Category Archives: Tips

Tips for everything car care.

Microsuede, Alcantara, Dinamica, cleaning
24
Mar
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Interior Detailing, Tips

Cleaning Microsuede: Choosing the Right Products and Techniques

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Several versatile new synthetic suedes have hit the automotive interiors market in the past five years. Soft, tough, and absorbent, Alcantara, Escaine, Dinamica, and Ultrasuede are rapidly replacing real leather interiors on high end vehicles. These are all different types of microsuede, a fabric that, in spite of being more durable and stain resistant than real suede, […]

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29
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Interior Detailing, Tips

Summer Interior Care Series Pt. I

Posted on by Celine Witherell

At Dr. Beasley’s, we know there’s a lot of advice out there regarding summer car care. Most of the available information deals with air conditioning, tire pressure, and other exterior-oriented suggestions. All of those topics are definitely important, but we’re here to offer a different angle on summer car care: interior care. We’ll break down […]

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24
Aug
Behind the Detail, How To, Tips

No More Foul Towels

Posted on by Andrew Donovan

How To Choose A Microfiber Towel Whenever I’m in the market for something I tend to shop around. We all do; it’s human nature. And usually I, like most people, shop for value. Most of the time that means looking at a combination of quality and cost, mixed in with a little personal bias (what’s […]

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28
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Matte Car Care, Tips

Cleaning a Glossy Car With Matte Accents in 3 Easy Steps

Posted on by Celine Witherell

We receive tons of questions from customers regarding how to deal with glossy cars with matte accents. People want to know if using matte products to care for the matte accents will damage or change the glossy parts of their car. The answer is no, but only if you use the right tools and methods. […]

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1969 E-Type Jaguar
01
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

Carnauba and Summer Are Incompatible

Posted on by Celine Witherell

One of our favorite customer cars, the 1969 Red Jaguar E-Type came to see the Dr. Beasley’s team to get glossy before a car show. Owner Bob left the beauty in our care, only asking that the red paint POP when he came back. Most people’s first thought would be to use carnauba wax. It makes […]

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18
Sep
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Interior Detailing, Tips

Your Car’s Carpet & Upholstery are Filthy

Posted on by Celine Witherell

We’re talking about carpets and upholstery in your car and the common problems associated with those surfaces. Carpet and upholstery in cars is found on the floors, mats, seats, door panels (throw it back to the 1970’s), and headliners. How Come Carpets are Problematic? Carpet and upholstery are soft and cushy, to make your ride […]

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24
Mar
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

Wax, Paint Sealant, and Coatings: What’s the Difference?

Posted on by Celine Witherell

Waxes, sealants, and coatings are frequently discussed in the auto detailing world, by both professionals and enthusiasts. But what makes them different from each other? Which product is appropriate for which scenarios? The terms waxes, sealants, and coatings, are organized as such for good reason. They’re in order of products containing the most organic ingredients […]

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