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BMW with PlasmaCoat, carnauba wax outdated

Why Carnauba Wax is Outdated & Coatings Are King

“Wax on, wax off,” instructs Mr. Miyagi to his young protege.  At the time The Karate Kid was filmed (1984), carnauba wax was king. But the times, they are a-changing. Nowadays, coatings are king of the block. Today, we examine the rise and fall of carnauba wax and discuss why coatings are now the best choice […]

5 Things You Need to Know About IR Curing

We’ve recently received a number of inquiries via Instagram (@drbeasleys) from detailers across the U.S. regarding infrared curing for nano coatings. Even though infrared is generally a pretty boring topic if you’re not a scientist, we’re going to spice it up by addressing it within the context of car detailing. To begin, we kind of […]

Water beads on a paint surface treated with Bead Hero.

Do “Ceramic” Coating Sprays Actually Work?

Entry-level ceramic coating sprays like Lifeproof have become a popular choice for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers looking to protect their vehicle’s paintwork. These coatings provide a layer of protection against environmental contaminants, UV damage, and minor scratches, enhancing the appearance and longevity of a car’s finish. However, there are significant differences between entry-level spray […]

How To Wash Car After Ceramic Coating

Knowing how to wash car after ceramic coating is the most important part of keeping your vehicle protected for as long as possible. Nanocoatings aren’t a one-and-done thing—you need to actively maintain them. Here’s what you absolutely need to know about washing a ceramic coated vehicle: Wash Regularly Just because you’ve got a coating doesn’t […]

Don’t buy a ceramic coating unless you know this

When water comes into contact with a car treated with a hydrophobic ceramic coating, it forms into small orbs on the surface instead of pooling. If those beads remain on the surface, and no one is there to dry them off, they can quickly turn into water spots, or, if you’re dealing with acid rain, […]

Detailing Your Car's Matte and Glossy Images With Dr. Beasley's Blog

Detailing Your Car’s Matte & Glossy Finishes

First of all, detailing your car’s matte and glossy finishes is not as complicated as you think. For starters, you’ve got a brand new Dodge Challenger with a matte black hood, and you can’t wait to show off the eye-catching matte hood and shiny gloss side panels. But because your car has both matte and […]

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Matte Mercedes & The Mystery Shine

A beautiful 2015 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG in magno alanite gray came to see us in need of a clean up. It was cleaned with Matte Body Wash and all of the road salt and other Chicago winter contaminants came off easily. Often times during winter, a car is so caked with dirt/snow/salt that it’s hard […]

Behind-the-scenes detailing image showing application of Matte Paint Coating Pro on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (G-Wagen)

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 […]

White Mercedes-Benz coupe in auto detailing shop

Are Matte Cars Just A Fad?

We’ve been wondering, as matte paint care experts, are matte cars here to stay? As few as 10 years ago, a matte paint job could also be called a trailer park paint job. The flat finish looked like primer. To many, it meant that the owner of the car was financially incapable of giving their vehicle […]