Author Archives: Andrew Donovan

Matte Grey, Mercedes, SLS, AMG, Black Series

Detailing a Matte 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series

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 […]

Undercarriage Cleaning System

How To Build Your Own Undercarriage Washer

While the undercarriage is usually the dirtiest part of your car, it’s also probably the most overlooked when it comes to cleaning. After all, out of sight, out of mind. Many people even realize that they should clean their undercarriage but don’t, simply because it’s a pain. This was a problem at our detailing shop […]

2007 Grey Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

How To Treat Your Car After It’s Been Tricked

Cleaning Up After Halloween Mayhem Ok guys, Halloween is just around the corner. For some of you that might mean dressing up and going to parties, for others it means taking your kids trick or treating. For me it means keeping my car out of harm’s way. Every year, without fail, kids all over the […]

Matte Paint Coating

Dr. Beasley’s Introduces First Ever Matte Paint Nanocoating Matte Paint Coating Provides High-Tech Protection for Vehicles with Matte Finishes Dr. Beasley’s has formulated a ceramic coating for matte paint surfaces using nanotechnology not previously available for non-glossy surfaces. Matte Paint Coating is a breakthrough in inorganic coating technologies designed to provide a durable, hydrophobic barrier […]

Audi S8 Plus

Audi & Dr. Beasley’s Are Now Partners In Matte Paint Care!

Dr. Beasley’s Chosen by Audi for Matte Paint CareAudi to Make Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint Care Products Available for Sale in All Dealerships Audi has chosen Dr. Beasley’s as the official provider of paint care products for all of their vehicles with matte finish options including the S8 Plus, RS7, and R8. The full line […]

Microsuede, Alcantara, Dinamica, cleaning

Cleaning Microsuede: An Introduction

There are always fancy new materials being introduced into top of the line vehicles which end up being standard offerings in time. Lately, OEMs have been using microsuede on the interiors of their vehicles as a high-tech alternative to leather in luxury and performance vehicles. One of the reasons for the proliferation of this material is the fact that it is much more durable than natural suede. And while microsuedes are certainly more durable and stain resistant than real suede, they are far from bulletproof. In fact, these types of blended microfiber can be very delicate and must be maintained with care.

Cadillac Matte Silver CTS-V

Matte Silver CTS-V Special Edition

The current iteration of the Cadillac CTS is getting a bit long in the tooth, and they’re planning on unveiling the new redesign at the New York Auto Show next month. Which means it’s the perfect time to reveal the new matte silver CTS-V coupe they’re coming out with. They’re calling it the “Silver Frost […]

3 Steps To Better Looking Tires: A Case Study

The other day I was getting into one of the trucks we use here at the shop and when I looked down I noticed the tires were covered in reddish/brown blotches and tons of dirt and dust. It’s a big truck with big tires so it’s tough not to notice that sort of thing. Anyway, […]