Author Archives: Jim Lafeber

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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Microsuede, Alcantara, Dinamica, cleaning
24
Mar
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Interior Detailing, Tips

Cleaning Microsuede: Choosing the Right Products and Techniques

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Several versatile new synthetic suedes have hit the automotive interiors market in the past five years. Soft, tough, and absorbent, Alcantara, Escaine, Dinamica, and Ultrasuede are rapidly replacing real leather interiors on high end vehicles. These are all different types of microsuede, a fabric that, in spite of being more durable and stain resistant than real suede, […]

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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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23
May
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Videos & Media

Visiting Kawasaki’s California Facility & The Ninja H2R

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

We visited Kawasaki’s California headquarters to talk to their engineers about paint maintenance and care. Dr. Beasley’s and Kawasaki have been paint care partners since 2015 when they selected our products to care for their silver mirror paint. Nano-Resin and The Final Finish are used in house to maintain the sensitive mirror paint of the […]

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2014 F12 Berlinetta
18
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured

F12 Berlinetta Matte Wrapped

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Matte Paint Coating protects matte paint and wraps. It goes over emblems, badging, and decals with ease. We used the coating protect this 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta from staining, fading, and etching. Some of the decals and accents on the Berlinetta are glossy, but MPC still works, it just won’t add any shine.  Reapplication This […]

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