Tag Archives: beginner’s guide to detailing

21
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Tips

Waterless Wash – The Full Picture

Posted on by Celine Witherell

We know we’ve voiced some potentially controversial opinions regarding waterless wash in the past. We’re back to provide a more detailed explanation on waterless washes.  What is “Waterless”? The term waterless refers only to the process used to wash your car, not the product itself. Almost all waterless wash products contain water in their makeup. They’re […]

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Black Fisker Karma Emblem
21
Aug
Behind the Detail, Guides & Tips, How To, Tips

Beginner’s Guide to Detailing: A Proper Hand Car Wash

Posted on by James Detmer

Our beginner’s guide to a proper hand car wash. Everything you need to know to start washing like a pro in no time.

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Car, Clean, Car Wash, Detail a Car
02
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

The Basic Components to Detailing a Car

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Detailing a car is quite a bit more extensive than just washing your car. Washing you car could be as simple as soap and water and a vacuum. However, if you’re looking to really deep clean your car for either a sale or an event, follow this guide to learn how to detail a car. […]

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Detailing,
20
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, The Detail

7 Things We Need to Stop Doing to Our Cars

Posted on by Will MacNeil

For some car owners a water drop is akin to a drop of acid on the skin. These kinds of people seriously consider a new paint job when a paint chip occurs on the hood of their car. However, for many of us we treat our cars as basic entity of daily living: a mode […]

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Nano Coating Instant Bonding Being Applied on Audi
02
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

7 Step Process to Detailing an Audi A7

Posted on by Will MacNeil

The other day a gentleman came into the detailing shop we own in Chicago to get a “Complete Exterior”. We took a look at this car and saw that it was in fair condition with a few deep scratches in key areas.  We decided to take it in and told him he could pick it […]

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Wheel Sealant, Brake Dust, Cleaning
29
Jul
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

What’s Wrong With Brake Dust?

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Brake dust is one of the most aggressive corrosives in the automotive appearance industry. Even if the rest of the car is clean, dirty wheels equal a dirty car. So what is it about brake dust that is so harmful to your wheels and what’s the best way to clean and keep your wheels safe? […]

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Car Wash, Waterless, How to
23
Oct
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, The Detail

Waterless Car Wash Techniques – What to Look For?

Posted on by Will MacNeil

There’s been a severe lack of rainfall and water shortages going on in California and other parts of the west coast. It’s become very apparent how much that’s impacting our industry. People are getting fined for washing their cars in their driveways and are urged to not wash their cars at all, even in recycled […]

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Beading, Sheeting, Water Spots
06
Dec
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Professional Detailing, The Detail

Beading vs Sheeting: Pros and Cons

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Having good beads on a car after a rain storm may look great, but what about it’s equally talented and misunderstood younger brother? Sheeting. Beading and sheeting both have their merits and downsides. However, what’s best for your car and what do you prefer? Let’s outline a few of the pros and cons of each: […]

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28
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Matte Car Care, Tips

Cleaning a Glossy Car With Matte Accents in 3 Easy Steps

Posted on by Celine Witherell

We receive tons of questions from customers regarding how to deal with glossy cars with matte accents. People want to know if using matte products to care for the matte accents will damage or change the glossy parts of their car. The answer is no, but only if you use the right tools and methods. […]

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1969 E-Type Jaguar
01
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

Carnauba and Summer Are Incompatible

Posted on by Celine Witherell

One of our favorite customer cars, the 1969 Red Jaguar E-Type came to see the Dr. Beasley’s team to get glossy before a car show. Owner Bob left the beauty in our care, only asking that the red paint POP when he came back. Most people’s first thought would be to use carnauba wax. It makes […]

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