Build and Shine | FULL SHOW | #68




School of Hot Rod Radio show

Summary: Having the right supplies can make or break your next car restoration project. In this week's all new episode of School of Hot Rod, host Alan Taylor and Dan "Boots" Longenette are sitting down with Scott Ellis of Jax Wax and Dean of Hot Rods by Dean. Topics include paint-job fails, gasoline thieving, and the formula behind a good car wax. Segment 1: Jax Wax If you're wanting to make your candy paint shine, Jax Wax may be the product for you. Dan "Boots" Longenette fill us in on why this is the perfect wax for you. Segment 2: Glory of Carnauba Jax Wax started out as a commercial product for car dealers, detailers, and body shops. How did they make the transition to retail? Scott Ellis fills us in on on the growth of Jax Wax, and the importance of a good wax formula. Segment 3: Keep It Simple From a pesky water spot to a booming business; Jax Wax has been thriving for the past 25 years. What's their secret? It's all about the finest ingredients, and keeping it simple. Scott Ellis talks about the inception of Jax Wax. Segment 4: Hot Rods by Dean How do you go from drag racing to owning and operating your own hot rod shop? CEO of Hot Rods by Dean, Dean Livermore describes how he went from race cars to show worthy rods. Segment 5: Times Have Changed What does it mean to be a "car guy" today? We wax poetic about the car painting process of yesteryear. Plus, Alan shares an amusing story about a gas thief who caught himself on fire. Segment 6: The Right Tools The tools you utilize make a huge difference in your end result. Scott Ellis of Jax Wax and Dan "Boots" Longenette discuss the importance of selecting premier products. Then, Alan shares a story of an early paint job that took four tries to complete.