Paint and Panel: The Edge

About Paint and Panel: The Edge

Welcome to The Edge: the podcast from Paint & Panel Magazine that truly gives collision-repair specialists the edge. If you're a business owner or manager, you can't afford to miss out on the latest industry chat. Is the new equipment on the market worthwhile for your business? What are the best practices and inspiring stories in your industry? Do you want to keep up with what your competitors and market leaders are doing? Paint & Panel will answer all of these questions and more.

Publisher

Paint and Panel

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jul 2021

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

147 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Sept 2026

   PAP191: Australia's automotive Skillaroos for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

   In this episode, Sam Street meets with Australia's automotive repair representatives for the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 event. We begin our discussion by reviewing WorldSkills' origins as a not-for-profit charity for the last 40 years, and its role in promoting trades to students with Brigitte Collins. We speak to WorldSkills experts Paul Poverino and Cameron Killen along with our Skillaroos Sam Sheddon and Jack Richards about their roles and journeys to Shanghai, the pathways and standards involved in international body repair, and their experiences with global trainers, employers, and competitions. Our discussion gives us a behind the scenes look at industry partners like Axalta and Glasurit, and what it's like going from competing at local and then international competitions. We wrap up by reviewing how WorldSkills Australia encourages industry involvement and highlights young talent. Links & Resources: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 https://worldskills.org/what/competitions/worldskills-shanghai-2026/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldskills-australia/ https://www.facebook.com/WorldSkillsAU ------------------------------ The Edge Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Paint and Panel, owned and published by Yaffa Media. Hosts: Sam Street & Grant McHerron Producer: Steve Visscher

2. 

   13 Jul 2026

   PAP190: 3M's Latest Products at Melbourne's Collision Repair Expo

   In this episode, Sam Street travels to the Collision Repair Expo in Melbourne where she interviews representatives from 3M about their new products. We begin our discussion by exploring 3M's new Performance Spray Gun, a carbon composite offering enhanced ergonomics, comfort benefits, high transfer efficiency to save paint, and the ability to switch between fine finish and conventional spray modes. Our discussion also gives us an insight into 3M™ Cubitron™ Abrasives, specifically the re-engineered Cubitron™ 3 range which can provide up to a 50% increase in performance over the previous model. We highlight its cost-effective use through its longer life, whilst it has a higher initial cost, it is recovered through its superior quality and productivity gains. We wrap up by reviewing the new 3M™ Hookit™ Blue Net Abrasive Discs, which feature improved dust extraction capabilities compared to standard paper discs, enhancing workshop health and reducing cleanup time for better overall productivity. Links & Resources: 3M Abrasives for Collision Repair https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/p/c/abrasives/i/automotive/collision-repair/ 3M™ Performance Spray Guns https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/collision-repair-au/paint-preparation-system/ 3M Stand at the 2026 Collision Repair Expo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVjCOEeTh_E James Lawson - Collision Repair MSO Specialist https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lawson-123415160/ Jason Nagy - Application Engineer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-nagy-982210360/ Contact 3M https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/collision-repair-au/support/ 3M Customer Service: Dial 1-3M 1-3M (136-136) ------------------------------ The Edge Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Paint and Panel, owned and published by Yaffa Media. Hosts: Sam Street & Grant McHerron Producer: Steve Visscher Editor: Chris Visscher Paint and Panel - © 2026

3. 

   27 Apr 2026

   PAP189: What's in store for the 30th anniversary Paint & Panel's Bodyshop Awards

   In this episode, Sam Street and Grant McHerron talk about Paint & Panel's 2026 Bodyshop Awards with sponsors and former winners. The group includes James Frape, CEO of Compass, Glenn Harvey, Managing Director of Harvey Accident Repairs, Martin Dickinson, General Manager Collision at AMA Group, and Stuart Faid, Chief Commercial Officer with Clear 21. We begin our discussion by reviewing the evolution of the Paint & Panel's Bodyshop Awards now that it's entering its 30th anniversary, and is being held at Movie World in Gold Coast on November 27th. Our conversation recognises the importance of giving recognition in an underappreciated industry, celebrating excellence, and the value of bringing the collision repair community together. We get insights into why companies sponsor the event, the benefits experienced by previous winners and their teams, and receive updates for the 2026 awards, which promise for a simplified entry processes, and in person judging for best shop categories. We look forward to the awards being a celebration and strategic opportunity for repairers to gain recognition, improve performance, and strengthen their place within the industry. Links & Resources: 2026 Bodyshop Awards: https://bodyshopawards.com.au/ iBodyshop: https://www.ibodyshop.com/ Paint and Panel: www.paintandpanel.com.au ------------------------------ The Edge Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Paint and Panel, owned and published by Yaffa Media. Hosts: Sam Street & Grant McHerron Producer: Steve Visscher Editor: Chris Visscher Paint and Panel - © 2026

Who has been a guest on Paint and Panel: The Edge

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• Tracey Richards
• Glenn O'Donnell
• James Frape
• Steve Leal

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YouTube views

173,074

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5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

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93

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

76

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