Author Archives: Victor Espeland

Inside the American Muscle Car Museum, Mike Phillips and Ed Dedick carefully prepare a rare Porsche 959 SC for display.
17
Apr
Behind the Detail

Inside the American Muscle Car Museum: Getting a RARE Porsche 959 SC Ready for Display

Posted on by Victor Espeland

There’s a saying we use in every detailing class we teach: it’s easy to take a car that’s in rough shape and create a dramatic before-and-after. What actually takes skill — real skill, the kind built from experience and the right products — is taking a car that already looks incredible and getting it that […]

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Why NSPs Make Coatings More Thick
03
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Paint Correction

Why Nano Surface Primers Make Coatings More Thick

Posted on by Victor Espeland

This article is part of a series on the new Dr. Beasley’s Nano Surface Primer system, available now. When it comes to protection against outside forces, thickness is an important part of the equation. Whether it’s a knight’s armor or a ceramic coating, a more substantial protective layer generally has more material to wear through. […]

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Dr. Beasley's Rivian Interior Care Kit
13
Apr
Dr. Beasley's News, Interior Detailing, Press Releases

Rivian Collaborates with Dr. Beasley’s on New Interior Care Kit

Posted on by Victor Espeland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Co-branded kit brings together specially selected interior care products in a custom case designed for Rivian vehicles IRVINE, Calif. and CHICAGO, Ill. — Rivian and Dr. Beasley’s have collaborated on the launch of the new Rivian Interior Care Kit, a co-branded care solution developed to help Rivian owners maintain the look and […]

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How to decontaminate matte finish paint on cars
05
Mar
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, How To, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Washing

How to Decontaminate Matte Finish Car Paint

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Your car’s matte finish paint is dirtier than you think. Even after a wash, embedded contaminants will remain inside the paint’s microscopic nooks and crannies.  These embedded contaminants like iron particles and environmental fallout make the paint look dirty over time, cause rust and even prevent ceramic coatings from bonding properly.  Typically detailing professionals will […]

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Diagram showing the different types of scratches on car paint based on depth
28
Apr
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, Paint Correction

How to Tell How Deep a Scratch is On Your Car

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Surface science begins with understanding clear coat, paintwork, and scratch identification. Here’s everything you need to know about the science behind car scratches and the different ways to remedy them.

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Red Volkswagon Jetta in the Snow
20
Sep
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips

Easiest Car Color to Keep Clean? Ranking the Best & Worst

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Choosing the best car color to keep clean isn’t something many people think of, but it’s surprisingly important when it comes to how much you’ll enjoy your car long term. After all, who wants to spend all their time driving a car that looks dirty and is a pain to keep clean? The fact is, […]

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How to Polish & Protect Stainless Steel Cars ft. 1981 DeLorean
31
Oct
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

How to Polish & Protect Stainless Steel Cars (ft. 1981 DeLorean)

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Hey, Mike Phillips here, Dr. Beasley’s training center in sunny Stuart, Florida. This is where we teach all of our car and boat detailing classes in Florida. And what I’m working on here today is a 1981 DeLorean with only 180 miles on it. So, it’s basically like a factory new car. The problem is […]

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ZoshMFG collabs with Dr. Beasley's and Cameruski's Detailing
25
Jul
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

Detailing and Protecting @Zoshmfg’s Integra with Dr. Beasley’s Nano-Resin AST

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When YouTuber Percy Mesudi—aka @zoshmfg—decided it was time to give his legendary Acura Integra the love it deserved, he didn’t call just any detailer. He called Christian Camurovski, Dr. Beasley’s Authorized Trainer and owner of Cameruski’s Detailing in Stuart, Florida. Known for his deep detailing knowledge and easy-going demeanor, Christian was the perfect match for […]

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15
May
Auto Detailing Training Classes, Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, The Future of Detailing

Pictures: Paint Protection Film Class at Dr. Beasley’s in Chicago (April 2025)

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Last month Dr. Beasley’s hosted our first-ever paint protection film installation class led by instructors Christyan Velasquez and Jose Luis Flores with film provided by Onyxhield. Students learned the fundamentals of installing PPF, including the operation of plotting software, paint surface preparation, positioning, contouring, edge wrapping, bubble management and more. At the end of the […]

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Dr. Beasley's 1-day auto detailing class in Chicago
28
Apr
Auto Detailing Training Classes, Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

69 Photos from Dr. Beasley’s 1-Day Detailing Class in Chicago (April 2025)

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Earlier this month we hosted another 1-Day Auto Detailing Class right here at our HQ in Chicago at Simon’s Detailing! These single day classes focus on auto detailing fundamentals like washing, claying, polishing and ceramic coating to give students a foundation of knowledge they can use in their own garage or on the job working […]

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