Category Archives: Interior Detailing

Leather Coating
28
Jul
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Interior Detailing

Leather Lock Pro Is the Ultimate Leather Coating

Posted on by Celine Witherell

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 […]

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steam cleaning leather
19
Apr
Behind the Detail, Featured, Interior Detailing

Steam Cleaning Leather: Is It a Good Idea?

Posted on by Celine Witherell

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 […]

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Gray Mercedes sedan parked in residential driveway
05
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Interior Detailing, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

Paint Coating & Leather Restoration

Posted on by Dr. Beasley's

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 […]

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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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Plastic trim before restoration
09
Sep
Behind the Detail, How To, Interior Detailing

Plastic Trim Restoration

Posted on by Celine Witherell

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 […]

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29
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Interior Detailing, Tips

Summer Interior Care Series Pt. I

Posted on by Celine Witherell

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 […]

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14
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Interior Detailing, Tips

Summer Interior Care Series Pt. III

Posted on by Celine Witherell

Clean, condition, protect, or as all of our bottles say, “Clean, Prep, Protect”. We’ve reached the final part of our Summer Interior Care series and it’s all about ensuring your interior surfaces are protected. Summer is prime time for UV damage and body oil transfer (everyone sweats, it’s okay), and that means you’ve got to […]

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Smoke, Smell, Remove
25
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Interior Detailing

How to Remove Smoke Smell from a Car

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Getting the Smell of Cigarette Smoke Out of Your Vehicle Cigarette smoke is one of the most pervasive odors there is and one of the most difficult to remove from close quarters like your vehicle. I’ve seen smoke smell get behind door panels and discolor the white vapor barrier inside. Smoke build-up sometimes forms a […]

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Behind the Detail, Interior Detailing

Driving Gloves: For Style or Protection?

Posted on by Dr. Beasley's

  We’ve all seen movies where a bad ass guy owns a little porsche. As he’s walking up to the car, he pulls out his leather gloves and steps inside. But why? Sure some people think that when you drive fast you need better control of the steering wheel, while other more practical people think […]

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