Category Archives: Featured

Polish, Buff, How To

How to Avoid Polishing a Car

The title of this article may throw you for a loop. I understand. When you see a car that has some issues, your first instinct may be to grab a tool and go fix it. The only issue with that is that you’re being extremely aggressive with your car’s paint when you do that. As […]

Wheel Sealant, Brake Dust, Cleaning

What’s Wrong With Brake Dust?

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? […]

Microsuede, Alcantara, Dinamica, cleaning

Cleaning Microsuede: Choosing the Right Products and Techniques

Several versatile new synthetic suedes have hit the automotive interiors market in the past five years. Soft, tough, and absorbent, Alcantara, Escaine, Dinamica, and Ultrasuede are rapidly replacing real leather interiors on high end vehicles. These are all different types of microsuede, a fabric that, in spite of being more durable and stain resistant than real suede, […]

matte wheel protection, matte wheel seal, wheel coating

Matte Wheels + Matte Paint Coating?

Every few weeks, customers ask us a very specific question: Can I use Matte Paint Coating on my matte wheels? The answer is YES! However, there are a few things to consider when using Matte Paint Coating to protect matte wheels. Wheels get HOT. The high heat of the wheels changes the durability of Matte […]

2016 Cadillac CTS-V

2016 Cadillac CTS-V in OEM Matte White?!

Jesse and Meredith are the drivers behind the @frozen.v Instagram page. They did not plan on buying a matte white CTS-V. They wanted a white Caddy CTS-V with low mileage in white, and by a stoke of luck they came upon this 2016 model in crystal white frost. The soon-to-be-owners assumed the car was matte wrapped, […]

Why 100% Solids Ceramic Coatings Are The Best

Ever heard the phrase “100% solids”? It’s common in the painting industry, but not something you hear often when talking about ceramic coatings. But as automotive ceramic coating technology has evolved these past couple years, it’s coming up more and more. So what does it mean, and what makes it such an advantage? We’ll break it […]

Behind the Scenes: Applying Matte Paint Coating Pro to a 2019 G-Wagen

Last week the crew at FFIILLMM, LLC came out to Dr. Beasley’s HQ to capture us applying Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint Coating Pro to a customer’s 2019 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG in designo Night Black Magno. This G-Wagen was an absolute beauty, so we made sure to get plenty of behind-the-scenes shots along the way. Upon […]

Summer Interior Care Series Pt. I

At Dr. Beasley’s, we know there’s a lot of advice out there regarding summer car care. Most of the available information deals with air conditioning, tire pressure, and other exterior-oriented suggestions. All of those topics are definitely important, but we’re here to offer a different angle on summer car care: interior care. We’ll break down […]

Car Wash, Waterless, How to

Waterless Car Wash Techniques – What to Look For?

There’s been a severe lack of rainfall and water shortages going on in California and other parts of the west coast. It’s become very apparent how much that’s impacting our industry. People are getting fined for washing their cars in their driveways and are urged to not wash their cars at all, even in recycled […]

Beading, Sheeting, Water Spots

Beading vs Sheeting: Pros and Cons

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: […]