Category Archives: Exterior Detailing

Applying Dr. Beasley’s Tire Coat Pro to a car tire with an applicator for a long-lasting finish
24
Apr
Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing

From Tire Dressings to True Coatings (What Changed, What Didn’t, and What’s Coming Soon)

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

I’ve been formulating products for tires and trim for a long time. When I first started in 2004, I wasn’t trying to reinvent anything. I was trying to match what was already out there and make it better. At the time, most tire products followed a similar formulation structure: silicone oil for shine, mineral oil […]

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neglected wheel
11
Aug
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Tips

Why Your Wheels Need Protection

Posted on by James Detmer

Protecting Against Corrosion & Pitting When examining a car, you will typically see that the wheels are often the dirtiest part. Not only does this look bad, but the dirt and brake dust that have built up are doing a number on the finish of the wheel. The combination of environmental effects such as dirt, […]

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tire dressing application
10
Apr
Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips

The Problem With Tire Dressings and Trim Restorers (And Why They Keep Letting You Down)

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

You can spend hours washing and polishing a car until everything looks right. The paint is dialed in, the glass is clean, and overall the car feels well cared for. Then you step back, and something still looks off. Over time, through working with customers and partners like The American Muscle Car Museum and OEMs, […]

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tire dressing being applied
17
Apr
Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing

The End of Tire Dressings and Trim Restorers

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

This article breaks down the science behind what’s happening at the surface level. It explains why traditional approaches fall short and what actually drives lasting results. If you’ve detailed more than a handful of cars, you’ve seen the same pattern play out. Tires come out deep and dark. Trim looks revived. The vehicle feels finished. […]

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Wiping hood with waterless wash
10
Sep
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Tips

How to Wash a Car Without a Hose (A Science-Based Approach to Avoiding Paint Damage)

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Washing a car without a hose removes the single biggest safety mechanism in traditional washing: bulk water removal of particulate matter. When you eliminate that step, you are fundamentally changing the system. Instead of relying on water volume to carry contaminants off the surface, you are relying on: If those three conditions are not met, […]

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Ceramic coating product displayed in front of a car
03
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing

Why Ceramic Coatings Fail (And What Actually Makes Them Last)

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

A lot of people are skeptical of ceramic coatings, and I understand why. They’ve been burned before.  Marketing makes ceramic coatings sound impervious. You hear it over and over: “Years of protection!” “9H Hardness!” “Extreme water beading!” And yet six months later, the gloss is gone, the finish is swirled and there’s no water beading […]

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How to decontaminate matte finish paint on cars
05
Mar
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, How To, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Washing

How to Decontaminate Matte Finish Car Paint

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Your car’s matte finish paint is dirtier than you think. Even after a wash, embedded contaminants will remain inside the paint’s microscopic nooks and crannies.  These embedded contaminants like iron particles and environmental fallout make the paint look dirty over time, cause rust and even prevent ceramic coatings from bonding properly.  Typically detailing professionals will […]

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Why Dr. Beasley's Doesn't Use Graphene
13
Mar
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, The Future of Detailing

Why We Don’t Use Graphene in Our Formulas

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Every few years, the detailing industry finds a new “game changing” feature for ceramic coatings. In the late 2010s, it was all about “9H” hardness. Now the new buzzword is “graphene”.  You see it on labels. You hear it in product launches. You read claims about “heat dissipation”, “anti-static behavior”, increased durability, superior protection.  So […]

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Drying automotive paint with a microfiber towel
27
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Professional Detailing, Tips

How to Dry Your Car (Without Scratching the Paint)

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Drying a vehicle is often perceived as a quick, final step after washing with little risk.  It is not. Drying is actually one of the highest risk steps in the wash process if your goal is maintaining paint clarity and preserving the clear coat long-term.  Although they are often called “wash marks”, most swirl marks, […]

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Swirls in automotive paint
21
Feb
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing

How to Avoid Swirls & Scratches in Your Car’s Paint

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Now follow me. It takes hours to buff out a car. For example, this black 1957 Chevy. I have literally hours into perfecting the paint. It takes seconds to put swirls and scratches back in. And the question is, how did the swirls and scratches get back in the paint after you remove them? In […]

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