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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 […]

1969 E-Type Jaguar

Carnauba and Summer Are Incompatible

One of our favorite customer cars, the 1969 Red Jaguar E-Type came to see the Dr. Beasley’s team to get glossy before a car show. Owner Bob left the beauty in our care, only asking that the red paint POP when he came back. Most people’s first thought would be to use carnauba wax. It makes […]

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 […]

Wax, Paint Sealant, and Coatings: What’s the Difference?

Waxes, sealants, and coatings are frequently discussed in the auto detailing world, by both professionals and enthusiasts. But what makes them different from each other? Which product is appropriate for which scenarios? The terms waxes, sealants, and coatings, are organized as such for good reason. They’re in order of products containing the most organic ingredients […]

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 […]

Cleaning a Glossy Car With Matte Accents in 3 Easy Steps

We receive tons of questions from customers regarding how to deal with glossy cars with matte accents. People want to know if using matte products to care for the matte accents will damage or change the glossy parts of their car. The answer is no, but only if you use the right tools and methods. […]

Waterless Wash – The Full Picture

We know we’ve voiced some potentially controversial opinions regarding waterless wash in the past. We’re back to provide a more detailed explanation on waterless washes.  What is “Waterless”? The term waterless refers only to the process used to wash your car, not the product itself. Almost all waterless wash products contain water in their makeup. They’re […]