Category Archives: Garage & Equipment

Pan the Organizer makes a product with Dr. Beasley's Jim Lafeber in his latest video.
09
May
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Garage & Equipment, Videos & Media

Pan the Organizer Visits Dr. Beasley’s HQ

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Ever watch Pan the Organizer on YouTube? Pan’s known for visiting legendary detailing manufacturers for his channel, and today he’s featuring an all-access tour of Dr. Beasley’s Chicago, IL headquarters. In the video Pan talks with founder and chemist Jim Lafeber before visiting one of our many production facilities to actually make a small batch […]

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Hood of Dodge Durango being paint corrected
10
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Matte Car Care, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing, The Future of Detailing, Videos & Media

Photos from “Future of Detailing” Clinic — May 2022

Posted on by Victor Espeland
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09
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips

Revisiting “Why Chamois Are A Sham”

Posted on by Victor Espeland

In 2012 we published a blog post entitled “Why Chamois Are A Sham”. In this blog we advised against using chamois, instead recommending microfiber towels. The reasons provided focused generally on chamois’ lack of knap and its difficulty to maintain. Since then, we’ve had a good number of responses in the comments taking issue with […]

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Wheel Woolies, wheel brushes,
04
Sep
Behind the Detail, Featured, Garage & Equipment

Braun Brush – An Interview With The CEO of a 140 Year Old Company, Lance Cheney

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Current Braun Brush CEO and successful sculptor, Lance Cheney, says his company has thrived for 140 years because every generation has brought their own spin to the company. His great-grandfather brought the art of brush making from Germany to America. His grandfather brought an entrepreneurial spirit that built the business during the vulnerable start-up years […]

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Microfiber Towels
22
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Matte Car Care

Microfiber Towels: Picking, Using, Cleaning

Posted on by Will MacNeil

It’s hard to find any detailer worth their salt who’s not using microfiber towels nowadays.  It’s the detailing industry standard and so far the best tool around for cleaning/drying a car.  We’ll discuss the reasons microfiber towels are so important and the best practices for using them in the detailing industry. It isn’t new information […]

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How to Lubricate Felt Ring on Harbor Freight Hercules Forced Rotation DA
13
Mar
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

How to Lubricate Felt Ring on Harbor Freight Hercules Forced Rotation DA Polisher

Posted on by Mike Phillips

The Harbor Freight Hercules Forced Rotation DA Polisher is an almost exact copy of the Flex XC 3401 VRG Dual Action Polisher, AKA the BEAST — all the way down to the felt ring that lines the inside of the aluminum housing behind the backing plate. I noted this when I first reviewed the Hercules […]

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Detailing a car
24
Mar
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, Interior Detailing, Paint Correction, Tips

Top 50 Best Detailing Tips for Professional Results

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When it comes to keeping your car looking good, there are an endless number of different tips and tricks you should know. In this article I’ve written out 50 of the most useful tips I rely on when detailing my own cars or a friend’s. Take some time to read through them and educate yourself […]

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