Category Archives: Guides & Tips

21
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Tips

Waterless Wash – The Full Picture

Posted on by Celine Witherell

We know we’ve voiced some potentially controversial opinions regarding waterless wash in the past. We’re back to provide a more detailed explanation on waterless washes.  What is “Waterless”? The term waterless refers only to the process used to wash your car, not the product itself. Almost all waterless wash products contain water in their makeup. They’re […]

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28
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Matte Car Care, Tips

Cleaning a Glossy Car With Matte Accents in 3 Easy Steps

Posted on by Celine Witherell

We receive tons of questions from customers regarding how to deal with glossy cars with matte accents. People want to know if using matte products to care for the matte accents will damage or change the glossy parts of their car. The answer is no, but only if you use the right tools and methods. […]

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Red BMW sports car close-up in garage
24
Mar
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

Wax, Paint Sealant, and Coatings: What’s the Difference?

Posted on by Celine Witherell

Waxes, sealants, and coatings are frequently discussed in the auto detailing world, by both professionals and enthusiasts. But what makes them different from each other? Which product is appropriate for which scenarios? The terms waxes, sealants, and coatings, are organized as such for good reason. They’re in order of products containing the most organic ingredients […]

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Matte, Satin, Detailing, Protecting
27
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Matte Car Care

20 Photos Showing a Matte Grey SLS AMG Black Series Being Detailed

Posted on by Will MacNeil

A customer of ours is an enthusiast when it comes to cars, especially matte grey Mercedes. This Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series was shipped over seas and it was exposed to plenty of contaminants.  Not a problem because it was brought straight to us to do all the unveiling, cleaning, and protecting.   View the […]

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BMWBlog, 2011 1M, Full Detail, Polish
26
Nov
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, The Detail, Tips

BMW 1M Detailed by Dr. Beasley’s With BMW BLOG

Posted on by Will MacNeil

  A few weeks ago, we got together with BMWBLOG to provide a content rich article centralized around their 2011 BMW 1M. The 1M is a regularly driven vehicle with its fair share of light scratching and marring in the paint. The car also has a matte vinyl roof and a vinyl stripe down the middle […]

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Beading, Sheeting, Water Spots
06
Dec
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Professional Detailing, The Detail

Beading vs Sheeting: Pros and Cons

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Having good beads on a car after a rain storm may look great, but what about it’s equally talented and misunderstood younger brother? Sheeting. Beading and sheeting both have their merits and downsides. However, what’s best for your car and what do you prefer? Let’s outline a few of the pros and cons of each: […]

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Car, Clean, Car Wash, Detail a Car
02
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

The Basic Components to Detailing a Car

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Detailing a car is quite a bit more extensive than just washing your car. Washing you car could be as simple as soap and water and a vacuum. However, if you’re looking to really deep clean your car for either a sale or an event, follow this guide to learn how to detail a car. […]

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car care products
08
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To

Breaking Down Consumer Report’s Car Wash Guide

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Consumer Reports, a credible source for many of life’s questions and concerns, recently published an article we found relevant. Their Do’s and Don’ts of Washing Your Car compelled us to do a little fact checking to continue to educate people on the web. After having read the article and highlighted the points I agree with in yellow […]

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Wheel Sealant, Brake Dust, Cleaning
29
Jul
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

What’s Wrong With Brake Dust?

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Brake dust is one of the most aggressive corrosives in the automotive appearance industry. Even if the rest of the car is clean, dirty wheels equal a dirty car. So what is it about brake dust that is so harmful to your wheels and what’s the best way to clean and keep your wheels safe? […]

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car, detailing, mistakes,
06
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips

Top 5 Misconceptions About Detailing

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Oftentimes we hear rumors or get questions about detailing techniques that seem to make sense, but can actually end up being detrimental to your vehicle. Although many of these misconceptions are about matte paint care, I thought it was important address the popular misconceptions about detailing in general. 1. “There’s no such thing as ‘over-washing’ my […]

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