Radio Interviews

Hear The Detailing Pros Auto Detail Training Center president Mel Craig as a guest on Maynard's Garage!

Summer Detailing Series, part 5:

Chemical confusion - Download

Clay, compounds, polishes and waxes — what to you use when, where and how often. Mark and Dave talk with Mel Craig, president of The Detailing Pros Auto Detail Training Center, in Oceanside, Calif. Clay sets up the paint for improvement. Compounds help remove damage, polish puts a shine on the paint and wax protects the shine. Or does your vehicle need a paint sealant? Also highlighted is the first test of a revolutionary "Clay Bar," which may make obsolete the traditional lump of detailer's clay.

Published: July 7, 2009

Summer Detailing Series, part 4:

Getting into the business - Download

A well-trained car detailer can make $75,000 to $150,000 a year, according to Mel Craig, president and founder of The Detailing Pros Auto Detail Training Center in Oceanside, Calif. Mark and Dave talk with Mel about the content and "level of professionalism" that are taught in five-day and weekend "boot camps" as instructed by Craig at his facility.

Published: June 30, 2009

Summer Detailing Series, part 3:

Used-car conditioning - Download

How much should you spend to clean up and fix up that used car you'd like to sell? Auto-detailing professional Mel Craig, president of The Detailing Pros Detail Training Center, in Oceanside, Calif., gives tips to add hundreds to the asking price. And Dave Stall, with years as a new-vehicle service manager gives an overview of necessary repairs to the mechanical side.

Published: June 23, 2009

Summer Detailing Series, part 2:

Show time! - Download

Mark and Dave talk with The Detailing Pros owner and president Mel Craig to get the professional' viewpoint on how to get your collectible in show-winning condition. Craig says to focus on three main areas: Paint, glass and interior and tires and wheels. Gentle listeners, get you microfiber towels and chemicals ready, you have a show to win.

The Detailing Pros Auto Detailing Center in Oceanside, Calif., offers five- and two-day courses to be come a professional auto detailer.

Published: June 23, 2009

Summer Detailing Series, part 1:

Wash and detail your car with 1 pint of water - Download

Despite mandated water-rationing plans, Mel Craig, owner of The Detailing Pros Auto Detailing Training Center, talks in-studio with Mark Maynard and Dave Stall about his environmentally responsible training program.

Published: June 2, 2009