Category Archives: Behind the Detail

Whether your coating creates harmful, static beads is a big part of how to choose a ceramic coating.
23
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Tips

How Water Beads Can Kill Your Coating

Posted on by Victor Espeland

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Beads Are Bad. Static water beads, that is. We know, they look cool, and they help you know how to choose a ceramic coating. But if beads aren’t rolling off your car, your coating will end up looking pretty terrible, which means you’ll need to have […]

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Cleaning a Glass Serum Pro coating to restore hydrophobicity
04
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, How To, Tips

Ceramic Coating Not Beading? You May Just Need To Clean It

Posted on by Victor Espeland

A ceramic coating not beading is frustrating, to say the least. But it doesn’t always mean you need a re-application.  Years ago we put Dr. Beasley’s Glass Serum Pro on a beater Land Cruiser’s windshield, and the coating was never properly maintained after. Unsurprisingly, we saw zero hydrophobicity when we blasted it with water. We called it a […]

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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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Header image reading “5 Ways to Increase Coating Longevity”
23
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings

5 Ways To Maintain Ceramic Coatings & Make Ceramic Coatings Last Longer

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Wondering how to maintain ceramic coatings, and make ceramic coatings last longer? Good! Coatings require active maintenance to last as long as possible, so it’s important to know how to practice the right kind of upkeep. There are 5 factors in maintaining a coating and making it last as long as possible: In this article, […]

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Header image reading “Beading Doesn’t Mean Protection,” illustrating water beading on a car surface while emphasizing that hydrophobic appearance does not necessarily indicate true coating durability or paint protection performance
07
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Tips

Water Beads Can’t Tell You If Your Paint Is Protected

Posted on by Victor Espeland

It’s probably the most common myth in automotive paint protection: If water’s beading on your paint, your coating/sealant/wax is still protecting the finish from scratching, etching, staining, UV damage, etc. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. In reality, water beading isn’t dependent on paint protection. It can come and go without the underlying […]

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How to Clean Tires Faster
09
Sep
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Live Detailing Classes, Videos & Media

The Fastest Way to Clean Tires

Posted on by Mike Phillips

When it comes to getting severely neglected and dirty tires factory clean again, there’s the old-school way of doing it working by hand using a tire scrub brush and the modern way of doing it, and that’s machine scrubbing using cordless rotary polishers.   SAFETY WARNING: Because washing a car and cleaning wheel and tires falls […]

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NSP case study featuring Dr. Beasley’s auto detailing products with “Dave Meyers, Pro Wash Auto Spa” header text
08
May
Behind the Detail, Paint Correction

NSP Case Study: Dave Meyers, Pro Wash Auto Spa

Posted on by Victor Espeland

This article is part of a “Case Study” series on Nano Surface Primers, available now. THE CAR: 2016 Kia Niro THE DETAILER: Dave Meyers, Pro Wash Auto Spa THE PRODUCTS: NSP 45 THE PADS: Foam THE BUFFER: Random orbital THE COATING: PlasmaCoat Dave Meyers is known for being one of the most active Authorized Detailers […]

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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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