Category Archives: Featured

White Porsche 911
12
Nov
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Videos & Media

The BTD Awards for the 2013 SEMA Show

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Because we love cars…no. Because YOU love cars, we are doing the first ever, Behind the Detail Awards for an array of categories for cars at the SEMA Show. If you own any one of these cars…contact me at will@drbeasleys.com to receive your prize of FREE car care products!  We’ll take care of you because […]

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Kawasaki logo on showroom reception counter
23
May
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Videos & Media

Visiting Kawasaki’s California Facility & The Ninja H2R

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

We visited Kawasaki’s California headquarters to talk to their engineers about paint maintenance and care. Dr. Beasley’s and Kawasaki have been paint care partners since 2015 when they selected our products to care for their silver mirror paint. Nano-Resin and The Final Finish are used in house to maintain the sensitive mirror paint of the […]

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Why NSPs Make Coatings More Thick
03
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Paint Correction

Why Nano Surface Primers Make Coatings More Thick

Posted on by Victor Espeland

This article is part of a series on the new Dr. Beasley’s Nano Surface Primer system, available now. When it comes to protection against outside forces, thickness is an important part of the equation. Whether it’s a knight’s armor or a ceramic coating, a more substantial protective layer generally has more material to wear through. […]

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Amber glass bottles used for Dr. Beasley’s detailing products, illustrating light-protective packaging designed to preserve chemical stability, product performance, and formulation integrity over time
24
Oct
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured

Why Amber PET and Glass Bottles Matter: Protecting Chemistry, Protecting Results

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

When most people think about what makes a detailing product great, they think about what’s inside the bottle. The ingredients. The chemistry. The performance that brings. After all, that’s where the magic is. But there’s another piece of the equation that too often gets overlooked: the bottle itself. Packaging isn’t just a vessel. It’s part […]

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How to Remove Water Spots from Automotive Paint
23
Aug
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

How to Remove Water Spots on Car Paint | Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Download PDF Checklist Transcript Today we’re going to talk about water spots. I would say that, besides swirls and scratches, the other most common annoying type of defect in your paint that people absolutely hate, and it makes your car look ugly, are water spots. Now, water spots come from different types of chemicals in […]

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4 rules for keeping a matte finish looking good
04
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics, Matte Car Washing, Matte Ceramic Coating

4 Rules For Keeping A Matte Car Looking Good

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Keeping a matte finish car looking consistently good requires two things: protection and regular cleaning.  It’s not because matte finishes are more prone to getting dirty. There are two main reasons why matte finishes are hard to keep looking good. In this article, I’ll share four must-follow rules for keeping a matte finish in beautiful […]

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The Biggest Questions about Touching Up Car Paint, Answered
18
Apr
Behind the Detail, Featured, Professional Detailing, Tips

The Biggest Questions About Touching Up Car Paint, Answered

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When you have a chip or a scratch in your car’s paint, your first instinct might be to apply some touch-up paint. Applying touch-up paint to a chip or scratch in a car’s paint helps hide the blemish and protects the underlying body metal from rust and corrosion.  Sounds simple enough, right? Not quite. While […]

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Alcantara fabric with water beading on it after application of Dr. Beasley's Microsuede Protection
25
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Interior Detailing, Professional Detailing

The Difference Between Alcantara, Dinamica & Ultrasuede

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Suede is a soft, fuzzy leather made from the underside of animal skin. While suede is prized for its pliable, luxurious feel, its cost and use of animal skin have led to the development of synthetic alternatives called faux suede or microfiber suedes (“microsuedes”).  In this article, we’ll look at the different types of faux […]

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IPA wipedown being done on a red Porsche 911.
11
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Tips

IPA vs. Panel Wipes: Which Is Better at Removing Polish Residue?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

In the world of car detailing, IPA stands for “Isopropyl Alcohol”. Detailers will typically talk about IPA in the context of an “IPA wipedown” or “IPA panel wipe”, a process for cleaning polishing oils and residue from paint before applying protection like a ceramic coating.  Despite being a common topic in detailing, there’s a lot […]

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How to wax a black car
30
Aug
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing

The Best Wax for Black Cars (2024) | What to Look For & How to Wax Black Paint

Posted on by Mike Phillips

The biggest reason black cars is different than waxing any other color of car is because black shows everything! I have a saying, it goes like this, Black is not a color… it’s a full time job! And that’s a true statement, at least if you’re someone who cares about how your car looks.  But […]

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