Monthly Archives: January 2014

Woodie Wagon at SEMA 2013
31
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, The Detail

How to Get Your Woodie to Properly Shine

Posted on by Will MacNeil

As detailers we are always being challenged to think in new ways. When a new job comes in, one course of action doesn’t always work on every car. So we have to analyze and assess the proper steps for each individual vehicle. This was the case when our friends over at Shiner’s Auto Detailing in […]

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Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Race Car
15
Jan
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Videos & Media

2014 North American International Auto Show – Detroit Michigan – Summary

Posted on by Will MacNeil

In the cluster of issues that Detroit is currently facing, at least there’s the NAIAS to pick up their spirits! Every year the North American International Auto Show comes to Detroit for a spectacular showing of newly released and concept cars from some of the world’s top companies.  With all the buzz being about what […]

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Matte Grey, Mercedes, SLS, AMG, Black Series
28
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, Videos & Media

Detailing a Matte 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series

Posted on by Andrew Donovan

We deal with high end cars all the time. But sometimes a car comes in that we have to step back and admire because it is truly special. Such was the case a couple weeks ago when a customer of ours stopped by with his brand new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. Now, I’ve never […]

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Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, The Detail, Tips

Storing Your Car? Beware!

Posted on by Will MacNeil

There are many reasons to store a car for long periods of time, winter weather conditions, traveling, moving, no-use, finances; feel free to pick your reason. But if you are going to be returning to the car at some point, either to use it or sell it, you’ll want to make sure that it’s not […]

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Matte Paint, Matte Paint Protection, Matte Sealant
10
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, Professional Detailing, Tips

Are YOU Doing it Wrong? Proper Matte Paint Protection

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Here at Behind the Detail, we like to help people with their matte paint questions. There are some things you DEFINITELY should do, and some things that aren’t a good idea.  When it comes to things you definitely should do, protecting it is number 1. Protection is an easy thing to do when all it […]

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Nano Coating Instant Bonding Being Applied on Audi
02
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

7 Step Process to Detailing an Audi A7

Posted on by Will MacNeil

The other day a gentleman came into the detailing shop we own in Chicago to get a “Complete Exterior”. We took a look at this car and saw that it was in fair condition with a few deep scratches in key areas.  We decided to take it in and told him he could pick it […]

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Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, The Detail, The Future of Detailing, Tips

The New Un-Cleanable Auto Interior…

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Recently there have been rumors floating around about a new type of interior material that cannot be cleaned.  This happens occasionally in our industry – a new material surfaces and everyone freaks out calling it un-cleanable or detail-proof. But we don’t like to think that way. So what does this mean for us as detailers? […]

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