Exterior Trim and Misc

Ferrari 458 Italia New Car Prep and Paint Correction

by Ivan Rajic | 2/7/13

Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail shows us his new car prep and paint correction skills on a beautiful 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia!

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Product Review: Meguiar’s Glass Cleaner Concentrate (D120)

by Ivan Rajic | 9/27/12

Everyone knows how tedious cleaning your glass can be. In this article Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail highlights what makes the Meguiar’s Glass Cleaner D120 his go to product for achieving a streak free finish.

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How to Properly De-badge a Vehicle

by Ivan Rajic | 8/29/12

Have you ever wanted to De-badge your vehicle? Well find out how in this article by Ivan Rajic of Lustr Auto Detail!

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Hard Water Spot Removal Techniques

by Greg Nichols | 8/17/12

Greg Nichols of Reflections Detailing gives technical details on hard water spots and some good techniques on how to remove them.

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Tuf Shine’s Black Restore Kit: Product Review

by Greg Nichols | 7/16/12

Greg Nichols from Reflections Detailing of Utah reviews Tuff Shines Black Restore Kit. In Greg’s typical fashion, this is a longer term test than most with some surprisingly clever uses found.

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Product Review and How To: Black WOW

by Addison Good | 7/5/12

Addison Good of Good Guys Detailing in Naples Florida reviews Black WOW, an exterior trim restorer. If you’re not familiar with this product or have faded black trim that you’re interested in bringing back to life than this is a must read article. Great before and after picture to show just how amazing this product works!

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Speedy multi-car detailing

by Eric Schuster | 6/21/12

Eric Schuster from Envious Detail in Orange County, CA goes over his evolution of effectively (and quickly) detailing multiple cars. He explains a number of tricks he’s learned, why he uses the products he is using and systems he’s developed to effectively detail multiple cars within a time constraint.

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Product Review: Optimum Power Clean

by Greg Gellas | 6/19/12

In this Article Greg Gellas from Signature Detailing in Northern, NJ explains the many uses of Optimum’s Power Clean. He also has clearly explains the differences between Optimum’s Power Clean and Opti-Clean. As always he shares a few great, and possibly unknown uses for Power Clean that all Detailers should know about.

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Quick Tip on the DI Boar’s Hair Detailing Brush

by Greg Gellas | 6/13/12

A great quick tip from Greg Gellas from Signature Detailing in Northern, NJ when using the DI Boar’s Hair Brush. Not only is this a great tool for more than just interiors, but with a very simple modification it can be an even more versatile cleaner!

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What to Tape on a Car before Polishing Featuring Meguiar’s Professional Masking Tape

by Addison Good | 6/7/12

You’ve undoubtedly noticed a lot of details on the Ask-A-Pro blog taping off various parts of vehicles. If you’ve ever wondered what you should tape off and why Addison Good from Good Guys Detailing in Naples, FL sheds light on this subject. Learn what to tape, when to tape it and a number of other must know tips about applying and removing tape during an auto detail.

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Ivan’s Quick Detail Tips

by Ivan Rajic | 5/15/12

Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail in Chicago, IL shares his tips of the most often missed areas of detailing and how to treat them. He created this list after explaining to his clients how to maintain their vehicles in between full details, be sure to check this article out to make sure you’re not overlooking crucial maintenance items!

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Detailing: It’s all about the contrast!

by Todd Cooperider | 3/27/12

Contrast by definition is the state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association. So how does this apply to detailing? Find out…

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Product Review: Sonax Glass Cleaner

by Greg Nichols | 3/1/12

Greg Nichols from Reflections Detailing puts the new Glass Cleaner from Sonax through its paces…find out if it’s good enough to make a permanent home in his detailing arsenal.

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My complete list of items needed for a maintenance detail

by Eric Schuster | 1/29/12

So you just had a paint correction detail and want to maintain it yourself, but you’re not sure what products to have in your arsenal. Eric Schuster of Envious Detailing provides us with a list of must-have products in order to maintain your car like a pro.

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Tips on Debadging a Vintage Car

by Greg Nichols | 1/2/12

While some aspects of debadging vintage cars are easier than modern ones, you are still faced with some challenges and precautions that need to be taken when removing them to polish underneath. Greg Nichols shows us the processes he used when working on a very rare Porsche and Ferrari…

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Learn something new – Don’t read the instructions!

by Todd Cooperider | 12/4/11

Product instructions provide a lot of useful information on how to get the most out of them, but does that mean they can’t be used in ways that are not listed on the label? If you limit yourself to just what’s on the label, you might end up limiting your skills and knowledge level…so learn something new – don’t read the instructions!

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Top 10 gift ideas for detailing enthusiasts!

by Todd Cooperider | 11/24/11

If you’re looking for some gift ideas for the detailing enthusiast on your list, then check out these recommendations by Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail.

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2011 M3, New Car Prep, Opti-Coat 2.0 Application, Install Appearance Mods

by Chad Raskovich | 10/12/11

In this article, Rasky’s shows us some new car prep and Opti-Coat 2.0 application on a brand new BMW M3.

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Product Review: Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0

by Chad Raskovich | 9/30/11

In this product review article, Rasky gives us a look into the history of Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 as well as some great tips and videos on application.

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Fiat Show-Car saved from Paint Overspray w / HD video

by Todd Cooperider | 9/25/11

This award-winning Fiat 2000 show-car was covered in the worst case of industrial paint overspray I’ve ever seen while sitting in a storage facility. The article goes through the correction process and shows the before and after comparisons from the 4-day long overspray removal and concours preparation. An HD video is also included.

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2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Comprehensive Detail

by Contributing Authors | 9/11/11

Aaron Baumann of AC Detailing tackles this some-what “used and abused” 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo over 18 hours in preparation for sale.

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5 Car Detailing Products for Beginners.

by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 8/6/11

So you’re a new detailing enthusiasts or a weekend-warrior, and want some recommendations on “anchor products” for your arsenal? If so, look no further than some recommendations by detailing professionals Marc Harris and Jacob Bunyan of AutoLavish.

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