Category Archives: Behind the Detail

Cloudy streaky windshield winter that needs windshield ceramic coating

Why Windshield Ceramic Coatings Matter More in Winter

Think of the last time you drove behind a truck on a wet winter road. A burst of dirty road spray hit your windshield, so you turned up the wipers and used more washer fluid. That makes sense. You needed a clear view, and that’s what the wipers are for. But how well they clear […]

Dr. Beasley's and Mike Phillips Car Detailing Class

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

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 […]

Mike Phillips demonstrating Dr. Beasley’s Wheel Detailer on a car wheel using the Spray & Wipe and Spray & Rinse methods

How to Use Wheel Detailer: Spray & Wipe or Spray & Rinse

Keeping your wheels looking freshly cleaned doesn’t always require a full wheel-cleaning process. Sometimes, all you’re dealing with is a light layer of brake dust, environmental dust, fresh road film, or minor water spotting. That’s where Dr. Beasley’s new Wheel Detailer and Matte Wheel Detailer come in. Designed for maintenance between deeper wheel cleanings, these […]

cleaning car wheel with flagged tip brush

Wheel Detailer vs. Wheel Cleaner vs. Brake Dust Remover: Which Does Your Wheel Need?

If Dr. Beasley’s already makes a wheel cleaner, why would you need a Wheel Detailer too? Because not every dirty wheel needs the same type of cleaning — and the science behind why wheels get dirty explains why one product was never going to cover every stage. Why Wheels Get Dirty So Fast (and Why […]

Matte Grey, Mercedes, SLS, AMG, Black Series

Detailing a Matte 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series

We deal with high end cars all the time. But sometimes a car comes in that we have to step back and admire because it is truly special. Such was the case a couple weeks ago when a customer of ours stopped by with his brand new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. Now, I’ve never […]

Detailing Business, Improvement, Matte Vehicles

Improve your Detailing Business by Offering Matte Services

This isn’t going to be a blog on how to operate a detailing business, but it will tell you how to step up your game and rise above your competition. You got it, matte finishes is the trade to know to improve your detailing business. This is the part where you say, “Why? Hardly anyone […]

Icon, 4x4, Thriftmaster, Matte,

ICON 4X4 and Dr. Beasley’s Partner up to Clean and Protect Matte Finishes

  ICON 4×4 matte finishes, as of 2014, are being officially cleaned and protected by Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint Prescription. This partnership formed after extensive testing by ICON to ensure that the best possible products are being used on the best vehicles on the road. It is nothing short of humbling to be able to say […]