:30
Ceramic coatings & PPF
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:55
Detailing kit basics
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 y...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:18
Avoiding detailing mistakes
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 f...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:34