Category Archives: Guides & Tips

How to take photos for detailing
26
Aug
Behind the Detail, Guides & Tips, How To, Professional Detailing, Tips, Videos & Media

How to Photograph a Car for Detailing

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Taking good photos of a car while you’re also detailing it is a challenge. It’s hard to figure it out on the fly, especially when you’re in the middle of an intensive process like paint correction. So when it comes to sharing pictures of any cars, trucks, vans or SUVs you detail, here’s a few […]

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What are microsphere abrasives?
28
Feb
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Paint Correction

What Are Microsphere Abrasives?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

This article is part of a series on the new Dr. Beasley’s Nano Surface Primer line, available now. Click here to buy the system now. MicroSphere Abrasive Technology (MSAT) is what Dr. Beasley’s Nano Surface Primer line uses to cut defects out of the clear coat. This technology (which up until now was pretty much […]

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23
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

How To Wash Car After Ceramic Coating

Posted on 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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Dr. Beasley's Guide to Ceramic Coating Inspection
26
Jul
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To

How To Perform A Nanocoating Annual Inspection

Posted on by Victor Espeland

As we’ve said in past articles, nanocoatings (also called ceramic coatings) are not a one-and-done kind of protection. While they’re much easier to maintain than waxes and sealants, you do need to actively care for them on an on-going basis. Part of that means conducting a thorough coating annual inspection, in order to get an […]

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How to remove water spots on a car
01
Mar
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To

The Best Ways To Remove Water Spots

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Water spots caused by idle beads of water can seriously wreck your finish. That’s just one of the many reasons why beads are bad. We talked about how to prevent water spots on a car in our last article, but to recap: the best way to avoid a water spot is to get a ceramic […]

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07
Mar
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

How Water Spots Get Etched Into Paint

Posted on by Victor Espeland

We’ve outlined to a great extent just how water beads resting on your finish dry into water spots that stain and etch your paint. But etching isn’t caused by water spots alone—insect remains, bird droppings and acid rain can all etch your finish as well. So how exactly does an etch occur? We’re going to […]

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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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Masking tape for cars
06
Jul
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

How To Mask A Car When Detailing

Posted on 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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