Author Archives: Mike Phillips

FLEX Part Number: FX3361 - FLEX Name: PXCE-18 3-in-1 - aka the Mini BEAST!
03
Nov
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

FLEX FX3361 Mini BEAST Review by Mike Phillips — Gear-Driven Mini Polisher

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The new FLEX FX3361 Mini BEAST is a cordless mini polisher with interchangeable adapters for rotary, free-spinning random orbital, and gear-driven orbital polishing. Its 6mm gear-driven adapter provides positive pad rotation for correcting tight, intricate areas where a free-spinning pad can stall. For this hands-on review, I tested the Mini BEAST on a heavily oxidized […]

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24
Oct
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

REVIEW: Renny Doyle Series Dynabrade DB8 Gear-Driven Orbital Polisher

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Table of Contents Video Review In the video below, we’ll take a look at what’s in the box, go over all the unique features and then I’ll share my thoughts after torture testing this polisher on a barn find 1971 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible. What’s in the Box? Inside the box you get the DB8 […]

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Starting your own detailing business
02
Oct
Auto Detailing Training Classes, Behind the Detail, Live Detailing Classes, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

Starting Your Own Detailing Business | Interview with Reflectionz by Eric

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I have a very special guest with me today, Eric Robinson of Reflectionz by Eric Detailing. And what we’re going to do with this episode, instead of showing you how to work on a car, we’re actually going to tackle the topic of what is it like to start up your own detailing business, whether […]

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Dr. Beasley's and Mike Phillips Car Detailing Class
15
Jan
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News

2025 Recap – 34 Training Cars Went Through Dr. Beasley’s Car Detailing Classes in 2025!

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Here is a collection of pictures showcasing all the cars that went through our car detailing classes here at Dr. Beasley’s in Stuart, Florida. 1: 1979 Corvette – Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating – More Pictures 2: 2007 Corvette ZO6 – Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating – More Pictures 3: 1968 Chevy Camaro Rally Sport […]

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Group of attendees at a December 13th, 2025 1-Day Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating Class in Stuart, Florida, polishing a car during hands-on training focused on paint correction and coating application techniques
23
Jan
Behind the Detail

160 Pictures – December 13th, 2025 1-Day Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating Class in Stuart Florida

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Last Class for 2025!I’d like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that attended this class just a few weeks before Christmas. This was our last car detailing class for the year 2025 and all three cars came out freaking amazing! Certificate Graduation CeremonyAt the end of the class, it’s time for certificates and […]

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The Three Detailing Packages Every Detailer Should Offer
30
Jan
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing

The 3 Basic Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating Packages Every Detailer Should Offer

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Starting and running a successful detailing business has a lot of moving parts and it can become overwhelming without a plan.  In this article, we will take a look at one of the most important aspects of any detailing business that far too many newbies fail to implement at the very start: figuring out their […]

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How to Clean Tires Faster
09
Sep
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Live Detailing Classes, Videos & Media

The Fastest Way to Clean Tires

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When it comes to getting severely neglected and dirty tires factory clean again, there’s the old-school way of doing it working by hand using a tire scrub brush and the modern way of doing it, and that’s machine scrubbing using cordless rotary polishers.   SAFETY WARNING: Because washing a car and cleaning wheel and tires falls […]

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Sanding and polishing 1970 Plymouth Superbird rear window with NSP GL by Mike Phillips
08
Aug
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Featured, How To, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

1970 Plymouth Superbird — Part 2 — Machine Sanding & Polishing Rare Back Window with NSP GL by Mike Phillips

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WARNING: Machine sanding, especially when dealing with glass, is an aggressive process and should only be undertaken by an experienced individual, whether enthusiast or professional. Proceed with caution if attempting. In Part 1, 1970 Plymouth Superbird – Paint Correction with Dr. Beasley’s, I shared the process I used to do all the paint correction and […]

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The Difference Between Polishing and Waxing
15
Aug
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction

What’s The Difference Between Polishing and Waxing?

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What is the difference between polishing and waxing a car? People who are new to car care ask this question all the time, and the answer is quite simple.  Polishing is a process used to abrade the surface of car paint to level it and thus remove below surface defects like swirls, scratches, water spots […]

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Removing swirl marks and holograms on a 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible during paint correction, restoring a smooth, glossy finish on the classic car’s exterior surface
09
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

Removing Swirls & Holograms on a 1963 Chevy Impala SS Convertible

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Backstory So I get a phone call from custom car builder Jeremy Miranda of mirandabuilt.com – Jeremy tells me they brought in a high dollar custom 1963 Impala, a super favorite car among customizers with a lot of mechanical problems from another shop. Basically, they’re playing Doctor and repairing the original damage to the car […]

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