Category: Ceramic Coatings

05
Apr

Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured

Why Small Beads Do Big Damage (And How To Prevent It)

Posted on April 5, 2019April 29, 2022 by Victor Espeland

Sure, water beading up on your car might look cool, but unless those beads are sliding off your finish, they can cause a bit of damage down the road, especially if left to sit, with water spots on ceramic coating being a prime example. Now, with bigger beads, this isn’t so much of a problem—they […]

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18
May

Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, The Detail, The Future of Detailing, Tips

Why You Need A Ceramic Coating For Your Car’s Glass

Posted on May 18, 2018April 29, 2022 by Victor Espeland

Now that we’re in the thick of spring storm season and summer showers are coming up, it’s important to remember just how essential having a ceramic coating for vehicle glass is. A quick refresher on this technology: ceramic coatings are nanostructured barriers with protective properties, ranging from hydrophobicity to UV resistance. One example would be Dr. Beasley’s […]

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25
Jan

Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured

What Makes People So Obsessed With Beads?

Posted on January 25, 2019April 29, 2022 by Victor Espeland

People love beads. There’s no getting around it. But why is it such an obsession? Why is water beading good? The rationale ranges from how gorgeous they look to the misconception that they prove a wax, sealant or coating is still protecting a surface. Either way, this obsession obscures the real point of beads—to get water off your […]

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06
Jul

Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

How To Mask A Car When Detailing

Posted on July 6, 2018April 29, 2022 by Victor Espeland

Half of what makes a skilled detailer is being prepared for the task at hand, and part of that preparation means knowing how to mask a car with tape. Skip this step and you could end up wasting your time, or worse, damaging the vehicle. So in this blog, we’ll go over why you should tape off sensitive features, when it’s appropriate, […]

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21
Feb

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

What Causes Water Spots On Cars?

Posted on February 21, 2019April 29, 2022 by Victor Espeland

If you’ve ever owned a car, you’ve seen a water spot. Small, white-ish stains on your otherwise immaculate finish, they leave many asking just what causes water spots on cars. Simply put, they come from beads of water resting on your paint, which dry and leave behind a residue. That’s why it’s so important to […]

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23
May

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

How To Wash Car After Ceramic Coating

Posted on May 23, 2019April 29, 2022 by Victor Espeland

Knowing how to wash car after ceramic coating is the most important part of keeping your vehicle protected for as long as possible. Nanocoatings aren’t a one-and-done thing—you need to actively maintain them. Here’s what you absolutely need to know about washing a ceramic coated vehicle: Wash Regularly Just because you’ve got a coating doesn’t […]

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08
Apr

Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Paint Correction

Why NSPs Make Any Coating Better

Posted on April 8, 2020April 29, 2022 by Victor Espeland

With Nano Surface Primers now available, many are asking whether these new active primers are compatible with ceramic coatings from other manufacturers. Let’s just get that out of the way up top—Yes, Dr. Beasley’s Nano Surface Primers are compatible with other ceramic coatings. In fact, they aren’t just compatible—they actually make them better. Every benefit […]

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