4 Outdated Detailing Techniques Still Being Used

Posted on May 16, 2012 by James Detmer

car careIn the detailing world, tradition often clouds the innovative breakthroughs that our industry has made over the years. Products, techniques, you name it – it’s all changed. We talk a lot about what you should do regarding car care, but not a lot about what people used to do. As for a little change of pace, here are 4 outdated detailing techniques and modern innovations that put them to shame. Continue reading →

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Protecting Matte Wraps

Posted on May 13, 2012 by James Detmer

Matte Vinyl Wrap ProtectionAs you know, much of the automotive community is going ga-ga for matte paint jobs. Increasingly so, we’re starting to see manufacturers offer factory matte options, but that doesn’t limit your car’s ability to become matte. Matte wraps are all the rage, especially on exotic cars that aren’t offered in factory matte finishes – GT3s, DB9s, etc. They’re an alternative that many car owners gravitate to because it’s not totally permanent. Problem is, vinyl wraps stain more than wine on carpet. That said, if you own or are considering getting a matte wrap on your ride, make sure you follow these three steps to keep your vinyl wrap as clean as the day it was installed. Continue reading →

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Layering Waxes

Posted on May 12, 2012 by James Detmer

wax layering tipsMaybe you’ve heard of the practice, maybe you haven’t. Either way, layering waxes is widely used throughout the cosmetic car care world, and for plenty of reasons. The main two? Shine and protection. That said, all layering is not created equal. You’ll soon see that the product(s) you choose make all the difference, but at the end of the day there really isn’t “one” way to layer waxes. In fact, there are many scenarios that you’ll find yourself (and your car) in – each requiring a different product combination and technique. Continue reading →

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Matte Paint Care Myths: DEBUNKED!

Posted on May 5, 2012 by James Detmer

Myths of matte paintThere’s nothing in this world quite like allowing fact to bust the cap off mere theories. Believe me, in the detailing community, all sorts of nonsense churning out on the interwebs. Troll some detailing forums, you’re guaranteed to see them – a whole muck of unadvised claims without much evidence to back it up. Still don’t believe me? Well believe this… there are actually people out there who think polishing protects their car. Nevertheless, I’m here to shine some light on a few matte finish myths that have been circulating for quite some time. Continue reading →

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3 Steps to Easily Keep Upholstery Clean

Posted on May 4, 2012 by James Detmer

Clean Car UpholsteryYesterday I happened to come across what appears to be a new fad in older cars – sweatshirt seat covers. Upon further examination and creeping on this dude’s car, I noticed his seats were simply filthy. Rather than getting them cleaned or taking care of them, he must’ve figured throwing some XXXL Old Navy hoodies over the front seats would take care of the problem. If that truly is his though process, he’s got another thing coming. After all, sweatshirts get dirty, too. And when you don’t properly care for something like your car seats, you end up having to take a machine to the mess – in this case a high-powered hot water extractor to remove embedded junk from upholstered cloth. If only he knew how easy it was to keep his cloth seats clean (and protected) in the first place… Continue reading →

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Best Car Care Products For Summer

Posted on April 28, 2012 by James Detmer

carpolish,carwax,cardetailingproducts,carcleaningproducts,carcareproducts,autodetailingsupplies,detailingkits,bestcarwax,carcleaner,carleathercare,odoreliminator,greenproductscarI can’t believe I’m saying this, but it’s almost May… and when it’s almost May, well, it’s almost Summer. Longer days, shorter nights, more driving, more sun. Sounds like the formula for a good time, that is if your car has been cared for properly. Nobody likes an ugly car, so here are four car care products you’ll need to have your car looking pristine for Summer 2012. Continue reading →

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New Arrival: Matte Motorcycle Prescription

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Dr. Beasley's

Matte Motorcycle Finish Care KitFinally, the same quality care for matte cars is available in more economically sized bottles for matte motorcycles. As most of us know, the matte trend has been sparked and certainly influenced by the motorcycle industry. Many manufactures, BMW and Ducati for example, offer matte paint options on almost every bike they produce.

The wait is over. Start with Matte Body Wash and give your bike a good cleaning. On any soiled areas, behind the front tire or lower fairings, use Matte Paint Cleanser to successfully remove water spots, some staining, and more. After washing the bike, leave it wet and apply Matte Paint Sealant to any matte surface. You can go right over gas caps, accents, decals, lights, and more with Matte Paint Sealant without causing harm. In fact, you’d be protecting them, too. Once your done, keep the 4 oz. bottle of Matte Final Finish with you so you can remove fingerprints, dust spots, and gunk from your bike after a ride.

Whether you ride to cruise the back roads or hit the track, be sure to have your Matte Motorcycle Prescription handy when it’s time to get clean. You won’t be disappointed.

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BMW Frozen Paint Guidelines

Posted on April 22, 2012 by James Detmer

BMW Frozen Matte Paint CareBMW released a video last week on caring for their factory matte, “Frozen” paint jobs. Such paint jobs are exclusive, and as the BMW rep in the video below states, this unique finish is currently only offered on the exclusive M performance line. As you know, BMW released a press release explaining the proper way to care for this hot new paint…and much of the information is very good. It includes a lot of stuff we’ve been saying for a long time, but some of it is a bit misguided. In any case, it inspired us to list a few of what we consider to be the most important things to keep in mind when dealing with matte paint..

Here they are:

  • Do not polish or wax the vehicle.
  • Do not use mechanical means of cleaning the surface.
  • Remove insect remains, tar and other residues immediately.
  • Always keep your paint protected.

In the video, they do a great job of telling you what you should know, but they don’t really tell you why. I guess you could say I’m here to fill the gap and fill you in on the reasoning behind their statements. Here goes… Continue reading →

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Mario Andretti Ferrari Event

Posted on April 19, 2012 by James Detmer

Mario Andretti PhotoThis most recent Sunday was pretty eventful for me. I got the chance to ride up to Napa, California with the Ferrari Club of Northern California. Our destination? Mario Andretti’s vineyard. Let me clarify, he is a co-owner of the winery and, to my knowledge, doesn’t hang out there much. Needless to say, I wasn’t really expecting to meet the man himself. Well, I did. Continue reading →

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What’s New | Update

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dr. Beasley's

Hey all,

Just want to give you an update on where we’ve been and what we’ve been doing for the past week or so. If you’ve checked out our facebook, you may already know, but we’ve got quite a bit of content coming your way! We had the pleasure of detailing a matte black Range Rover in Chicago and yesterday we got to head up to Mario Andretti’s vineyard in northern California.

We’ve got photos, videos, articles, and more coming your way, so be sure to stay active! While you’re at it, tweet us and check out our existing lot of automotive photography. We know you’ll enjoy it. Here’s a sneak peak:

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