The Auto Detailing Podcast

Are you buying detailing products you don't actually need?
In this episode, I break down the most overhyped DIY car detailing products that are pushed hard by marketing—but don't make sense for real-world car care. We cover graphene and triphene, borophene ceramic coatings, all-in-one waterless wash ceramic sprays, iron removers vs color-changing wheel cleaners, why multiple compounds and polishes are unnecessary for DIYers, the truth about pH-neutral-only car wash soaps, and why you don't need multiple wash buckets to safely wash your car.
This video is for DIY detailers who want better results, safer washing, and a simpler setup—without falling for hype. Pros may need specialized products, but if you're maintaining your own vehicle, less gear and better technique will always win.
If you're tired of cluttered shelves, confusing product claims, and gimmicks in the detailing world, this episode will save you money and make detailing easier.

PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT: 

Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr
The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d
Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu
Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber
Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LsxJ69
Finishing Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/black-finishing-pad or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNDCPTG
SHOP ALL JIMBO'S DETAILING ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LX3mVE
 
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STOP wasting money on detailing gear that gathers dust. In today's episode, I'm stripping away the "ego buys" and showing you the 6 expensive tools you should NEVER buy—and the things you should invest in immediately to get pro results.
Most detailers go broke before they even get their first client because they buy gear they only use twice a year. If you want to run a profitable business (or just have the cleanest car on the block), you need to invest in Chemistry and Technique, not just expensive machinery.
If you want to move the needle on your results, start here:
Spot-Free Rinse: DIY Deionized Water System. High quaitly soap - The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-super-soaper on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eqLf3f

Quality Chemistry: Stop using 1950s wax. Upgrade to Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray. https://www.jimbosdetailing.com/TAS

High-Flow Pressure Washer: Look for 2.0+ GPM.

Premium Microfiber: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber

Additional Jimbo's Detailing products:

Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/picture-perfect-polish or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aF6gIG
Complete Cabin Cleaner: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/complete-cabin-cleaner or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4azH7Pt
All Jimbo's Detailing Products on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44TFDMm

Is your ceramic coating failing? The #1 reason isn't the product—it's the maintenance. Today I'm exposing the biggest ceramic coating lies and showing you how to fix a clogged coating using Tough as Shell.
The industry wants you to believe coatings are "set it and forget it," but that's the fastest way to ruin your paint. We're breaking down the system I use to keep my cars looking brand new without the 8-hour weekend struggle.
Products Mentioned In This Episode: 
The Decon Bundle: 
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-decon-bundle
The Gloss Boss: 
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-gloss-boss
Jimbo's Tough As Shell:
 https://www.jimbosdetailing.com/TAS /or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4jcwOTE
Pure Magic Cleaner:
 https://www.jimbosdetailing.com/PMC /or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aAWC9Y
The Super Soaper:
 https://www.jimbosdetailing.com/TSS /or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49b8TQ1
 Complete Cabin Cleaner https://www.jimbosdetailing.com/CCC /or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4979MZO
Watch the youtube video: https://youtu.be/R7UP-Ok4OSo
In this episode, we dive into the reality of car detailing in 2026. From "permanent" coatings to the myth of scratch-proof paint, I'm showing you the system that actually works for daily drivers.
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You don't always need more products — sometimes you just need a better approach.
In this episode, I walk through three detailing habits I use that might seem a little unconventional, but have helped me save time and still get great results.
We'll talk about:
Why I don't use wash buckets anymore

How I clean wheels with minimal scrubbing using wheel acid

Why I use a ceramic spray on leather seats as part of my regular maintenance

Everything I share is focused on working efficiently, not cutting corners. I'm big on making each product do more than one job and finding methods that simplify the process without sacrificing results.
This isn't theory — it's what I use every day on real cars.
If detailing ever feels more complicated or time-consuming than it needs to be, I think you'll get a lot out of this one.
The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-super-soaper Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/picture-perfect-polish Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/hard-as-shell-ceramic-spray Complete Cabin Cleaner: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/complete-cabin-cleaner
All Jimbo's Detailing Products on Amazon: https://www.jimbosdetailing.com/Amazon

Are you still doing detailing steps that don't actually make your car cleaner, shinier, or safer? In this episode, I break down the MOST overrated detailing steps that modern chemistry has made totally unnecessary. These old-school methods slow you down, waste product, and don't improve your results.
The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-super-soaper Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/picture-perfect-polish Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/hard-as-shell-ceramic-spray Complete Cabin Cleaner: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/complete-cabin-cleaner
All Jimbo's Detailing Products on Amazon: https://www.jimbosdetailing.com/Amazon
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