Imperfection Removal

Correction and Polishing on Carbon Fiber

by Brian Guy | 6/18/13

Our newest author on the Ask-A-Pro Blog, Brian Guy of AOWheels Auto Detail, gives you some helpful hints and tips when polishing carbon fiber!

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Game Changer: RUPES Polishers!

by Greg Gellas | 6/11/13

Gregory Gellas of Signature Detailing highlights why he believes the RUPES polishers are game changers in the detailing industry!

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Black Lamborghini Murcielago Paint Correction and Clear Bra Prep

by Ivan Rajic | 4/4/13

Check out the amazing paint correction Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail performs on this black Lamborghini Murcielago!

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Black Ferrari 430 Paint Correction

by Ivan Rajic | 3/7/13

Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail corrects the paint of this beautiful Black Ferrari 430!

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How The Compounding To Final Polishing Looks

by Eric Schuster | 2/21/13

Find out the difference in the way your paint looks after compounding compared to after final polishing in this article by Eric Schuster of Envious Detailing.

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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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Envious Detailing: Menzerna Fast Gloss Review

by Eric Schuster | 1/29/13

Find out why the Menzerna Fast Gloss should be your go to polishing compound in this article by Eric Schuster of Envious Detailing!

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Surbuf Pad Storage

by Greg Gellas | 12/6/12

Greg Gellas of Signature Detailing shares his favorite way to store his SurBuf Pads!

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Polishing Supplies for Experts and Beginners

by Ivan Rajic | 11/15/12

In this article, Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail highlights which products are essential when getting into polishing work. These products are not only what every beginner should have in their arsenal, but every professional detailer should have them on hand as well.

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Polishing/Compounding Machine Technique

by Greg Nichols | 10/25/12

Greg Nichols of Reflections Detailing located in Logan, Utah explains how changing something as simple as your polishing technique can make all the difference.

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2012 Ferrari FF Paint Correction Featuring 22PLE Coating and Review

by DJ Mayo | 10/23/12

Find out how the 22PLE paint coating really kicks up the look of the paint, when DJ Mayo of DJ Mayo Studios teams up with Greg Gellas of Signature Detailing to detail a few stunning cars, including a 2012 Ferrari FF and a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT!

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You don’t always get what you pay for

by Ivan Rajic | 10/11/12

Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail sheds some light on how much harm a poor detail job can cause and why you need to do your research before you trust anyone with your car.

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Pad Cleaning Using a Power Washer

by Greg Gellas | 10/4/12

In this post Gregory Gellas of Signature Detailing in Northern NJ highlights a new way for you to clean your detailing pads. Find out how with the use of a pressure washer, you will be cleaning your pads faster and easier then ever before!

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1964 GTO Preservation Detail

by Greg Gellas | 9/6/12

In this post Gregory Gellas of Signature Detailing in Northern NJ details a famous 1964 GTO. Check out the unique paint job and exactly how Greg corrects imperfections in the paint of this classic “show” car.

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Equipment Review: DeFelsko PosiTector 200 Advanced Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 8/14/12

An incredible review of the DeFelsko PosiTector 200 B/Adv Coating Thickness Gage. See Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan use and review this tester on a number of exotic cars, most notably on a Porsche Carrera GT, an enlightening article to anyone who wants to take their detailing to the next level.

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Trip to California to Work on Some Exotics – Car 1 of 7

by Addison Good | 8/6/12

Addison Good from Good Guys Detailing, normally out of Naples, FL went California for some amazing corrective detailing. In this series you’ll see incredible vehicles being brought to an entirely new level. Part 1 of this series features a Rolls Royce Ghost with unusually hard paint, see the process, products and technique used to bring this vehicle’s finish back to life.

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Creating your own compact and portable test fixture

by Chad Raskovich | 6/14/12

In this article Rasky shows us a great way to make your very own test fixture for products testing and learning new techniques.

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Paint Polishing: Changing the Speed and-or Pressure

by Greg Nichols | 6/6/12

Greg Nichols of Reflections Detailing in Logan, UT explains how simple alterations in Polishing technique can accomplish similar results to time consuming and costly equipment and product testing. A must read guide to all detailers who are looking to optimize their polishing practices.

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Hard Paint and Soft Paint – What are your polishing choices?

by Todd Cooperider | 5/31/12

How can you tell if paint is hard or soft, and what guidelines should we consider when dealing with paints that are on the fringes of the hardness scale? Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail discusses these matters and more in this article on choices we’re faced with when working on very hard of very soft paints.

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BMW 645Ci in Jet Black – Hybrid Paint Correction Detail

by Addison Good | 5/29/12

An incredible paint correction on a BMW 645Ci by Addison Good of Good Guys Detailing in Naples, FL. Great pictures outlining the condition of the paint before, during and after the paint correction, get a detailed look at how professional paint correction occurs in stages rather than all at once!

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The 5 Key Elements to Proper and Effective Paint Polishing

by Todd Cooperider | 5/24/12

There are so many variables involved when determining the best way to approach a paint polishing session, but as we break it all down, we realize that there are the 5 key elements to proper and effective paint polishing. Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail summarizes these 5 key elements, and goes into detail how each one is related to and dependent upon the other.

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Side Handle Usage on a Porter Cable 7424XP

by Greg Gellas | 5/22/12

In the first post from Greg Gellas of Signature Detailing in Randolph, NJ (North Jersey) he discusses the side handle on the Porter Cable 7424XP and shares his experiences with… The results will likely shock you! He also shows us a great tip at slightly reducing vibration from the buffer, detailing is all about the little things.

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