Author Archives: Jim Lafeber

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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Raggtopp, Convertible Car Care,
12
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

The Convertible Care King – Interview with Rick Goldstein of RAGGTOPP

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Interview with Rick Goldstein of Wolfstein’s, Inc. By Jim Lafeber, CD Rick Goldstein is the President of Wolfstein’s, Inc., a company that specializes in Automotive and Marine cleaning and protection products for exterior and interior fabric and vinyl. He also is the past President of the International Detailing Association (2010) and in 2013 was awarded […]

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Polish, Buffing, Chemicals, Perfect
20
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing, Tips

12 Traits To Look For When Choosing A Polish

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

My idea of a great polish is one that cuts paint in order to remove defects that are embedded in a car’s finish. But it needs to do this without being overly aggressive. While you do need some amount of cutting from a polish, one that is too aggressive will remove more clear coat than […]

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Towels, Damp, Microfiber, Detailing, Drying
04
Jun
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To

Use Damp Microfiber Towels to Improve Performance

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

All detailers should make it a habit to use a partially wet or damp microfiber towel when drying a wet car because it absorbs water better than one that is fully dry. Scientifically speaking, the skin of a water molecule is polarized (attracted to specific molecules), thereby acting like a magnet for other liquid or […]

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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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IDA, MTE show
04
Feb
Dr. Beasley's News, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

MTE 2013 – Professional Detailer’s Event Of The Year

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Mobile Tech Expo Recap. Best detailing event of the year; read on to learn more about it.

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tire dressing application
10
Apr
Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips

The Problem With Tire Dressings and Trim Restorers (And Why They Keep Letting You Down)

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

You can spend hours washing and polishing a car until everything looks right. The paint is dialed in, the glass is clean, and overall the car feels well cared for. Then you step back, and something still looks off. Over time, through working with customers and partners like The American Muscle Car Museum and OEMs, […]

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Jaguar interior
08
May
Guides & Tips, Interior Detailing, Tips

The 1-Hour Gift That Means More This Mother’s Day

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Most Mother’s Day gifts follow the same pattern. Flowers, dinner, maybe a card. They’re appreciated, but they’re expected. And a lot of them are gone or forgotten within a few days. If you want to do something that actually stands out, it usually comes down to one thing. Effort. Not a big effort. Not a […]

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Kawasaki logo on showroom reception counter
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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Amber glass bottles used for Dr. Beasley’s detailing products, illustrating light-protective packaging designed to preserve chemical stability, product performance, and formulation integrity over time
24
Oct
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured

Why Amber PET and Glass Bottles Matter: Protecting Chemistry, Protecting Results

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

When most people think about what makes a detailing product great, they think about what’s inside the bottle. The ingredients. The chemistry. The performance that brings. After all, that’s where the magic is. But there’s another piece of the equation that too often gets overlooked: the bottle itself. Packaging isn’t just a vessel. It’s part […]

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