The Automotive Artistry Podcast

The Automotive Artistry Podcast

Want to hear the ins of the Custom car world? My podcast is a conversation with professionals in the custom automotive world getting you the insight to some of the best builders, fabricators, metal shapers, body people, painters, mechanics and more that are currently in the industry from around the world. This is a podcast from one professional to another. From talking about our lives in the shop to life outside of the shop, you’ll get to know us, relate to, and get some real world knowledge.

Episodes

April 21, 2025 161 mins

Tyler Krause is a custom automotive bodywork and finish specialist. He is the owner and operator of Trueblox, a product company that creates specialized bodywork tools. His new book "Elevated" is now available and shows the processes, tools and skills it takes to learn from his years of experience at some of the most well known shops in the country. 


IG @tylerkrauseinc @trueblox

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See Episode 6 for Andys intro episode 

Andy Meeh is an automotive custom painter that focuses on anything from flaked and candied hot rods and classics, to custom motorcycles. He’s been in the industry long enough to have some good stories and work with some big names. He is part of the team over at Hot Rods and Custom Stuff in Escondido, California.

IG: @flyin_iron_designs

Shop IG: @hotrods_and_customstuff

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February 12, 2025 94 mins

Chris Dunlop is an automotive artist in its literal form. Owner of "The Art of Chris dunlop" based in Southern California Chris puts into practice incredible artwork which features a combination of his presectives and the style of artwork he has developed from his career in the Custom automotive indusrty. On this Episode you will know what it takes to be an incredible artist.

IG @Pinstripe_Chris

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February 5, 2025 111 mins

Efrain Gonzales Is a custom painter Located in Arizona. Bugs Specialises in custom paint, lowrider graphics, hand lettering, and more. Since 1986 Bugs Is considered an OG custom painter inspired by the earliest known custom painters and working himself with some of the most dedicated artists in the United States. He is also know as the tag team duo with the late and legendary Danny D (El Jefe) Both Bugs and Danny influenced the cus...

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Jeremy Seanor is the owner of Lucky Strike designs. At Lucky strike designs, Jeremy focuses on Custom paint from motorcycles to cars and trucks. Get to know Jeremys 18+ years in the indusrty, the mindset hes created for himself and what it takes to be a custom painter.

IG @Luckystrike_designs

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December 30, 2024 156 mins

Jim Kvatek is the director of Technical services and support at Zimmerman Auto body Supplies and Capital Automotive Refinish Supplies. With 30+ years in the industry as a techinican and rep with companies like PPG and SATA USA (formerly Dan Am), Jim has built relationships with many reputable hotrod and custom shops across the country.

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November 26, 2024 98 mins

Our two part series recoded LIVE at SEMA 2024.

Series 2 guest list includes

- Tony Larimer from SATA USA

- Jeremy Winters from Accudraft and formely "Booth Talk" @That_Jeremy_Fella

- Sergio Largo @Serlap_Next_Level

- Luis Quiñones @Lui787

- Bruce Sorensen JR @No1_Refinish_Tech

- Jonathan Gates @Jonathan_Gates1985

Hosted By SATA USA

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November 15, 2024 111 mins

SEMA 2024 series 1! Our first episode recorded live at SEMA 2024. Hosted by SATA USA.

Episode guest list.

Peter Lamb @melomotive

Lincoln Gray @melomotive

Rob Paddock @paddockspaintworks1

Kyle Morley @xecutionstyle

Ron Fleanor @Ron_flea_fleenor

Jim Kvatek @screamincheif

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October 27, 2024 25 mins

Miguel and Connie discuss events such as their trip to Akransas to be the first to try the new SATA Jet X a long side some great industry professionals. We have a special SEMA annoucement for the podcast as well as discussing the Refinisher Porn party and new merch.

SEMA Refinisher Porn party. Tuesday November 5th at 9:00PM. Location The Griffin LV.

SEMA Podcast schedule Nov 5th and 6th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Location SATA USA booth #31...

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September 25, 2024 118 mins

Jerry Lucey is a collision painter, custom painter, graffiti artist, and more. AKA Jerz, hes built a community of artists and enthusiests around him that eventually became his support system. In 2021 Jerry was involved in an accident that almost took his life. On this episode we get to know about Jerrys career, the full details of his accident and how hes found the mindset to move forward.

IG @Jerz_lma

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August 14, 2024 106 mins

Joe Compani is the owner of Compani Color located in Hayward CA. Specializing in refinishing of Hot rods, muscle cars, and historic cars. He has earned the respect of  multiple reputable builders and has collaborated a long side some incredible builds. Get to know Joe, his work ethic, early beginnings, processes learned and whats helped him push forward. 

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July 31, 2024 110 mins

Gary Dulin is the owner and operator of "The Atelier color studio". Specializing in European classic car restoration. Garys background comes from high end collision repair. On this episode, get to know how Gary transitioned his business from collision to restoration while finding his calling and understanding where his inspiration truly comes from.

Find Gary on instagram at the tags below.

@Theatelier.ct @snapalapagiss_thespraycan_...

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July 11, 2024 93 mins

Lets catch up! Welcome to the Automotive Artistry Podcast. My name is Miguel Perez and i started this podcast 4 years ago. While some of you have been listening for the last 4 years, some of you are new. That being said, I have taken some time off the podcast and social media and i realized that I need to take some time to reintroduce myself and dive into my current thought processes on this episode. Sitting down with me is my wife...

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November 28, 2023 115 mins

Kristen Felder is the face and owner of Collision Hub. She is well known in both the Collision and custom sides of our indusrty. On this episode you will get to know Kristen, understand some of the issues the collision indusrtry faces and what drives her to be so passionate about indusrty standards.

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October 29, 2023 46 mins

Miguel and Connie sit down on this SEMA eve episode to talk about SEMA events, the Custom Automotive manufacturing revolution and the mental side of what technicians face on a daily basis.

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Industry Social episode

Miguel and Connie sit down and discuss The 2023 Refinisher Porn meet, Our merchandise store, artists around the world, the Abrasives guideline series, shops hiring and last weeks social media question.

@miguelmapr @refinisherporn

@passionateink @girlsbehindthegun

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September 24, 2023 58 mins

Episiode 25 Indusrty Social with Miguel and Connie.

On this episode Connie and i discuss our future episiodes, industry education, shop standards, working to get yourself back on track, Old school vs new school metallity, protecting your peace of mind and social media questions.

@miguelmapr @refinisherporn

@passionateink @girlsbehindthegun

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Were back! After a long hietus, Were back on the podcast. Catch up with us on this episode to see what weve been up to and what is in the works for the future.

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@Miguelmapr @Refinisherporn

@passionateink @girlsbehindthegun

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Lets follow up this past year after months off from doing the podcast. Connie and myself recap our time this year. We go over SEMA 2022 and our thoughts on the state of the indusrty.

IG @miguelmapr @refinisherporn

IG @passionateink @girlsbehindthegun

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March 28, 2022 116 mins
Peter Lamb runs and started Melomotive, a company based out of Austraila that has a focus on hotrods and custom automotive products. He has a background in clay modeling and design that has helped him understand the shapes of vehicles and how to approach bodywork. IG @Melomotive
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