Author Archives: Victor Espeland

10 Tips for Keeping a Black Car Clean
31
Jan
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To

10 Tips for Keeping a Black Car Clean

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Keeping a black car clean can seem like a fool’s errand. Deep black paints contrast with light-colored water spots, bird droppings, dust and dirt, making stains and grime impossible to hide.  How do you maintain pristine black paint when they look so much dirtier than other paints? Ultimately it comes down to protecting the paint […]

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19
Nov
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Matte Car Care, Matte Wheels

Matte Black vs. Gloss Black Wheels — Which Should I Get?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Picking out wheels for a new car or buying aftermarket rims for one you already own? There’s a good chance you’re asking this question: “Should I get gloss black wheels or matte black wheels?” There’s a lot to consider when making this choice, such as aesthetics, ease of maintenance, durability, even resale value. How do […]

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BMW with Frozen finish paint
17
Oct
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics, Matte Car Washing, Matte Ceramic Coating

The Beginner’s Guide to BMW Frozen Paint Care

Posted on by Victor Espeland

BMW’s Frozen paint finishes are some of the most popular factory matte finishes in the car world. Part of BMW’s “Individual” customization program, BMW’s Frozen paints deliver a distinctive matte look that stands out in a sea of gloss.  The only catch? You can’t polish a matte finish or use any product that adds gloss. […]

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13
Feb
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics, Tips

The Beginner’s Guide To Taking Care of Matte Paint

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Wondering how you go about taking care of matte paint? You’re in luck. We’re partnering with a major OEM to include a Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint Prescription with every one of their new factory matte painted vehicles, part of which includes a beginner’s guide to matte paint care. In the spirit of spreading car care […]

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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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Dr. Beasley's nominated "Brand of the Year" for 2024 IDA Awards
27
Nov
Dr. Beasley's News, Press Releases

Dr. Beasley’s Nominated for Brand of the Year in 2024 IDA Awards

Posted on by Victor Espeland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Beasley’s Nominated for Brand of the Year in 2024 IDA Awards Chicago, IL – November 27, 2024 – Dr. Beasley’s, a trailblazer in automotive detailing products, proudly announces its nomination for the esteemed Brand of the Year award in the 2024 International Detailing Association (IDA) Awards. This recognition highlights Dr. Beasley’s […]

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5 Ways to Hide Scratches in Matte Finish Cars
12
Dec
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics

5 Ways to Hide Scratches on Matte Finish Cars

Posted on by Victor Espeland

The hazy sheen of a matte or satin finish on a car looks amazing. That is, until you have to deal with a scratch in the paint.  A scratch on a matte finish is a major annoyance for two reasons: So wait… if you can’t polish a matte finish, how are you supposed to hide […]

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Dr. Beasley's 2024 Professional Detailer Survey
16
Dec
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Professional Detailing

Dr. Beasley’s 2024 Professional Detailer Survey is Now Open!

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Dr. Beasley’s 2024 Professional Detailer Survey is now open for any and all detailing professionals interested in giving the auto detailing industry better data on what people who detail cars for a living think, feel and need as we enter 2025. We’re conducting and publishing this survey to help everyone in the detailing industry — […]

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1 Day Detailing Class at Dr. Beasley's
17
Dec
Auto Detailing Training Classes, Behind the Detail

Photos from Dr. Beasley’s 1-Day Auto Detailing Class (November 2024)

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Back in November we hosted another 1-Day auto detailing class with our talented instructor Chistyan Velasquez! Students learned the fundamentals of washing, decontamination, paint correction, interior detailing and ceramic coating. We even had a student sign-up to take the IDA (International Detailing Association) Certification exam! Congratulations to everyone who attended and got certified. Ramiro Gonzalez […]

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