Podcasts
Hear The Total Pros Auto Detail Training Center president Mel Craig as a guest on
Maynard's
Garage!
Summer Detailing Series, part 5:
Chemical confusion -
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Clay, compounds, polishes and waxes — what to you use when, where and how
often. Mark and Dave talk with Mel Craig, president of The Total 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 -
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A well-trained car detailer can make $75,000 to $150,000 a year, according to Mel
Craig, president and founder of The Total 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 -
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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 Total 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:
Mark and Dave talk with The Total 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 Total 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 -
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Despite mandated water-rationing plans, Mel Craig, owner of The Total Pros Auto
Detailing Training Center, talks in-studio with Mark Maynard and Dave Stall about
his environmentally responsible training program. The California-licensed school
in Oceanside, Calif., has five-day classes to become a professional detailer and
monthly "Do It Yourself" classes for enthusiasts and anyone interested in taking
care of their vehicles.
Published: June 2, 2009