Category Archives: Behind the Detail

23
Jan
Behind the Detail

160 Pictures – December 13th, 2025 1-Day Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating Class in Stuart Florida

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Last Class for 2025!I’d like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that attended this class just a few weeks before Christmas. This was our last car detailing class for the year 2025 and all three cars came out freaking amazing! Certificate Graduation CeremonyAt the end of the class, it’s time for certificates and […]

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The best car polishers for beginners
24
Jun
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

Best Car Polishers for Beginners (2024)

Posted on by Mike Phillips

The good news about polishing car paint in 2024 is there are a LOT of options when it comes to machine polishers for beginners starting out doing paint correction. The bad news? There are SO MANY options now when it comes to polishers and buffers that it can be VERY confusing. As a teacher of […]

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Dr. Beasley's and Mike Phillips Car Detailing Class
15
Jan
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, How To

2025 Recap – 34 Training Cars Went Through Dr. Beasley’s Car Detailing Classes in 2025!

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Here is a collection of pictures showcasing all the cars that went through our car detailing classes here at Dr. Beasley’s in Stuart, Florida. 1: 1979 Corvette – Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating – More Pictures 2: 2007 Corvette ZO6 – Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating – More Pictures 3: 1968 Chevy Camaro Rally Sport […]

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How to Polish Vinyl Graphics on Cars
13
Dec
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

How to Polish Vinyl Stripes & Graphics

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Transcript Have you ever wondered if you can polish vinyl graphics? Well, I’m here to tell you you can. And we just took a Detailometer reading of the vinyl graphics, the before. And what I’m going to do is I’m going to show you how to carefully restore graphics like these. This is a 1999 […]

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Dr. Beasley's and Mike Phillips Car Detailing Class
08
Dec
Auto Detailing Training Classes, Behind the Detail, Videos & Media

278 Pictures – 1-Day November 2025 Car Detailing Class – 3 Cars Detailed! – No Chairs! – ALL Hands-on!

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Awesome People – Amazing Results!All 3 cars came out phenomenal, and I’ll be sharing the before, during and after shots below. But first, here are the 7 people that took this 1-day class. Nelson – Bogota, Columbia Nicolas – Buenos Aires, Argentina Doug – South Carolina Walter – Florida Eugene – Florida Juan – Kentucky […]

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Dr. Beasley's Mercedes-Benz Matte Finish Care Video
22
Nov
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, How To, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics, Matte Car Washing, Matte Ceramic Coating

How to Maintain Mercedes-Benz OEM Matte Finish Paint

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download Matte Care Checklist In this video, we’re going to talk about the Mercedes-Benz Mango paint. And what? It’s Magno, not Mango. Oh, sorry. I’ll save this for lunch. In this video, we’re going to be talking about the Mercedes-Benz Magno clear coat matte paint and what makes it unique and also some tips and […]

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Dr. Beasley's Detailing Class
11
Nov
Behind the Detail

371 Pictures – 2-Day September 2025 Car Detailing Class – 8 Cars Detailed! – No Chairs! – ALL Hands-on PLUS REVIEWS!

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Here’s a Training Car Preview Video taken the night before class 1972 Chevelle & 2007 Corvette – Show Car Detailing – Multiple-Step ProcessThis is as deep as the PowerPoint presentation goes – 1 slide per each set of training cars. Let’s Go! Time for the ACTION PICTURES!First up, the class did show car detailing, starting […]

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New video from Mike Phillips on polishing a full car
04
Nov
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

Ultimate Guide to Polishing Cars | 2-Part Series

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download Test Spot Checklist Download Full Car Checklist Part 1 Transcript Mike Phillips here and I am the CEO, or Chief Education Officer, for Dr. Beasley’s and we’re here in our Stuart facility where we teach all of our intensely hands-on classes. We recently shot a video called Beginner’s Guide to Car Polishing. And that […]

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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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24
Oct
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured

Why Amber PET and Glass Bottles Matter: Protecting Chemistry, Protecting Results

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

When most people think about what makes a detailing product great, they think about what’s inside the bottle. The ingredients. The chemistry. The performance that brings. After all, that’s where the magic is. But there’s another piece of the equation that too often gets overlooked: the bottle itself. Packaging isn’t just a vessel. It’s part […]

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