Category Archives: Behind the Detail

How to Remove Water Spots from Automotive Paint
23
Aug
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

How to Remove Water Spots on Car Paint | Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download PDF Checklist Transcript Today we’re going to talk about water spots. I would say that, besides swirls and scratches, the other most common annoying type of defect in your paint that people absolutely hate, and it makes your car look ugly, are water spots. Now, water spots come from different types of chemicals in […]

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How to use a paint thickness gauge
30
Apr
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing

How to Use a Paint Thickness Gauge

Posted on by Mike Phillips

A paint thickness gauge (PTG, also known as a coating thickness gauge) is an electronic device used in the auto detailing industry to accurately measure the thickness of a car’s paint and/or any protective coatings applied to it.  In this article, I’ll explain what paint thickness gauges are used for, how they work, when to […]

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How to Correctly Hand Wash a Car
16
Aug
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To

How to Correctly Hand Wash a Car | Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download PDF Checklist TRANSCRIPT You know, the most common way we get swirls and scratches into the finish on our cars comes from the way we wash it and dry it and also anytime we wipe it with a microfiber towel. Now, I’ve already completely polished out this car. It has a scratch-free, a swirl-free […]

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Beginner's Guide to Polishing Cars
09
Aug
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, How To, Paint Correction

Beginner’s Guide to Car Polishing

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download PDF Checklist TRANSCRIPT Over time your car becomes filled full of swirls, scratches, water spots, and oxidation. And if you’re a beginner—you’ve never machine polished before—trying to fix this can be kind of intimidating. Let me show you how, and I’ll make it easy. In this video, I’m going to show you how to […]

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Detailing class photos
31
Jul
Behind the Detail

313 Pictures: The most hands-on detailing classes on planet Earth!

Posted on by Mike Phillips

3 cars – 3 Primary Topics – 1 Very Intense and 100% Hands-on DayHere’s the three cars this class detailed in a single day not including the extreme headlight correction on the Ford Escape. From left to right, 1934 Chevy Sedan Streetrod – 1969 Dodge Dart GTS Convertible – 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix JS(The 1977 […]

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ZoshMFG collabs with Dr. Beasley's and Cameruski's Detailing
25
Jul
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

Detailing and Protecting @Zoshmfg’s Integra with Dr. Beasley’s Nano-Resin AST

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When YouTuber Percy Mesudi—aka @zoshmfg—decided it was time to give his legendary Acura Integra the love it deserved, he didn’t call just any detailer. He called Christian Camurovski, Dr. Beasley’s Authorized Trainer and owner of Cameruski’s Detailing in Stuart, Florida. Known for his deep detailing knowledge and easy-going demeanor, Christian was the perfect match for […]

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30
Jun
Behind the Detail, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics

The Truth About Matte Paint & Why the ‘Experts’ Keep Getting It Wrong

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Matte paint care has changed since the first factory matte cars hit the road 15 years ago. The myths about matte, however, haven’t. Consensus is the enemy of progress. Unknown Nowhere is that clearer than in how people talk about matte paint. “You can’t use a microfiber towel on matte paint, you might rub it […]

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Jim Lafeber, Dr. Beasley's
30
Jun
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News

Why Buying Direct From Dr. Beasley’s Is the Best Move You Can Make

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

You’ve probably seen Dr. Beasley’s products in action. Maybe it was on YouTube, at a car show, in a pro detailer’s garage, or even through a third-party seller like Amazon. But if you’ve never bought from DrBeasleys.com, you haven’t experienced everything we offer. When you order directly, you’re getting more than just a product. You’re […]

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Mike Phillips and Dr. Beasley's guide to polishing compounds
04
Jun
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, Paint Correction

The Ultimate Guide to Polishing Compounds for Car Paint (2025)

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Doing a major paintwork correction on a car with deep swirls, scratches, water spots and/or oxidation often requires something called a “compound” or “rubbing compound” that cuts paint faster and more aggressively than a polish.  There are a lot of different compounds on the market today using a lot of different technologies. In this article, […]

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Dr. Beasley's Nano-Resin AST Ceramic Coating for Professionals
05
Jun
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Dr. Beasley's News, Professional Detailing

Deep Shine Doesn’t Need to Sacrifice Durability

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

The Evolution of Dr. Beasley’s Ceramic Coatings & the Secret Behind Nano-Resin AST Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence. Vince Lombardi I’ve spent most of my career as a detailing chemist chasing one thing: depth. Not just shine, but depth. That liquid-mirror finish so deep you can swim […]

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