Category Archives: Exterior Detailing

BMW with Frozen finish paint
17
Oct
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics, Matte Car Washing, Matte Ceramic Coating

The Beginner’s Guide to BMW Frozen Paint Care

Posted on by Victor Espeland

BMW’s Frozen paint finishes are some of the most popular factory matte finishes in the car world. Part of BMW’s “Individual” customization program, BMW’s Frozen paints deliver a distinctive matte look that stands out in a sea of gloss.  The only catch? You can’t polish a matte finish or use any product that adds gloss. […]

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Detailer polishing aluminum car wheel using drill-mounted polishing ball for best wheel restoration results
10
Oct
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

The Best Polishing Balls for Aluminum Wheels (2024)

Posted on by Mike Phillips

I’ve owned a lot of aluminum wheels in my life — specifically aluminum slotted mag wheels. From the trailer on my Sanger Drag Boat to the various classic trucks I’ve owned, they’ve all had aluminum wheels.  Simply put, I am a FAN of aluminum wheels. So I know how dirty, oxidized and scratched up they […]

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Red Volkswagon Jetta in the Snow
20
Sep
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips

Easiest Car Color to Keep Clean? Ranking the Best & Worst

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Choosing the best car color to keep clean isn’t something many people think of, but it’s surprisingly important when it comes to how much you’ll enjoy your car long term. After all, who wants to spend all their time driving a car that looks dirty and is a pain to keep clean? The fact is, […]

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The best way to remove water spots
22
Jul
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing

The Best Way to Remove Water Spots

Posted on by Mike Phillips

One of the most annoying paint defects to see on your car’s paint and then have to somehow remove are water spots! And while you may think removing water spots is a simple process, it can actually be quite complicated because there are more than one type of water spot.  In fact, I’m the guy […]

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The best car polishers for beginners
24
Jun
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

Best Car Polishers for Beginners (2024)

Posted on by Mike Phillips

The good news about polishing car paint in 2024 is there are a LOT of options when it comes to machine polishers for beginners starting out doing paint correction. The bad news? There are SO MANY options now when it comes to polishers and buffers that it can be VERY confusing. As a teacher of […]

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Mike Phillips polishing car wheel with power buffer
30
Jan
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Videos & Media

The Fastest Way to Clean & Dress Tires

Posted on by Mike Phillips

When it comes to getting severely neglected and dirty tires factory clean again, there’s the old-school way of doing it working by hand using a tire scrub brush and the modern way of doing it, and that’s machine scrubbing using cordless rotary polishers.   SAFETY WARNING: Because washing a car and cleaning wheel and tires falls […]

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AIO swirl removal online detailing class promotional graphic
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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17
Nov
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

How to Remove Bird Dropping Etching | Live Online Detailing Class with Mike Phillips

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Bird droppings are a major annoyance for just about any car owner. They stain your paint finish, and if left to sit for long enough, eventually turn acidic, resulting in an etch mark or indentation in your paint that looks like a faint circle. At this point, only abrasive methods like polishing can level the […]

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06
Jan
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction

1964 Amphicar – Paintwork, Glass & Plastic Correction

Posted on by Mike Phillips

I feel very blessed that I’ve had the opportunity to work on a lot of very cool, interesting and even rare cars in the detailing industry. Anytime I work on something I’ve never worked on before and it’s highly likely that I’ll never work on again, I refer to this car as a Bucket List […]

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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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