Category Archives: Videos & Media

Multimedia from our Detailing Experts.

How to Remove Orange Peel from Car Paint
22
Jul
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

How to Remove Orange Peel from Car Paint

Posted on by Mike Phillips

So I used to teach wet sanding and now I teach dry sanding. And the reason why is because it’s cleaner, it’s neater, it’s faster. And look, if you’re looking for something more in depth again get a job at a body shop and learn how to use acrylic blocks and hard block them all […]

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Can a DA polisher remove sanding marks?
18
Sep
Auto Detailing Training Classes, Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

Rotary vs. DA Polishers: Can You Use DA Polishers To Remove Sanding Marks?

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Livestream Transcript So today’s topic is a question I’ve been asked all my life, well, all my detailing life. Can a DA polisher or a random orbital polisher be used to remove sanding marks? For example, this 1992 Chevy just got a custom paint job. It’s got a lot of orange peel. We’re going to […]

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Matte detailing class at Dr. Beasley's (September 2024)
16
Sep
Auto Detailing Training Classes, Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Exterior Detailing, Matte Car Care, The Future of Detailing, Videos & Media

60+ Photos from Dr. Beasley’s Matte Detailing Class at Dr. Beasley’s HQ

Posted on by Victor Espeland

We recently hosted our first-ever detailing class devoted exclusively to matte finish vehicles and we’ve got the pictures to prove it! We’ve featured matte finish cars at countless detailing classes prior to this one, but this was the first we’ve hosted that focused on matte entirely. Led by our Authorized Trainer (and foreman for our […]

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How to polish in hard-to-reach areas
16
Aug
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Videos & Media

How to Polish in Hard-to-Reach Areas

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Polishing the paint on a car’s hood and door panels is easy — but what about those hard-to-reach areas and tight spaces? In this condensed reel from one of my recent livestreamed detailing classes, I show several methods for polishing out the nooks and crannies using a rare 1964 Amphicar as my test subject. Watch […]

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18
Jun
Auto Detailing Training Classes, Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Videos & Media

185 Photos from Mike Phillips’ 1-Day Auto Detailing Training Course (June 2024)

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Are detailing classes worth the money? That is a great question. Watching YouTube videos and reading articles are a great way to gather a lot of information on all the different aspects of detailing cars. That said, NOTHING can take the place of attending a REAL, 100% hands-on training course. So the answer is yes! […]

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02
Aug
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

How to Use AIO (All-In-One) Polish on Cars

Posted on by Mike Phillips

If you’re new to detailing for money, DON’T treat every car you work on like a Concours d’Elegance entrant if the owner isn’t paying for that level of service. Otherwise, you’ll go out of business FAST. Instead, offer an entry-level polish and protect service using an “AIO” (All-In-One”) polish that removes swirl marks, adds shine […]

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Mike Phillips gives his tips on random orbital polishers
30
Jul
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, Live Detailing Classes, Paint Correction, Tips, Videos & Media

Random Orbital Polisher Tips from Mike Phillips

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Random orbital, free-spinning polishers are the easiest type of polisher to use and are safer for beginners than more advanced tools like rotary polishers. But don’t let their user-friendly reputation fool you — random orbital polishers are complex tools with many ins and outs to know. In this condensed reel from a recent live detailing […]

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How to Polish Plexiglass
03
May
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How to Polish Plexiglass

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Plexiglas is a branded term for a type of transparent acrylic plastic often used as a lightweight alternative to glass. Known for its clarity, durability, and versatility, Plexiglas is often seen on boat windshields and convertible top windows.  The problem with Plexiglas? Despite its durability, it scratches pretty easily. It’s also susceptible to oxidation from […]

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11
Jul
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How to Detail a Car for a Concours d’Elegance

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Detailing a car bound for a Concours d’Elegance like Pebble Beach or Amelia Island is no easy task. How do you best preserve the original appearance? How do you handle washing? How should you approach paintwork correction on old school, single stage paint? I answer all these questions and MORE in this condensed reel from […]

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Ceramic coating a vintage car at a Mike Phillips detailing class.
17
May
Auto Detailing Training Classes, Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Videos & Media

500+ Photos from Mike Phillips’ 3-Day Auto Detailing Training Class (May 2024)

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Congratulations to the May 3-day class! This class detailed 5 unique cars, including sanding 3 of these cars and also sanding, buffing and ceramic coating the 24′ Robalo Center Console boat. To get signed up for the next big 3-day class that includes paint correction, ceramic coatings, sanding to remove orange peel and extreme boat […]

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