Author Archives: Victor Espeland

17
Nov
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

How to Remove Bird Dropping Etching | Live Online Detailing Class with Mike Phillips

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Bird droppings are a major annoyance for just about any car owner. They stain your paint finish, and if left to sit for long enough, eventually turn acidic, resulting in an etch mark or indentation in your paint that looks like a faint circle. At this point, only abrasive methods like polishing can level the […]

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05
Jan
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News

Dr. Beasley’s Featured in Pro Detailer Magazine Issue 18

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Pro Detailer Magazine is one of the only publications on Earth dedicated entirely to the craft of automotive detailing, covering the industry at large as well as new technologies, techniques and tools. It’s an honor to be featured, and we’re proud to say Issue 18 of Pro Detailer Magazine includes a deep dive into the […]

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06
Feb
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Press Releases

Mike Phillips Inducted into IDA Hall of Fame for Decades of Service as Detailing Educator

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Legendary auto detailing educator receives industry’s highest honor at IDA Awards Ceremony FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 02/06/2024 ORLANDO — The International Detailing Association, the leading global association for professional detailing operators, suppliers, and consultants, is inducting renowned educator Mike Phillips into the IDA Hall of Fame Class of 2024 as part of their awards ceremony held […]

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Detailed 1956 Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser treated with Dr. Beasley’s products, shown in a concours-level presentation after winning an Amelia Island award at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance
07
Mar
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Live Detailing Classes, Videos & Media

1956 Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser Detailed with Dr. Beasley’s Products Wins Amelia Island Award at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance

Posted on by Victor Espeland

This past weekend a restored 1956 Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser — a rare 1-of-1 concept car — won the Amelia Island Award at the 2024 Amelia Concours d’Elegance after a full detail from a team led by Dr. Beasley’s Chief Education Officer Mike Phillips using exclusively Dr. Beasley’s products. Neglected to the point of decay following […]

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How to Protect the Tesla Cybertruck
19
Mar
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips

How to Protect Tesla Cybertruck Stainless Steel

Posted on by Victor Espeland

The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the hottest new EVs on the market, but many are wondering how to protect the stainless steel exterior of this metallic beast. After all, the stainless steel on Tesla Cybertrucks do not have a protective clear coat like most painted cars do. This leaves the metal exposed to environmental […]

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New Monthly Live Class Coming Soon
08
May
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Live Detailing Classes, Videos & Media

Monthly Live Detailing Classes with Mike Phillips Coming Soon

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Starting next month, Chief Education Officer Mike Phillips’ livestreamed detailing classes will move to a monthly schedule! Livestreamed to Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, Mike’s live classes are the perfect entry way into the world of detailing with lessons on everything from basic washing to advanced polishing. We’ll be announcing June’s class soon — make sure […]

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Rick from RAD Garage applying Nano-Resin Pro with Dr. Beasley's Director of Success Chris Racana.
24
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Professional Detailing, The Future of Detailing, Videos & Media

Applying Nano-Resin Pro with RAD Garage

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Rick from the RAD Garage YouTube channel recently visited Dr. Beasley’s HQ with Pan the Organizer and Tony Ralda of Ralda’s Details as part of Car Supplies Warehouse‘s Creator Summit in Chicago. While he was here, Rick took a deep dive with our Director of Success Chris Racana into the science and application behind Nano-Resin […]

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Pan the Organizer makes a product with Dr. Beasley's Jim Lafeber in his latest video.
09
May
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Garage & Equipment, Videos & Media

Pan the Organizer Visits Dr. Beasley’s HQ

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Ever watch Pan the Organizer on YouTube? Pan’s known for visiting legendary detailing manufacturers for his channel, and today he’s featuring an all-access tour of Dr. Beasley’s Chicago, IL headquarters. In the video Pan talks with founder and chemist Jim Lafeber before visiting one of our many production facilities to actually make a small batch […]

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Dr. Beasley's Bead Hero beading water off Tesla paint.
15
Aug
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Videos & Media

How Does Bead Hero Hold Up After Six Weeks With No Washing?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Sky’s The Limit Car Care recently published a new video demonstrating the hydrophobic performance of Dr. Beasley’s Bead Hero after six weeks on a daily driven Tesla Model Y that wasn’t washed until just before they started shooting. As you can see in the video below, the water starts beading up as soon as Cory […]

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Dr. Beasley's Matte Paint Coating on a Lamborghini.
28
Aug
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Matte Car Care, Matte Ceramic Coating, Press Releases, Videos & Media

Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint Coating Named Best Matte Finish Detailing Product

Posted on by Victor Espeland

CHICAGO — Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint Coating, the pioneering ceramic coating formulated exclusively for matte finish vehicles, was named “Best Matte Finish Care Product” in Pan The Organizer‘s 2023 Car Detailing Product Awards. Pan The Organizer, an influential YouTuber in the automotive detailing community, meticulously evaluated and scrutinized a wide range of car care products […]

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