Monthly Archives: February 2019

Whether your coating creates harmful, static beads is a big part of how to choose a ceramic coating.
23
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Tips

How Water Beads Can Kill Your Coating

Posted on by Victor Espeland

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Beads Are Bad. Static water beads, that is. We know, they look cool, and they help you know how to choose a ceramic coating. But if beads aren’t rolling off your car, your coating will end up looking pretty terrible, which means you’ll need to have […]

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Header image reading “Beading Doesn’t Mean Protection,” illustrating water beading on a car surface while emphasizing that hydrophobic appearance does not necessarily indicate true coating durability or paint protection performance
07
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Tips

Water Beads Can’t Tell You If Your Paint Is Protected

Posted on by Victor Espeland

It’s probably the most common myth in automotive paint protection: If water’s beading on your paint, your coating/sealant/wax is still protecting the finish from scratching, etching, staining, UV damage, etc. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. In reality, water beading isn’t dependent on paint protection. It can come and go without the underlying […]

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Learn how to stop water spots on a car and avoid having this happen to you.
27
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, How To, Tips

Saving Your Finish: 5 Ways How To Prevent Water Spots On A Car

Posted on by Victor Espeland

As we’ve explained in past articles, static water beads can dry into water spots that can permanently stain and even etch through your finish. At that point you’ll need some machine buffing to get them off, which often means you’re either shaving off precious clear coat or wearing down your coating to the point where […]

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What causes water spots on car
21
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Guides & Tips

What Causes Water Spots On Cars?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

If you’ve ever owned a car, you’ve seen a water spot. Small, white-ish stains on your otherwise immaculate finish, they leave many asking just what causes water spots on cars. Simply put, they come from beads of water resting on your paint, which dry and leave behind a residue. That’s why it’s so important to […]

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Beading or sheeting—which is better?
09
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured

Which Is Better For Your Finish, Beading or Sheeting?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When talking about how water interacts with protected paintwork, most detailers use one of two terms: beading or sheeting. Beading is pretty simple to grasp—orbs of water forming instead of wetting the paint. Sheeting, on the other hand, doesn’t have an agreed upon definition. So what does sheeting really mean, and is it better than […]

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13
Feb
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics, Tips

The Beginner’s Guide To Taking Care of Matte Paint

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Wondering how you go about taking care of matte paint? You’re in luck. We’re partnering with a major OEM to include a Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint Prescription with every one of their new factory matte painted vehicles, part of which includes a beginner’s guide to matte paint care. In the spirit of spreading car care […]

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Touchless car wash
16
Feb
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

The Different Types Of Car Washes: Which Is Best For Your Finish?

Posted on by Mike Phillips

The most common thing any of us do to maintain the appearance of our cars is to wash them. Car washes are the foundation of detailing and are arguably the most important part of keeping a vehicle looking as good as possible for as long as possible.  But just like there’s more than one way […]

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Hands holding ceramic coating bottles with text overlay "know this before choosing a ceramic coating"
01
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

One Thing To Know When Choosing A Ceramic Coating

Posted on by Victor Espeland

There are a lot of different features and benefits thrown around when it comes to nano coatings, but there’s one important thing that tells you what to know before ceramic coating a vehicle. It all has to do with hydrophobicity and something called a “sliding angle”.  People look for hydrophobicity in a coating because it means a self-cleaning […]

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