Category Archives: Ceramic Coatings

31
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction

How to Detail Your New Car by Mike Phillips (UPDATED 2024)

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Taking possession of a brand new car, truck or SUV is a fun and exciting time. You’ve got a beautiful, untouched vehicle ready for you to enjoy… or so you think.  We all assume that being brand new, everything is perfect.  It’s sad to say this is usually not the case. It’s possible, even likely, […]

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Water beads on a paint surface treated with Bead Hero.
16
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured

Do “Ceramic” Coating Sprays Actually Work?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Entry-level ceramic coating sprays like Lifeproof have become a popular choice for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers looking to protect their vehicle’s paintwork. These coatings provide a layer of protection against environmental contaminants, UV damage, and minor scratches, enhancing the appearance and longevity of a car’s finish. However, there are significant differences between entry-level spray […]

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Ceramic coating the wheel of a Land Rover.
22
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Videos & Media

How to Apply a Ceramic Coating for Wheels

Posted on by Kevin Podas

Wheel protection is one of the most important, yet overlooked, aspects of detailing your vehicle. When it comes to protecting your wheel, it’s best to use a solution that’s durable and doesn’t need to be reapplied frequently. Ceramic coating offers the best of both these approaches. Many people associate ceramic with paints, but it’s also […]

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Water beading on a ceramic coating
30
Mar
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Guides & Tips, Tips

Why You Need To Maintain Ceramic Coatings

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Ceramic coatings are some of the best protection you can get for a vehicle’s paint short of paint protection film. Offering unparalleled durability and shine in comparison to wax or sealants, these coatings provide a long-lasting shield against environmental contaminants, UV rays, and minor scratches.  However, while ceramic coatings are known for their durability, they’re […]

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How to Protect the Tesla Cybertruck
19
Mar
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips

How to Protect Tesla Cybertruck Stainless Steel

Posted on by Victor Espeland

The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the hottest new EVs on the market, but many are wondering how to protect the stainless steel exterior of this metallic beast. After all, the stainless steel on Tesla Cybertrucks do not have a protective clear coat like most painted cars do. This leaves the metal exposed to environmental […]

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Water beads on ceramic coating after rain.
17
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings

Rain After Ceramic Coating

Posted on by Victor Espeland

If you’ve ever applied or considered applying a ceramic coating to a car, you may have heard that you should avoid exposing the new coating to rain or washing it immediately after application. Some coating manufacturers will recommend waiting an hour. Some recommend 24-48 hours. Others say 1-2 weeks.  Why do you need to avoid […]

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How long to wait after ceramic coating before applying PPF?
17
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Professional Detailing

How Long To Wait After Installing Paint Protection Film Before Applying a Ceramic Coating

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Paint protection film topped with a ceramic coating is the ultimate way to protect a vehicle’s paint. PPF shields your car’s paint from scratches, stone chips, and other external damages, while ceramic coating provides an extra layer of gloss, hydrophobicity, and longevity. Typically the ceramic coating will be applied on top of the PPF — […]

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Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Dr. Beasley's News, Press Releases

Matte Paint Coating Press Release

Posted on by Andrew Donovan

Dr. Beasley’s Introduces First Ever Matte Paint Nanocoating Matte Paint Coating Provides High-Tech Protection for Vehicles with Matte Finishes Chicago, IL (October 12, 2016) — Dr. Beasley’s has formulated a ceramic coating for matte paint surfaces using nanotechnology not previously available for non-glossy surfaces. Matte Paint Coating is a breakthrough in inorganic coating technologies designed […]

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16
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, How To, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

How to Remove Swirls w/ AIO | LIVE Online Detailing Class with Mike Phillips

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When you’re polishing a car, you’re not always going to be doing a multiple stage paint correction followed by ceramic coating application. Sometimes you need results faster — and that’s where AIOs come into play. “AIO” stands for “All-In-One”, and it refers to products that can polish and protect paint in a single step. In […]

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28
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Paint Correction, The Future of Detailing, Videos & Media

Photos from Future of Detailing: Advanced Paint Correction Clinic — September 2023 @ Lake Country Manufacturing

Posted on by Victor Espeland

On September 21 and September 22nd, 2023, Dr. Beasley’s hosted their second Future of Detailing: Advanced Paint Correction Clinic at Lake Country Manufacturing in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin for the first time with new Chief Education Officer Mike Phillips. The class was a major success, with a stacked line-up of instructors ranging from Rod Kraft of Griot’s […]

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