Category Archives: Ceramic Coatings

Why NSPs Make Coatings More Thick
03
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Paint Correction

Why Nano Surface Primers Make Coatings More Thick

Posted on by Victor Espeland

This article is part of a series on the new Dr. Beasley’s Nano Surface Primer system, available now. When it comes to protection against outside forces, thickness is an important part of the equation. Whether it’s a knight’s armor or a ceramic coating, a more substantial protective layer generally has more material to wear through. […]

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03
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing

Why Ceramic Coatings Fail (And What Actually Makes Them Last)

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

A lot of people are skeptical of ceramic coatings, and I understand why. They’ve been burned before.  Marketing makes ceramic coatings sound impervious. You hear it over and over: “Years of protection!” “9H Hardness!” “Extreme water beading!” And yet six months later, the gloss is gone, the finish is swirled and there’s no water beading […]

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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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Drying automotive paint with a microfiber towel
27
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Professional Detailing, Tips

How to Dry Your Car (Without Scratching the Paint)

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Drying a vehicle is often perceived as a quick, final step after washing with little risk.  It is not. Drying is actually one of the highest risk steps in the wash process if your goal is maintaining paint clarity and preserving the clear coat long-term.  Although they are often called “wash marks”, most swirl marks, […]

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How to Clean Wheels Beginner's Guide Mike Phillips
11
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Matte Wheels, Videos & Media

How to Clean Wheels on Cars | Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download PDF Checklist When it comes to cleaning your car’s wheels, a simple mistake could cost you thousands of dollars. I’m going to show you how to clean your wheels safely to get them surgically clean. And at the end of the video, I’m going to show you how to protect them. If you choose […]

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How to Maintain Ceramic Coatings
04
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, How To, Professional Detailing

How to Maintain Ceramic Coatings | DIY Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download PDF Checklist Transcript So, now that you have your car ceramic coated, let’s talk about how to take care of the ceramic coating, how to maintain it. I’m going to show you two different ways. One is through the gentle wash process. The other is through maintenance products. So, let’s start over here. The […]

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How to Apply Ceramic Coatings
27
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Professional Detailing

How to Apply Ceramic Coatings | Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download PDF Checklist Transcript So, in this video, we’re going to cover how to properly install a ceramic coating. This is part two of a three-part series. The first part was how to prep the car for the ceramic coating. And that included washing, clay, and machine polishing to get that paint perfected so the […]

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How to Prep for Ceramic Coatings
20
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

How to Prep for Ceramic Coatings | Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download PDF Checklist Transcript Hey, welcome to this video. I’m going to be sharing with you how to install a ceramic coating. So, if you’ve never done this before, uh, no need to take notes. You can actually download a PDF checklist. It’ll cover everything I use and all the steps. Plus, I’ve written a […]

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Dr. Beasley's Guide for Ceramic Coating Care
13
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Guides & Tips, How To, Videos & Media

Beginner’s Guide to Ceramic Coating Care | DIY Step-by-Step Tutorial

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download PDF Checklist You know, ceramic coatings have become all the rage. They are the best way to take care of anything that you care about. But the question becomes, how do you take care of a ceramic coating? Whether you installed it yourself or you paid someone to do it for you, that’s the […]

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ZoshMFG collabs with Dr. Beasley's and Cameruski's Detailing
25
Jul
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

Detailing and Protecting @Zoshmfg’s Integra with Dr. Beasley’s Nano-Resin AST

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When YouTuber Percy Mesudi—aka @zoshmfg—decided it was time to give his legendary Acura Integra the love it deserved, he didn’t call just any detailer. He called Christian Camurovski, Dr. Beasley’s Authorized Trainer and owner of Cameruski’s Detailing in Stuart, Florida. Known for his deep detailing knowledge and easy-going demeanor, Christian was the perfect match for […]

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