Author Archives: Will MacNeil

Polishing, Removing Swirls, Buffing, Correctly
14
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

12 Tips for Removing Swirls…The Correct Way

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Last week we published an article, “12 Tips for Preventing Swirls”. We enjoyed writing that article because it focused on many mistakes that companies make when not focused on the details or beginners who are still learning the ropes. Well, I wanted to write a follow up article that focused more on what you should […]

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Polish, Buff, How To
23
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, Paint Correction

How to Avoid Polishing a Car

Posted on by Will MacNeil

The title of this article may throw you for a loop. I understand. When you see a car that has some issues, your first instinct may be to grab a tool and go fix it. The only issue with that is that you’re being extremely aggressive with your car’s paint when you do that. As […]

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Car Wash, Waterless, How to
23
Oct
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, The Detail

Waterless Car Wash Techniques – What to Look For?

Posted on by Will MacNeil

There’s been a severe lack of rainfall and water shortages going on in California and other parts of the west coast. It’s become very apparent how much that’s impacting our industry. People are getting fined for washing their cars in their driveways and are urged to not wash their cars at all, even in recycled […]

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Beading, Sheeting, Water Spots
06
Dec
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Professional Detailing, The Detail

Beading vs Sheeting: Pros and Cons

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Having good beads on a car after a rain storm may look great, but what about it’s equally talented and misunderstood younger brother? Sheeting. Beading and sheeting both have their merits and downsides. However, what’s best for your car and what do you prefer? Let’s outline a few of the pros and cons of each: […]

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Microfiber Towels
22
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Matte Car Care

Microfiber Towels: Picking, Using, Cleaning

Posted on by Will MacNeil

It’s hard to find any detailer worth their salt who’s not using microfiber towels nowadays.  It’s the detailing industry standard and so far the best tool around for cleaning/drying a car.  We’ll discuss the reasons microfiber towels are so important and the best practices for using them in the detailing industry. It isn’t new information […]

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Mercedes, AMG, Black Series Coupe, Matte, Designo
21
Nov
Behind the Detail, Videos & Media

SLS AMG Black Series Coupe: Photo Blog

Posted on by Will MacNeil

  Here is a simple gallery of the Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupe. We received it last winter immediately after it arrived from oversees. We cleaned it and then protected it with Matte Paint Coating. Afterwards we absolutely needed to get a a few photos to show it off. So here it is.

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Matte, Satin, Detailing, Protecting
27
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Matte Car Care

20 Photos Showing a Matte Grey SLS AMG Black Series Being Detailed

Posted on by Will MacNeil

A customer of ours is an enthusiast when it comes to cars, especially matte grey Mercedes. This Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series was shipped over seas and it was exposed to plenty of contaminants.  Not a problem because it was brought straight to us to do all the unveiling, cleaning, and protecting.   View the […]

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Car Wash Soap on Black Car
11
Sep
Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Tips

Beginner’s Guide To An Afternoon Detail

Posted on by Will MacNeil

It’s a Sunday morning and it’s 70 degrees outside. With coffee in hand and the newspaper read, what do you do with the rest of your day? How about we detail that pretty four wheeled work horse you have in your driveway? Before you go whip out your old bucket and dirty rags, here is […]

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SEMA 2014, SEMA SHOW, ICON 4x4
22
Oct
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Videos & Media

SEMA Show 2014: Dr. Beasley’s Sponsored ICON 4×4 Trucks

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Here is a little sneak peak of some (not all) of the ICON 4×4 vehicles going to the SEMA show 2014! You can be sure that we’ll be there to clean them up and keep them clean throughout the show! What do yo think of the crop this year?    

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Carbon Fiber, Detailing, Polishing, Hazing, Swirls
25
Feb
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Tips

Carbon Fiber Detailing

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Carbon fiber detailing is not extremely hard. It doesn’t require a professional and you can actually get very good results…if you know what you’re doing. Many times you’ll see the trim, a hood, a spoiler, and sometimes even panels of the car decked out in carbon fiber. The carbon fiber, beyond adding a sense of […]

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