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Category Archives: How To

How To detailing videos, articles, examples and more.

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Matte Wheels + Matte Paint Coating?

Every few weeks, customers ask us a very specific question: Can I use Matte Paint Coating on my matte wheels? The answer is YES! However, there are a few things to consider when using Matte Paint Coating to protect matte wheels. Wheels get HOT. The high heat of the wheels changes the durability of Matte […]

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FAQs on Some of Dr. Beasley’s Best Sellers

  Matte Paint Prescription What’s in the kit? The kit includes Matte Body Wash, Matte Paint Cleanser, Matte Final Finish, Matte Paint Coating, and optional accessories. Why should I use Dr. Beasley’s matte products when there are other cheaper alternatives? Audi, Chrysler, and Hyundai all tested our matte products against our competitors and chose Dr. […]

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Hand Polishing vs. Machine Polishing

Let’s talk about polishing. Sometimes hand polishing is appropriate, sometimes a machine buffer is needed, and other times there should be no polishing done at all. We wanted to break down what polishing methods were appropriate for which scenarios in the simplest way possible. Hand polishing: Small areas Door handles that are riddled with key […]

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Scratched Matte Paint

We’ve blogged about this topic on more than one occasion, but we still receive tons of comments and questions from our customers about scratched matte paint. Matte 101 There are some basic matte paint rules to know. Matte paint cannot be clayed, polished, or waxed. Ordinarily, these are the processes one would use to remove […]

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Nano Coating Maintenance

Originally published September 23, 2016 Updated May 10, 2017 Our nano coating lasts up to 3 years. It protects paint from staining, fading, etching, and it’s scratch resistant. It also produces a seriously amazing, cold, sharp gloss and is insanely hydrophobic. If  you’ve already used it on your car, you already know that. If you […]

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Plastic Trim Restoration

OEMs have abandoned chrome exterior trim and moved on to plastic. No more is exterior trim meant to be flashy and loud but instead it’s now sleek, sheen, and black. While exterior plastic trim looks great on a new car, it’s very prone to UV damage. It fades from black to gray and looks tired, washed […]

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The Rise of Microsuede: How to Care for Alcantara, Dinamica, & Ultrasuede

As seen in Auto Detailing News Summer 2016 Issue: Our introduction to heavily used microsuede started with a Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Edition 1. A long time customer of ours came in with his beautiful and rare beauty and explained to us the issues he was having with his car’s interior. His Edition 1 had […]

Cleaning Your Car With Distilled Water

If you’ve ever had personal experience removing water spots from your car’s paint, you know how much of a chore it can be. At Dr. Beasley’s we emphasize preventative maintenance, so we’re here to discuss the benefits of detailing your car with distilled water. Is Distilled Water the Same as Filtered Water? Is Purified Water […]

Your Car’s Carpet & Upholstery are Filthy

We’re talking about carpets and upholstery in your car and the common problems associated with those surfaces. Carpet and upholstery in cars is found on the floors, mats, seats, door panels (throw it back to the 1970’s), and headliners. How Come Carpets are Problematic? Carpet and upholstery are soft and cushy, to make your ride […]