Monthly Archives: July 2014

Water Spots, Acid Rain, Paint
16
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To

Water Spots Etching Your Paint…Why?

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

What the Heck is Going on in the Rain? Rainwater is not pure. It is naturally acidic, the result of water collecting on dust and smoke particles in the clouds. Comprised of water vapor and any number of contaminants like pollen, mold, bacteria, dust, soil, pollutants, plant parts, algae, and insect parts, these tiny particles […]

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Polish, Buff, How To
23
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, Paint Correction

How to Avoid Polishing a Car

Posted on by Will MacNeil

The title of this article may throw you for a loop. I understand. When you see a car that has some issues, your first instinct may be to grab a tool and go fix it. The only issue with that is that you’re being extremely aggressive with your car’s paint when you do that. As […]

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Close-up of water droplets beading on Lamborghini roof with matte paint coating showing hydrophobic protection performance
18
Jul
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured

The Breakdown on Nano Coatings

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

UPDATED 11/16/2018 The perfect shine is the Holy Grail of the automotive appearance industry. For over a century, professionals have sought a magical solution—a long-lasting shine product that repels dirt, environmental contaminants, and rain so the vehicle’s paintwork has the best protection available. Something that would uphold a new car shine longer than waxes while saving […]

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Wet, Dry, Carbon Fiber
01
Jul
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Featured

Wet vs. Dry Carbon Fiber

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When people use the term “Carbon Fiber”, they’re usually referring to carbon fiber-reinforced polymers — that is, carbon fiber sheets laminated in a polymer, usually an epoxy resin. Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers are exceptionally strong, exhibiting extreme stiffness as well as tensile strength. Because of this strength, carbon fiber is a popular material for many applications […]

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Car, Clean, Car Wash, Detail a Car
02
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

The Basic Components to Detailing a Car

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Detailing a car is quite a bit more extensive than just washing your car. Washing you car could be as simple as soap and water and a vacuum. However, if you’re looking to really deep clean your car for either a sale or an event, follow this guide to learn how to detail a car. […]

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car care products
08
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To

Breaking Down Consumer Report’s Car Wash Guide

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Consumer Reports, a credible source for many of life’s questions and concerns, recently published an article we found relevant. Their Do’s and Don’ts of Washing Your Car compelled us to do a little fact checking to continue to educate people on the web. After having read the article and highlighted the points I agree with in yellow […]

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Smoke, Smell, Remove
25
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Interior Detailing

How to Remove Smoke Smell from a Car

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Getting the Smell of Cigarette Smoke Out of Your Vehicle Cigarette smoke is one of the most pervasive odors there is and one of the most difficult to remove from close quarters like your vehicle. I’ve seen smoke smell get behind door panels and discolor the white vapor barrier inside. Smoke build-up sometimes forms a […]

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Wheel Sealant, Brake Dust, Cleaning
29
Jul
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

What’s Wrong With Brake Dust?

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Brake dust is one of the most aggressive corrosives in the automotive appearance industry. Even if the rest of the car is clean, dirty wheels equal a dirty car. So what is it about brake dust that is so harmful to your wheels and what’s the best way to clean and keep your wheels safe? […]

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Icon, 4x4, Thriftmaster, Matte,
29
Jul
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Press Releases

ICON Press Release

Posted on by Dr. Beasley's

ICON Press Release Dr. Beasley’s Inks Partnership With Restomod Specialists ICON 4×4 Chicago, IL (April 1, 2014) ― Chicago’s Dr. Beasley’s, maker of high-end automotive appearance products is partnering with California’s ICON, to provide Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint Prescription kits with every new ICON they sell. The agreement comes after ICON extensively tested and experimented with a variety of […]

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Leather care, leather sealant, Protection, Protect Leather
16
Jul
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Press Releases

Leather Lock Press Release

Posted on by Dr. Beasley's

Leather Lock Press Release Dr. Beasley’s Launches Hydrophobic Leather Coating   Chicago, IL (May 7, 2014) ― Dr. Beasley’s, Chicago’s foremost innovator of professional-grade detailing products for the automotive appearance market introduces Leather Lock, a new hydrophobic leather coating designed to bead water and other spilled liquids so it can be easily swiped or dabbed […]

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