Issue 18

As we approach our eighth year in print our first VW graces the front cover courtesy of Joe at Auto Glanz, and we have a packed 131 further pages for your delight. We kick off with a monster rundown of this year’s Waxstock, followed by a new-to-us detailing show in Scotland. Our adventures take us further afield with a bit of on-the-ground research into the Irish detailing industry, and into Switzerland in search of diamonds.

With loads of new releases happening at SEMA we give you the rundown on the most interesting, while we also get to play with some of the newest potions and hardware on the market back in Blighty. Particular highlights are two new machines – one from Rupes, the other Lake Country, and a very cool gadget from Rhopoint.

The guide section kicks off with our second installment of the boat detailing series, this time looking at teak decking, before going into far too much detail on exhaust tip polishing. We go green, briefly, and look at how you, as a detailer can help reduce our collective carbon footprint, and what companies are doing to the same end.

Our interview of the issue is none other than Jason Rose – perhaps the best travelled detailer on the planet, with a long history at Meguiar’s and Rupes. Our Trader Talk chapter begins with a brief history of Dr Beasley’s before following UK detailer Martin Barrow on his foray into the Middle East.

Our Wellness section has swelled for this edition too, with the lowdown on ADHD, avoiding burnout, and keeping yourself safe around chemicals thanks to top contributions from Nanolex chemist Andreas Neuner and ADHD specialist Mirka Frommenwiler. Kingfisher Insurance has also done us a nice ditty on immediate action for a detailer in the event of a whoopsie.

The Megatest this issue is on Wheel Cleaners and we have roped in Steve of Geeky Detail Reviews to help us explore the acids, alkalis, and nitty gritty of rim rubbing. Finally, our showcase is stunning Scirocco that had gone astray but was rescued thanks to the labours of Danny the Detailer.

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