Category Archives: Tips

Tips for everything car care.

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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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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07
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Tips

Summer Interior Care Series Pt. II

Posted on by Celine Witherell

Now that you know how to properly clean your interior, we need to address the next step in summer interior care. Conditioning, or moisturizing, is extremely important, especially in summer months. You might think interior conditioning only applies to leather surfaces, but it’s also necessary with surfaces like vinyl and plastic.   Why Condition? Conditioning […]

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14
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Interior Detailing, Tips

Summer Interior Care Series Pt. III

Posted on by Celine Witherell

Clean, condition, protect, or as all of our bottles say, “Clean, Prep, Protect”. We’ve reached the final part of our Summer Interior Care series and it’s all about ensuring your interior surfaces are protected. Summer is prime time for UV damage and body oil transfer (everyone sweats, it’s okay), and that means you’ve got to […]

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21
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Tips

Waterless Wash – The Full Picture

Posted on by Celine Witherell

We know we’ve voiced some potentially controversial opinions regarding waterless wash in the past. We’re back to provide a more detailed explanation on waterless washes.  What is “Waterless”? The term waterless refers only to the process used to wash your car, not the product itself. Almost all waterless wash products contain water in their makeup. They’re […]

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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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Red BMW sports car close-up in garage
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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06
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Tips

Cleaning Your Car With Distilled Water

Posted on by Celine Witherell

If you’ve ever had personal experience removing water spots from your car’s paint, you know how much of a chore it can be. At Dr. Beasley’s we emphasize preventative maintenance, so we’re here to discuss the benefits of detailing your car with distilled water. Is Distilled Water the Same as Filtered Water? Is Purified Water […]

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BMWBlog, 2011 1M, Full Detail, Polish
26
Nov
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, The Detail, Tips

BMW 1M Detailed by Dr. Beasley’s With BMW BLOG

Posted on by Will MacNeil

  A few weeks ago, we got together with BMWBLOG to provide a content rich article centralized around their 2011 BMW 1M. The 1M is a regularly driven vehicle with its fair share of light scratching and marring in the paint. The car also has a matte vinyl roof and a vinyl stripe down the middle […]

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SEMA, Dr. Beasley's, Matte, Detail
08
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

Polishing Outside? Risks and Alternatives

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Polishing a car outside in the elements doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. However, there are restrictions that limit people from adhering to best practices. So how do we make the best of the situation? What to do Before You Polish a Car The two main steps to prep a car to […]

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