Category Archives: Interior Detailing

Comparing the original aniline leather of the King Ranch Ford F-150 with the new semi-aniline leather.

King Ranch Ford F-150: Our Ultimate Leather Interior Care Guide

The King Ranch interior option in the Ford F-150 offers a blend of rugged luxury and craftsmanship, making it one of the most distinctive trim options for the truck.  Made in partnership with the legendary King Ranch of southeast Texas, this trim embodies the rugged romance of ranch life, with premium leather seats embossed with […]

Dr. Beasley’s Timber Coat dripping onto a brush applicator during wood surface protection application

New Product Alert: Timber Coat Kit

There’s a new product from Dr. Beasley’s now available: the Timber Coat Kit! This complete care kit is designed specifically to maintain the natural beauty of open pore wood trim in vehicles from OEMs like Rivian, Tesla and BMW. It’s engineered to care for and protect your open pore wood veneer so it stays looking […]

Leather Coating

Leather Lock Pro Is the Ultimate Leather Coating

Dr. Beasley’s already has a leather coating: Leather Lock. It’s a protectant for leather surfaces that beads liquids, prevents stains, and protects from UV damage. It works well. It works great, in fact. But it takes 24 – 48 hours to fully cure. That’s fine for some enthusiasts who have more than one car. They can […]

steam cleaning leather

Steam Cleaning Leather: Is It a Good Idea?

Leather interiors are beautiful, sleek, and luxurious, but they also become grimy and weathered after a few weeks of driving. We’ve been asked on more than one occasion if we recommend steam cleaning leather seats, and we wanted to open a discussion about the topic.  Leather vs. Water Generally, leather and water are considered incompatible. That’s […]

Gray Mercedes sedan parked in residential driveway

Paint Coating & Leather Restoration

Cold As Ice Even in the harsh climate of Toronto Dr. Beasley’s products hold up. Mobile detailer Desmond Hyatt uses Dr. Beasley’s for all Hyatt Automotive Rejuvenation projects. He sees all sorts of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Some of them are new, well maintained, and only need a light cleaning while other vehicles are seriously worn out and […]

Alcantara fabric with water beading on it after application of Dr. Beasley's Microsuede Protection

The Difference Between Alcantara, Dinamica & Ultrasuede

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 […]

Plastic trim before restoration

Plastic Trim Restoration

OEMs have abandoned chrome exterior trim and moved on to plastic. No more is exterior trim meant to be flashy and loud but instead it’s now sleek, sheen, and black. While exterior plastic trim looks great on a new car, it’s very prone to UV damage. It fades from black to gray and looks tired, washed […]

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 […]