Monthly Archives: June 2014

Detail Shop, Expectations, Requirements
24
Jun
Behind the Detail, Featured, Professional Detailing, Tips

10 Things To Do in Your Detail Shop

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

So I run and operate a detail shop in Chicago, IL called Simon’s Shine Shop where my reputation around the city (and wider) has grown based on the customer’s experience. For me it’s not about turnover and how many cars I can get in and out, it’s about the quality that goes into the cars and how […]

Continue reading →
matte mercedes sls amg black series
26
Jun
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Matte Car Care

How to Detail a Matte Car using the Matte Paint Prescription

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Many of our customers buy our Matte Paint Prescription so that they have everything they need to take care of their matte car. But once it arrives on their doorstep the question usually arises – “Now what?” While we tend to think that detailing a matte finished vehicle is easier than a glossy one, it’s still […]

Continue reading →
metal, chrome, polish, restore, rust
17
Jun
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To

Metal Polishing: The Quick Guide

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

There is good news when it comes to polishing the metals on your vehicle. Most of it – like your tail pipe, wheels, exhaust manifold, outer panels, trim, and engine – is made of stainless steel. While stainless steel is rust and stain resistant, the chromium oxide and nickel finish on the metal is NOT. […]

Continue reading →
overspray, paint, matte, removing
04
Jun
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, The Detail

Removing Overspray from a Matte Black Harley Davidson

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Overspray from a construction site littered a matte black Harley Davidson the other day. Needless to say, that’s no way to ride around the city and show off such an awesome bike.  Luckily we got our hands on the bike and were able to restore it back to it’s original clean factory look. Contaminants like […]

Continue reading →
Towels, Damp, Microfiber, Detailing, Drying
04
Jun
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To

Use Damp Microfiber Towels to Improve Performance

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

All detailers should make it a habit to use a partially wet or damp microfiber towel when drying a wet car because it absorbs water better than one that is fully dry. Scientifically speaking, the skin of a water molecule is polarized (attracted to specific molecules), thereby acting like a magnet for other liquid or […]

Continue reading →
Clear Bra, Advantages,
13
Jun
Behind the Detail, Featured, Tips

Clear Bra: Advantages of Using Paint Protection Film

Posted on by Will MacNeil

There are two types of people in the world when it comes to their vehicles, preventative people and reactive people. There are the people who even before they buy their car have already decided how and where to get it detailed. Although many people don’t understand the importance of detailing a brand new car, there’s […]

Continue reading →
Harley Davidson project livewire
19
Jun
Behind the Detail, Featured, Videos & Media

Harley Davidson Project LiveWire: Electric Motorcycle (Video)

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Harley Davidson is on a mission to reach a new demographic, a young and earth conscientious demographic with the potential release of an brand new electric motorcycle. It’s an exciting time and they are doing all the right things.  They are taking the bike around the country and getting feedback from dealerships and customers on […]

Continue reading →