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Poor wash media, rotary risks, documenting damage, and the detailing network

by | January 8th, 2012 | Ask-a-Pro Comment(s)Comments (34)

One C5 Corvette, an amazing transformation, and several important detailing topics. Rasky covers them all in one great article.

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Tips on Debadging a Vintage Car

by | January 2nd, 2012 | Ask-a-Pro Comment(s)Comments (22)

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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My detailing year in review…with plenty of images!

by | December 14th, 2011 | Ask-a-Pro Comment(s)Comments (49)

When I look back at the year in detailing for 2011, I quickly realize just how good it actually was. I have put together a collection of information on the year along with some of the best detailing images you’ll find on Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley, etc.

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Black Ferrari F430 Paint Correction

by | December 14th, 2011 | Ask-a-Pro Comment(s)Comments (10)

Take a weathered black Ferrari F430, and have a paint correction specialist such as Eric Schuster of Envious Detailing work their magic, and the end result is a beautiful exotic work of art. Follow the steps and processes involved over a 14 hour period and watch the transformation that Eric put this stunning Ferrari through.

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Learn something new – Don’t read the instructions!

by | December 4th, 2011 | Ask-a-Pro Comment(s)Comments (25)

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 | November 24th, 2011 | Ask-a-Pro Comment(s)Comments (4)

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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Paint inspection techniques – vary your distance!

by | November 17th, 2011 | Ask-a-Pro Comment(s)Comments (12)

You’ve stepped up your detailing game by adding a Brinkmann or other handheld LED light source to your arsenal, but are you getting the most of out it? Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail in Columbus, Ohio explains how to view different types of defects by varying your viewing distance and angles…and subsequently performing a higher level of paint correction and perfection!

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Product Review: Menzerna SF4500

by | November 1st, 2011 | Ask-a-Pro Comment(s)Comments (14)

Eric Schuster of Envious Auto Detailing offers up his professional opinions on Menzerna SF4500 finishing polish.

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The power in slowing down!

by | October 28th, 2011 | Ask-a-Pro Comment(s)Comments (7)

Eric Schuster of Envious Auto Detailing shows us how to slow down both machine speed and arm speed to increase cut and finish when buffing with a D/A polisher!

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Video: How to use a D/A and Rotary Buffer – Properly!

by | October 18th, 2011 | Ask-a-Pro Comment(s)Comments (57)

In this instructional detailing and paint correction video, Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail fixes shoddy buffer work, and shows how to correct defects using both a DA (dual-action) and a rotary buffer – the right way!

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