Category Archives: The Future of Detailing

best ceramic coating
30
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, The Future of Detailing

The Best Nanocoatings Use This Technology

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Nanocoatings have come a long way. Once relegated to the industrial and aerospace sectors, they now dominate surface protection in the auto detailing industry. But don’t take that dominance to mean all nanocoatings (also known as “ceramic” coatings) are perfect. Despite their popularity, most aren’t doing everything they can be to preserve the health of […]

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24
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, The Future of Detailing, Tips

5 Things You Need to Know About IR Curing

Posted on by Celine Witherell

We’ve recently received a number of inquiries via Instagram (@drbeasleys) from detailers across the U.S. regarding infrared curing for nano coatings. Even though infrared is generally a pretty boring topic if you’re not a scientist, we’re going to spice it up by addressing it within the context of car detailing. To begin, we kind of […]

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Why Dr. Beasley's Doesn't Use Graphene
13
Mar
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, The Future of Detailing

Why We Don’t Use Graphene in Our Formulas

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Every few years, the detailing industry finds a new “game changing” feature for ceramic coatings. In the late 2010s, it was all about “9H” hardness. Now the new buzzword is “graphene”.  You see it on labels. You hear it in product launches. You read claims about “heat dissipation”, “anti-static behavior”, increased durability, superior protection.  So […]

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Matte Mercedes C63 AMG
03
Nov
Behind the Detail, How To, The Future of Detailing, Tips

…And You Thought You Couldn’t Detail a Matte Car

Posted on by James Detmer

The days of “do not detail that matte car” are over thanks to some car care product industry innovation by Dr. Beasley’s. Read more as we follow a detail of a matte Mercedes C63 AMG with Designo Magno Alanite Grey paint.

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White Mercedes-Benz coupe in auto detailing shop
08
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, The Future of Detailing

Are Matte Cars Just A Fad?

Posted on by Celine Witherell

We’ve been wondering, as matte paint care experts, are matte cars here to stay? As few as 10 years ago, a matte paint job could also be called a trailer park paint job. The flat finish looked like primer. To many, it meant that the owner of the car was financially incapable of giving their vehicle […]

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23
Apr
Behind the Detail, Matte Car Care, The Future of Detailing

New Arrival: Matte Motorcycle Prescription

Posted on by Dr. Beasley's

Matte Paint Care is now optimized for motorcycles! Check out our latest addition to our Matte Paint line, Matte Motorcycle Prescription. Everything you’ll need to clean, protect, and preserve your no-shine flat paint.

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Mini Matte Metallic Paint 2014
17
Oct
Featured, Matte Car Care, The Future of Detailing, Videos & Media

New Mini Countryman Black Knight Edition (Matte Finish)

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Continuing in the direction of the future of matte finishes, Mini Cooper has joined the select few who offer a matte finish out of the factory. Their release of the 2014 Cooper S Countryman series comes with a unique trim package that’s sure to stand out. They’re continuing in the line of manufacturer released matte […]

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Infographic illustrating a ceramic coating curing process on a car surface, showing solvent evaporation leaving behind a hardened protective layer bonded to the clear coat for durability and gloss enhancement
18
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, The Future of Detailing

Why 100% Solids Ceramic Coatings Are The Best

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Ever heard the phrase “100% solids”? It’s common in the painting industry, but not something you hear often when talking about ceramic coatings. But as automotive ceramic coating technology has evolved these past couple years, it’s coming up more and more. So what does it mean, and what makes it such an advantage? We’ll break it […]

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