Author Archives: Victor Espeland

How often to polish car
08
Nov
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction

How Often Should I Polish My Car?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Freshly polished cars look beautiful, gleaming like a mirror in the sun. Unfortunately, over time — especially if the paint isn’t protected — scratches, contamination and oxidation will dull the shine. So how often can you polish the paint to get it back to shiny again? That’s what we’ll be answering in this article.  How […]

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Can you polish ceramic coatings
24
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, Paint Correction

Can You Polish Ceramic Coatings?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can polish a ceramic coating after application, you’re not alone.  Over time, a ceramic coating can develop unsightly swirl marks from improper washing and stains or etch marks from acid rain, bird droppings and bug guts.  On top of that, improper application of the ceramic coating can cause uneven […]

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Comparing the original aniline leather of the King Ranch Ford F-150 with the new semi-aniline leather.
17
Oct
Behind the Detail, Guides & Tips, How To, Interior Detailing

King Ranch Ford F-150: Our Ultimate Leather Interior Care Guide

Posted on by Victor Espeland

The King Ranch interior option in the Ford F-150 offers a blend of rugged luxury and craftsmanship, making it one of the most distinctive trim options for the truck.  Made in partnership with the legendary King Ranch of southeast Texas, this trim embodies the rugged romance of ranch life, with premium leather seats embossed with […]

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TM Coat on Matte Metal Limited Edition Toyota Crown Sport Crossover
11
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Matte Car Care, Matte Ceramic Coating

What is TM Coat, Toyota’s New Factory Coating for Matte Cars?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Toyota announced recently a new factory-applied protective coating specifically designed for matte finishes. Dubbed “TM Coat”, it was announced as a feature of the limited “Matte Metal” paint sported by Japan-only special edition of the 2024 Toyota Crown Sport Crossover.  It would seem the new “TM Coat” aims to address one of the biggest challenges […]

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Car polisher and diamond with "Hard or Soft?" text
14
Jun
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, How To, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

How To Tell If A Car Has Hard or Soft Paint

Posted on by Victor Espeland

How hard or soft a car’s paint is affects what processes, tools, pads and products you’ll need to achieve your paint correction goals. The question is, how do you know the difference? In this edited clip from a recent LIVE detailing class, our Chief Education Officer Mike Phillips explains his method for telling the difference […]

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Dr. Beasley’s Timber Coat dripping onto a brush applicator during wood surface protection application
11
Jul
Dr. Beasley's News, Interior Detailing

New Product Alert: Timber Coat Kit

Posted on by Victor Espeland

There’s a new product from Dr. Beasley’s now available: the Timber Coat Kit! This complete care kit is designed specifically to maintain the natural beauty of open pore wood trim in vehicles from OEMs like Rivian, Tesla and BMW. It’s engineered to care for and protect your open pore wood veneer so it stays looking […]

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Group photo of attendees at “The Future of Detailing” class taught by Mike Phillips, showing participants gathered after a hands-on training session on advanced automotive paint correction and protection techniques
28
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Paint Correction, The Future of Detailing, Videos & Media

Photos from Future of Detailing: Advanced Paint Correction Clinic — September 2023 @ Lake Country Manufacturing

Posted on by Victor Espeland

On September 21 and September 22nd, 2023, Dr. Beasley’s hosted their second Future of Detailing: Advanced Paint Correction Clinic at Lake Country Manufacturing in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin for the first time with new Chief Education Officer Mike Phillips. The class was a major success, with a stacked line-up of instructors ranging from Rod Kraft of Griot’s […]

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Live discussion of orange peel with Mike Phillips.
04
Oct
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

Talking Orange Peel with Mike Phillips

Posted on by Victor Espeland

What is orange peel? Recently, for our weekly live detailing class series, Chief Education Officer Mike Phillips did a solo explainer on the topic of orange peel — what it is, why it happens, how to remove it, and why you probably don’t want to if you’re detailing with an OEM (factory) paint system. There’s […]

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AIO swirl removal online detailing class promotional graphic
16
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, How To, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

How to Remove Swirls w/ AIO | LIVE Online Detailing Class with Mike Phillips

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When you’re polishing a car, you’re not always going to be doing a multiple stage paint correction followed by ceramic coating application. Sometimes you need results faster — and that’s where AIOs come into play. “AIO” stands for “All-In-One”, and it refers to products that can polish and protect paint in a single step. In […]

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Dr. Beasley's Mike Phillips appearing at SEMA Show 2023.
23
Oct
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Paint Correction

Meet Mike Phillips at SEMA Show 2023!

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Every year in Las Vegas, the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) hosts the largest trade show in the world for those working in the aftermarket automotive products industry — SEMA Show. We’ve exhibited at SEMA Show in the past, but this year we’ll be sending our new Chief Education Officer Mike Phillips to make some special […]

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