Monthly Archives: October 2018

18
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, The Future of Detailing

Why 100% Solids Ceramic Coatings Are The Best

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Ever heard the phrase “100% solids”? It’s common in the painting industry, but not something you hear often when talking about ceramic coatings. But as automotive ceramic coating technology has evolved these past couple years, it’s coming up more and more. So what does it mean, and what makes it such an advantage? We’ll break it […]

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24
Oct
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Videos & Media

Recapping Mike Phillips’ 2-Day Autogeek Detailing Class

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Last weekend Mike Phillips brought his 2-Day Autogeek Roadshow Detailing Class to Dr. Beasley’s HQ in Chicago, IL. Here’s a quick recap of the weekend: THURSDAY Mike landed in Chicago around 9AM and made a beeline to Dr. Beasley’s so he could unpack his vast array of equipment. We were amazed at just how much he […]

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Mike Phillips shows Bruno Massel and the class how to polish a test spot
30
Oct
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Tips, Videos & Media

I Took A 2 Day Detailing Intensive With Mike Phillips. Here’s What I Learned.

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When I learned there were two spots available for Dr. Beasley’s staff at Mike Phillip’s 2 Day Autogeek Roadshow Detailing Class at our headquarters in Chicago, I immediately wanted in. I’d read Mike’s work before, and even met him briefly at Autogeek’s Detail Fest in March. He’s the best detailing instructor around, so I felt I owed it to […]

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Cleaning a Glass Serum Pro coating to restore hydrophobicity
04
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, How To, Tips

Ceramic Coating Not Beading? You May Just Need To Clean It

Posted on by Victor Espeland

A ceramic coating not beading is frustrating, to say the least. But it doesn’t always mean you need a re-application.  Years ago we put Dr. Beasley’s Glass Serum Pro on a beater Land Cruiser’s windshield, and the coating was never properly maintained after. Unsurprisingly, we saw zero hydrophobicity when we blasted it with water. We called it a […]

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12
Oct
Behind the Detail, Featured, Videos & Media

#WeirdCarWednesday

Posted on by Victor Espeland

During the month of September, we posted some of the strangest cars to ever enter our detail shop to Instagram in a little something we like to call #WeirdCarWednesday. We’ve rounded up the four cars we featured below, along with a little history on each one. Enjoy!  1960 BMW 600 (AKA Isetta 600) In Europe’s depressed post-war economy, […]

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