Category Archives: Exterior Detailing

19
Nov
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Matte Car Care, Matte Wheels

Matte Black vs. Gloss Black Wheels — Which Should I Get?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Picking out wheels for a new car or buying aftermarket rims for one you already own? There’s a good chance you’re asking this question: “Should I get gloss black wheels or matte black wheels?” There’s a lot to consider when making this choice, such as aesthetics, ease of maintenance, durability, even resale value. How do […]

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How to polish fiberglass gelcoat
07
Nov
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, How To, Paint Correction

How to Polish Fiberglass Gelcoat

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Gelcoat protected fiberglass is a common surface material on things like boats, yachts, RVs and car hauling trailers.  Like paint, however, fiberglass gelcoat will oxidize and stain overtime if not properly maintained. In this article, I’ll show the correct way to remove oxidation and staining from fiberglass gelcoat by machine polishing.  For this article, I’ll […]

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Carbon Fiber Spoiler Close Up
05
Jun
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

Polishing Carbon Fiber

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Learn how to polish carbon fiber to make it as crystal clear as glass using a carbon fiber glaze. Polishing carbon fiber has never been easier.

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How often to polish car
08
Nov
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction

How Often Should I Polish My Car?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Freshly polished cars look beautiful, gleaming like a mirror in the sun. Unfortunately, over time — especially if the paint isn’t protected — scratches, contamination and oxidation will dull the shine. So how often can you polish the paint to get it back to shiny again? That’s what we’ll be answering in this article.  How […]

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Wet sanding with 3M Trizact system
08
Nov
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Live Detailing Classes, Videos & Media

How to Wet Sand Paint Using 3M Trizact System

Posted on by Mike Phillips

The 3M dry sanding system is actually what I consider like one of the safest sanding systems out there and especially if you’re brand new to sanding. One of the cool things about this system is you can use it by hand or machine. They make these in sheets. This is the 3000 six-inch disc, […]

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Dr. Beasley's Gloss Hero
05
Nov
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing

Gloss Builder is Now Available!

Posted on by Victor Espeland

We’re proud to announce Dr. Beasley’s Gloss Builder is now available for purchase on drbeasleys.com! Gloss Builder is a coating prep spray designed to produce a deep, reflective shine prior to applying ceramic coatings. When used after paint correction, Gloss Builder creates a dripping wet mirror finish while adding anchor points for bonding, ensuring the […]

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Black Corvette with a mirror finish
05
Nov
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

How to Get a Mirror Finish on Your Car

Posted on by Mike Phillips

When we talk about how to create a mirror finish for your car’s paint, we’re talking about the things you can do to maximize gloss and clarity while creating that wet look that makes your car look like it just received a high-end custom paint job. Not only does clean, shiny paint make your car […]

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How to Polish Aluminum Diamond Plate
29
Oct
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To

How to Polish Aluminum Diamond Plate

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Aluminum diamond plate (also called tread plate or checker plate) is used on a variety of surfaces where durability, slip resistance, and corrosion resistance are needed such as stairs, walkways, or in this case, the top of the trailer hitch portion of an AeroVault car hauling trailer. Like regular aluminum, aluminum diamond plate is typically […]

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28
Oct
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips

How to Polish Aluminum by Hand

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Aluminum is found on a variety of different vehicles and vessels from trucks and cars to trailers and boats. When aluminum is properly polished, it shines like chrome: Over time, however, the surface of aluminum will oxidize and turn dull. Accumulating oxidation, contamination and scratches erase the brilliant shine and leave behind a dirty haze: […]

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Before and after aluminum polishing
24
Oct
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, How To

How to Polish Aluminum | Complete Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Polished aluminum looks like chrome with a brilliant shine. Whether it’s on a boat, trailer or wheels, polished aluminum positively glows.  The only downside of polished aluminum is over time, the surface will oxidize and turn dull. Like any metal surface, it will lose shine with time as it accumulates oxidation, contamination and scratches.  The […]

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