Category Archives: Paint Correction

How to Remove Oxidation from Boat Gelcoat
12
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction

How to Remove Oxidation from Boats

Posted on by Mike Phillips

There’s nothing like spending the day on your boat enjoying some relaxing time out on the water.  But enjoying your boat is only half of what it means to own one. The other half? Maintaining your boat.  Beyond repairs and general upkeep, one of the hardest parts of owning any boat with a gelcoat hull […]

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Polishing Pads
04
Dec
Auto Detailing Training Classes, Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing

The Ultimate Guide to Polishing Pads

Posted on by Mike Phillips

In the world of detailing, few topics are as confusing as polishing pads for buffing paint. With so many different kinds of materials, designs, sizes and shapes, it’s hard to know what to use and when. In this condensed version of a recent livestreamed detailing class, I explain ALL the different kinds of pads from […]

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Harbor Freight Bauer DA polisher review for car detailing
09
Jul
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Harbor Freight DA Polisher Review & Guide | Bauer 5.7 Amp 6 in. Short-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher/Sander

Posted on by Mike Phillips

When it comes to entry level dual action (“DA”) random orbital polishers, Harbor Freight’s Bauer Short-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher/Sander is one of the most popular thanks to its wide availability and low price point. But is this polisher actually worth the money? What should you know about this polisher before you buy? I’ll answer […]

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Mike Phillips and Dr. Beasley's guide to polishing compounds
04
Jun
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, Paint Correction

The Ultimate Guide to Polishing Compounds for Car Paint (2025)

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Doing a major paintwork correction on a car with deep swirls, scratches, water spots and/or oxidation often requires something called a “compound” or “rubbing compound” that cuts paint faster and more aggressively than a polish.  There are a lot of different compounds on the market today using a lot of different technologies. In this article, […]

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Detailer polishing aluminum car wheel using drill-mounted polishing ball for best wheel restoration results
10
Oct
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The Best Polishing Balls for Aluminum Wheels (2024)

Posted on by Mike Phillips

I’ve owned a lot of aluminum wheels in my life — specifically aluminum slotted mag wheels. From the trailer on my Sanger Drag Boat to the various classic trucks I’ve owned, they’ve all had aluminum wheels.  Simply put, I am a FAN of aluminum wheels. So I know how dirty, oxidized and scratched up they […]

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The best way to remove water spots
22
Jul
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing

The Best Way to Remove Water Spots

Posted on by Mike Phillips

One of the most annoying paint defects to see on your car’s paint and then have to somehow remove are water spots! And while you may think removing water spots is a simple process, it can actually be quite complicated because there are more than one type of water spot.  In fact, I’m the guy […]

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The best car polishers for beginners
24
Jun
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Best Car Polishers for Beginners (2024)

Posted on by Mike Phillips

The good news about polishing car paint in 2024 is there are a LOT of options when it comes to machine polishers for beginners starting out doing paint correction. The bad news? There are SO MANY options now when it comes to polishers and buffers that it can be VERY confusing. As a teacher of […]

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How to Replace Polisher Grease
12
Jul
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How to Change Grease in Polishers

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Polishers like the Harbor Freight Bauer Dual Action 6″ Polisher come packed with grease to keep the tool running smoothly. Unfortunately, the grease the manufacturers use is of low quality. This creates a lot of noise and vibration and can even cause premature failure. If you want to minimize all that noise and vibration while […]

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Group photo of attendees at “The Future of Detailing” class taught by Mike Phillips, showing participants gathered after a hands-on training session on advanced automotive paint correction and protection techniques
28
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Paint Correction, The Future of Detailing, Videos & Media

Photos from Future of Detailing: Advanced Paint Correction Clinic — September 2023 @ Lake Country Manufacturing

Posted on by Victor Espeland

On September 21 and September 22nd, 2023, Dr. Beasley’s hosted their second Future of Detailing: Advanced Paint Correction Clinic at Lake Country Manufacturing in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin for the first time with new Chief Education Officer Mike Phillips. The class was a major success, with a stacked line-up of instructors ranging from Rod Kraft of Griot’s […]

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