DI’s Blackfire Polish and Protection Kit comes complete with everything you need to compound, polish, and protect your vehicle, but what pads should you use with all of these different products? Our readers have questions, and we have answers…
Introducing Greg Nichols from Reflections Detailing
The Detailed Image Ask A Pro Team is proud to welcome the newest addition of contributing detailer/authors: Greg Nichols from Reflections Detailing. Greg brings a strong skill set to the team, and we look forward to his continued contributions.
Ask-A-Pro: Spring Prep on a BMW. Menzerna Polish and Blackfire Wet Diamond?
Ramzi plans to perform a spring prep detail on his BMW 335i, and wants to know what polish and sealant combination he should go with. Menzerna? Blackfire? Optimum? Check out what our Pros have to say…
Ask-A-Pro: When is Wet Sanding Necessary?
Wet sanding is an advanced skill for removing defects…so when do the pros know when they need to resort to such aggressive methods? DI blog follower Alex asks this very question.
Ask-A-Pro: What Pad to Use with Meguiar’s M105 Ultra-Cut Compound?
What’s the most popular go-to pad selection for Meguiar’s M105 Ultra-Cut Compound? One of our readers submits this very question, and the Ask A Pro Team replies…
Introducing Marc Harris and Jacob Bunyan from AutoLavish of Michigan
The Detailed Image Ask A Pro Team is proud to welcome the newest addition of contributing detailer/authors: Marc Harris and Jacob Bunyan from AutoLavish of Michigan. AutoLavish brings a strong skill set to the team, and we look forward to their continued contributions.
Ask-A-Pro: How to Polish Single Stage Paint?
Caring for and polishing single stage paint is a mystery to many. Does it require a completely different approach than modern base/clearcoat systems? Read this article to find out…
Ask-A-Pro: How to Remove Wheel Weight Adhesive?
Have you ever gotten your wheels balanced, only to be left with a heavy adhesive residue where the old wheel weights were removed? This article covers materials and methods to remove this stubborn adhesive from your wheels.
Full Detail on a Ferrari 599 GTB
Todd of Esoteric Auto Detail takes this beautiful Ferrari 599 GTB to new levels of paint perfection and gloss. Read about the paint correction process as well as Leatherique application on this stunning V12 beast!






