Dialed In - Some Obsession Required Dialed In Podcast: February 20th, 2026
Feb 21, 2026
A wide-ranging chat about simplifying product packages and staging photo-ready car care kits. Practical shop tips cover microfiber laundry, PPF choices, and mounting PVC baseboards. Discussions include pressure washer updates, air compressors, and polish recommendations. Personal notes touch on parenting lessons, teaching kids about cars, and plans for an upcoming Middleton motor show appearance.
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Two-Step Start For Polishing Black Cars
- Start polishing black cars with a cutting polish like Griot's Fast Correcting Cream and a Rupes microfiber cutting pad.
- Follow with a finishing polish such as Sonax Perfect Finish and appropriate Rupes finishing pads.
Use Multiple Tanks To Extend Resin Life
- Dual Krenzle cabinets extend resin life and reduce resin replacement frequency for water treatment systems.
- Expect roughly 300–400 gallons per resin tank before replacement; multiple tanks distribute load.
Prefer McKees N914 For Rinseless Washes
- For rinseless washes, choose a concentrated product like McKees N914 for near-untraceable drying results.
- A gallon will last a long time and avoids leaving residues compared with some other formulas.
