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Category Archives: The Future of Detailing
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Oct
Oct
For every kind of leather product out there, there’s now a vegan leather version of it. Here’s the thing, though — caring for vegan leather is a little different than caring for real leather. That’s why it’s crucial to know how to care for vegan leather to avoid permanent staining, color fading, and any other […]
10
Oct
Oct
Vegan leather seems to be everywhere lately: shoes, purses, backpacks, jackets, car interiors, and more. Maybe you’ve even heard it called by a different name: pleather, eco leather, faux leather, leatherette, alternative leather, or synthetic leather. The popularity of this environmentally-friendly alternative is growing faster than ever, so it’s important to know exactly what vegan […]
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Jan
Jan
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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Mar
Mar
Kawasaki is getting ready to release their newest motocycles, the H2 and H2R. These motorcycles are special not only because they’re some of the fastest bikes on the market, but because they come with a brand new, super glossy paint finish. Kawasaki named this paint Silver Mirror. Shortly after their demo motorcycle traveled the country […]
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Oct
Oct
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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Sep
Sep
If you’re on this site then you probably know at least a fair amount about cars. I’ll say that’s safe to assume. However, this was an interesting article to write because I’m trying to decipher exactly how rare it is to own a matte car. The article was intended to contain a lot of statistics […]
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Apr
Apr
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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Jan
Jan
A rant on why I believe paint sealants are the wave of the future and carnaubas will be gradually phased out and used as layering waxes.
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Aug
Aug
Last week paint correction expert Rod Kraft (Griot’s Garage, formerly Meguiar’s) joined Dr. Beasley’s Director of Success Chris Racana live on YouTube to preview the upcoming “Advanced Paint Correction Clinic” hosted by Dr. Beasley’s at Lake Country Manufacturing HQ this September 29-30! Rod talks about his detailing philosophy and what he thinks industry up-and-comers will get […]